Hoi An nice shots

Conveniently located slap-bang in the middle of the country, Hoi An breaks up a journey between the North and South nicely, and as a result, few visitors come to Vietnam without passing through the town. But it is so much more than just a stopover or a tourist trap.

Once an important trading port, but no longer significant by the time of the American War, Hoi An was spared the wartime devastation that so many other towns suffered. As a result its historic buildings have been preserved in a way that is rarely seen elsewhere in Vietnam, and (aside from the trappings of tourism) it really does feel like a place where time has stood still.

Originally a town of silk merchants, it has now become the tailoring capital of Vietnam, and no visit would be complete without at least one trip to a tailor. Getting clothes made here is so addictive, though, that you may find yourself leaving with a whole new wardrobe.

In addition to the attractions of the town itself, Hoi An is blessed with a tropical, palm-lined beach about 5km out of town. Even without the attractions of Hoi An nearby, this lovely stretch of sand would still be a popular spot in its own right. With the beach so close at hand to tempt you away from the historic delights of the old town, it’s wise to allow as much time as you can for Hoi An. Almost every visitor ends up wanting to stay longer than planned.







In Hoi An, every full moon (14th of the Lunar month) it’s “Lantern Festival” aka “Legendary Night”. Electrical lighting in the historical center is reduced to the minimum and houses are all lit up with traditional silk lanterns. Streets are packed with locals as well as tourists who enjoy local food, dance performances and poetry recitals. Be sure not to join in early, as most Vietnamese will be in bed by 11 pm.

Cua Dai Beach in Hoi An. About 4km from the Old Town. We rode our bicycles there, taking advantage of the good weather we had that day. Took us only about 15 minutes, and it was a pleasant ride to the beach.
Beach is not too bad; sand is pretty fine and soft, but water wasn’t crystal clear. Waves at this beach were pretty big, but the lifeguard was no where to be seen.

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