Hoi An

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Introduction

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Hoi An is a beautiful city located near Da Nang in the Central Coast area of Vietnam and a great place to spend a few days.

Apart from the historical sites in Old Town, the city is also famous for its many tailors.

Neighbourhoods

Sights and Activities

Old Town

Hoi An's Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to many of its historically important sites.

• The Japanese Covered Bridge dates back to 1600 and is one of the most prominent landmarks in the city.
• Quan Cong Temple, 24 Tran Phu Street

Other

• The beach is a pleasant 15 minute bike ride from the city. If you are caucasian you likely be harassed by local merchants trying to sell you nuts and pineapples. The produce is tasty and cheap and it is thoroughly recommend you at least once try having a pineapple. They hold it upside down and hack away at it with a machete until only the stalk remains on the outside, which you use as a handle and continue to eat the ripe soft fruit!
• The markets are well worth a visit. Down various alleys, pool halls can be spotted where the locals spend their spare time.
• Tailors are something that Hoi An has grown renowned for. Have yourself measured and pick patterns from catalogues or hand over some existing item of clothing to have it replicated with your chosen materials. Having a silk tie chosen and made takes an hour and will cost $2. 2 Custom made shirts will be about $13. The more you buy, the better the deal will be.
• Harbour

Events and Festivals

Weather

Warm and sunny, approx 30 °C in September to December. Occasional brief showers early evening, which are welcomed!

Getting There

By Plane

By Train

By Car

By Bus

By Boat

Getting Around

By Car

By Public Transport

By Foot

Journeys around the city centre are best made on foot.

By Bike

Bikes are readily available for hire at a very cheap price for a day or half day (typically 4 or 8 hours).

You can ride down to the beach in about 15 minutes. There is a bike park there, where you can pay someone less than a dollar to have your bike guarded whilst you enjoy the beach.

Eat

Drink

Sleep

The government backpacker bus comes from either the North or the South typically daily and stops at one hotel normally, where most backpackers choose to stay.

You can often venture out to find alternative accommodation which is $3 for a room instead of $4 but the hotel owner who welcomes guests departing the bus is not impressed.

Budget

Mid-Range

Upscale

Work

Learn

Keep Connected

Internet

Phone

Post

There is a post office near the library in the centre of the town.