Once known as Faifo, Hoi An was one of the orient's major trading ports in the 16th and 17th centuries. After the Thu Bon River linking Hoi An to the sea silted up ocean going ships were no longer able to sail into town and trade moved 30km up the coast to Tourane, known nowadays as Danang. Despite the passing of 200 years and the ravages of the weather and war, the centre of Hoi An remains much the same as it was in its heyday. A walking tour is the best way to see the wooden-fronted houses that once belonged to the town's prosperous merchants, the Japanese-covered Bridge and the wonderful market.
Hoi An is one of the best places in Vietnam to shop for souvenirs at bargain prices including silk, handicrafts, antiques and paintings. Five km from the centre of town is Cua Dai Beach, popular with both locals and visitors alike for its sandy beach, warm sea and seafood stalls. HoiAn is known throughout Vietnam for its excellent seafood and it also boasts its own unique dishes such as Cao Lau, a delicious combination of noodles, pork, bean sprouts, mint and croutons. Inland and a half-day trip from Hoi An is My Son, where the capital of the once great Champa Kingdom stood. The Cham, originally from India and Hindus, were the rulers of large areas of central Vietnam between the 2nd and 15th centuries. The Cham Museum, housed in a classical French colonial building in Danang, has the finest collection of Cham sculpture in the world, much of it originating from the My Son site.
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Hoi an ancient town is a small city in Central Vietnam famous for its wooden houses, family chapels, Assembly Halls and for its silk shops. It is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century for Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab merchants who traded mainly in high quality silks. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site.
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Imagine that you are on the journey to Hoi an ancient town, why don’t you join a cruise watching the sunset on the river? If you are ever impressed on the picture of a new day dawning when the sun comes up with its brightening smile from the eastern horizon, surely you do not want to miss the chance to see another special moment of the day is watching the sun setting slowly in the western sky … Enjoying the magic beauty of the sunset with the natural and well preserved water coconut palm paradise of the River Delta; and riding in a local basket boat and refresh yourself on Vietnamese snacks, cold soft drinks or cold beer will be your unforgettable memory of your journey to Hoi an.
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Have you ever been to the countryside of Vietnam? If yes, of course, you will be familiar with the image of farmers working in the vegetable garden. And do you ever wish to be one of them – these industrious farmers? Let us make your wish become true by offering you a tour to Tra Que Vegetable Village, a charming little village on the edge of Hoi an ancient town. Tra Que village is famous for its sweet scented and green vegetables that spice up on the daily meals of Hoi an people such as Cao Lau and Quang noodles (the specialties of Quang region). You have only spend half day for this tour to become “a real farmer” and discover the art of cultivating and water plants, and doing cooking class with local dishes prepared by the friendly and hospitable host.
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When being asked about the journey to the central of Vietnam, one of our customers said that she had great impression on the ancient cultural space of an old trading center of Vietnam – Hoi an ancient town. Moreover, she paid much interest in tour around Hoi an on Jeep. Perhaps most of tourists are familiar with walking around Hoi an, or even boating across Thu Bon River to enjoy the sparkling scenery of the ancient town Hoi an; we highly recommend that a Hoi an tour on Jeep are also worthy for tourists to participate in. There, you will have chance to visit one of the oldest town of Vietnam which has still maintained its ancient space of culture and architecture of traditional Asian trading port of Vietnam for centuries. Also, heading to traditional village of Thanh Ha and Tra Que , for example, enjoying the daily life of local people will be your unforgettable memory in the central of Vietnam.
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