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A New Ancient Town in Hoi An

admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:35:01 +0000

The ancient character of Hoi An has been attracting lots of tourists. But the old town now looks even more attractive with many new features.

Hoi An Night

The ancient town of Hoi An, one of six features in Vietnam granted world heritage status is a very popular destination for tourists. It is renowned for its peacefulness. But when the moon gets fuller in the middle of the lunar month, this cozy town with old houses and small streets looks even more romantic and beautiful as colorful lanterns light the night-time scene.

Long-lived traditions and customs tell tourists a lot about the lifestyles of Hoi An people going way back. Tourists have the chance to learn about such activities of Chinese origin as bai choi or Vietnamese musical bingo. Then there is Chinese chess, earthen-pot breaking while blindfolded and more.

Hoi An Beauty

In addition to the beauty of Hoi An, the dedication of local tourism managers have turned the town into a must-visit destination for tourists when they travel around the important central part of Vietnam. That Hoi An can provide tourists with more diversified services and local cultural features makes it even more attractive.

Walking, biking or using a cyclo-pedicab to cruise through the narrow streets is equally enjoyable. Visitors just need to bear in mind that they will need to stop a lot as every corner of the town is likely to attract their admiration.

Hai Nam Assembly hall

The more the town is explored, the more enjoyable it is. Tourists are introduced to ancient mossy tile-roofed houses with special architectural features and very Chinese names like Sanh Hien and Phung Hung, the Japanese Bridge, the assembly halls of Chinese from Fujian and Guangdong, the Hong Phat Church, and the house of the Tran family.

Walking along Bach Dang Street by the Hoai River late in the afternoon or sitting at Cua Dai Beach to enjoy seafood in the dreamy light of kerosene lamps is a fantastic experience. With the lamps from afar, Cua Dai Beach looks like a piece of the dark and starry sky. In that atmosphere tourists have mysterious and floating feelings.

New Japanese Bridge at Full Moon Town

Greener rice fields, villages and islets are the new destinations that make Hoi An “a new ancient town”. Besides the newly-built resorts at Cua Dai Beach, along the way to this area tourists can enjoy the freshness of the surroundings and the beauty of a picturesque scene with buffalos, fishing boats and spongy waves.

Cham Island

High-speed boats take tourists to Cu Lao Cham, also called Heavenly Islet. There, tourists witness the beauty and wildness of such beaches as Bai Bim, Bai Ong and Bai Chong, as well as take part in activities like exploring coral reefs, swimming, and enjoying seafood.

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Shopping at Hoi An

admin — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:28:39 +0000

Local shops: silk
Most people that go to Hoi An do some shopping. It is famous for its tailoring, especially suits and things made of silk. I am not a big shopper and I could not be bothered to haggle down the prices as is always necessary in Southeast Asia. One thing I would have liked to get is a silk lantern. These were very inexpensive compared to western prices.

Hội An Market

Small lanterns were as little as a dollar but with a month left to travel, I didn’t want to have it wind up crushed in my backpack by the time I got home.
Central Market: colorful local markets
Hoi An’s central market is one of Vietnam’s most colorful and a rightful attraction. Despite the flood of gaping tourists, it retains much of its local flair. It is a bustling and slightly chaotic affair, especially when trying to grab photos between your western counterparts!
Local fruits are always a great bargain. You can find things you’ll not see back home and at great prices too. Try dragon fruit, a magenta colored beauty similar to kiwi.
You can get three dragon fruits for a dollar if you bargain hard.

At a Hoi An Tailor

Tailors’ Market
After you pass the Central Market, along the river, you can find another building called the Tailors’ Market. Here there are many tailor stalls where you can order customized clothes and suits. If you don’t come with a fix idea, they will show you hundreds of pics of every immaginable model till you decide what you want. You can even indicate “this model, but with this neck and this pocket”.

Go to the Market

In 2-3 hours you can return to pick up your order! Bargain the price in advance. You will have to leave a small deposit, a percentage of the total price.

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Hoi An Tourist Attractions

admin — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 03:58:24 +0000

Jaunt to this small and scenic fishing village of Hoi An, which is nestled within Central Vietnam and is popular for its varied attractions. If Hoi An Tourist Attractions are what you are aiming for then traveling to this destination gives varied options for travelers to choose from. From silk lanterns to local crafts, from pagoda doors to wooden houses, from Assembly Halls to native chapels, this small town has attracted innumerable travelers. Popularly known as Faifo in Europe, take a wonderful tour to this land especially during the year of January to September.

Tourist in Tra Que vegetables village

Visit the Fujian Congregation Hall where natives assemble to make new acquaintances along with praying to the Almighty God. This one of the biggest assembly halls in Hoi An, which is typically designed with a central yard and four hall rooms. The Japanese Covered Bridge is yet another Hoi An Tourist Attraction which was constructed by the Japanese in 1593 to create social links with the Chinese counterpart. This is a small bridge built over a free flowing stream with Japanese territory lying on one end and on the other being the Chinese area to maintain peace and harmony. Travel to the Japanese Covered Bridge that is even called by the natives as Chua Cau (or the Pagoda Bridge). Catch up with the art shops that sell local paintings and work of art. Get ensnared by the silk lanterns that can be purchased from souvenir shops located in the streets of Tran Phu, Nguyen Thai Hoc, Le Loi and Bach Dang. The region is famous for Phu Kien Pagoda door, which belongs to the Champa Kingdom. Yet another Hoi An Tourist Attraction is the floating restaurant along the dock that illuminates all night, where one can catch up with the native delicacies. Apart from this, last but not the least, do stopover at Quang Trieu Assembly Hall constructed by the Chinese Cantonese merchants in the year 1885.

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So catch up with the delights of Hoi An Tourist Attractions that would leave behind cherished memories.

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Hoi An Tourism

admin — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 02:55:42 +0000

Travel to the quaint town of Hoi An, which is noted for its architectural treasures, picturesque beauties, historical landmarks and wonderful people. Walk along the streets of the Hoi An where attraction lies just at an arm’s length or choose ride in a cycle and enjoy the encapsulating beauties that it has to offer. Watch out of innumerable attractions to delight you while you intend to indulge in Hoi An Tourism. The place is known for its pagodas, ancient houses, architectural buildings, market places, traditional silk lanterns, assembly halls, craft markets, temples, night restaurants and other tourist attractions.

Hoi An Ancient Town

Hoi An Tourism takes one to different places for sight seeing starting from Chua Cau Covered Bridge to Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, from Tan Ky Old House to Hoian House of Handicraft, from Museum of Sa Huynh Culture to Museum of Sa Huynh Culture. The place has it all and one gets loads of activities to indulge into.

Chua Cau, The Japanese Covered Bridge surely attracts you as it was constructed by a Japanese merchants in Hoi An during 16th century Designed as per the Japanese architecture method the bridge is decorated with skilful patterns.

Phuc Kien Assembly Hall was primitively a settled temple where natives devoted to the goddess of Thien Hau Thanh Mau. Soon Fukien natives restored it and it stands today as one of the best example of Hoi An architecture.

Tan Ky Old House is yet another superb example of constructional design as far as an prehistoric house is concerned. The place is engraved with wood designs of dragon, fruits, eight weapons, silk fillets.

Indulge ins hopping at the Hoian House of Handicraft that is famous for treasuring products like sleeping mat weaving, textile, pottery, lacquer along with other items.

Participate in the native art shows held along the region of Quang Nam and Central provinces where artist depict the cultural and social life of the region.

If you intend to enrich yourself about the place then visit the Museum of Sa Huynh Culture that speaks about the thriving culture Sa Huynh, the title-holders of Hoi An trading port.

Apart from this visit places like Quan Thang Old House, Tran Family Worship House, Quan Cong Temple and several other destinations.
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admin — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:16:22 +0000

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