Hoi An,Vietnam

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Hoi An is a small coastal city along South China Sea in central part of Vietnam. Its harbor is the largest in Southeast Asia. Its trading port has been declared by the UNESCO as World Heritage as it still has well preserved structures dating back to 15th to 19th century.


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Sights to see

  • Cua Dai Beach
  • The Japanese Covered Bridge
  • Quan Cong Temple
  • Thu Bon Bridge
  • French Colonial Architecture
  • My Son


Special Historic Packages are sold by the tourism offices in Hanoi. Buying a ticket of about 75,000 VND will allow ticket holder to visit about 5 historic places usually 1 Old House, 1 Museum, and 1 assembly hall and either of the other historical places in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. You have also the choice of viewing them from the streets and no need to enter if you are not really into antiques and such


  • Museums
Museum of Folk Culture
Museum of Trading Ceramics


  • Old Houses
Phun Hung
Quan thang


  • Chinese Meeting halls -
Cantonese Assembly hall - noted for the dragon statues at the its backyard.
Phuc Kien Assembly hall - the largest and oldest of the halls
Trieu Chau


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Accommodations

Five and four stars


Victoria Hoi An Resort - a member of a chains of Victoria Hotels in Asia which offers several rooms either with river view if not direct access to private beach. Location is at Cua Dai Beach, Quang Nam Province. Contact them thru Tel.# + 84 510 927 040 or Fax: + 84 510 927 041.Website is viewable at www.victoriahotels-asia.com


Hoi An River Beach Resort formerly called Dong An Beach is a walking distance to the beach and behind it is a river which offers a good view to some rooms. Located at 05 Cua Dai. Check website for more information at www.river-beachresort.com


Budget Lodges and Hotels


Green Field Hotel - strategic location with the beach a few minutes ride and the historic town, within walking distance. Location is 423 CuaDai St., HoiAn, QuangNam, VietNam. You may call Tel: 84.510.863484 - Fax: 84.510.863136 or Email: greenfield@dng.vnn.vn or check their website www.hoiangreenfieldhotel.com/en for more information.

Mihn A - Budget lodge closest to the ancient town . Nice and antique looking houses but bathrooms are shared. It is located near the Central Market

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Dining Places

Lighthouse Restaurant - Offers good food with good ambiance and good view of the river. A free boat ride is offered from Bach Dang Street to their restaurant in Cam Nam Island. Prices are about average.


Good morning Vietnam - an Italian restaurant serving great food at a slightly higher price compared to other restaurants around the area. Located in 34, Le Loi Street.


Quan Tam Ro - a good place to try local cuisine. They also serve breakfast at a very reasonable price. Location is at 36 Nguyen Cong Tru with tel. # 0510.862.063.





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