A highlight of any trip to Vietnam, Hoi An is a town oozing charm and history, having largely escaped the destruction of successive wars. Once a sleepy riverside village, it’s now quite definitely a tourist town – with hotels, restaurants, bars, tailors and souvenir shops dominating the old centre. Despite this air of irreality, Hoi [...]

The tradition to decorate the ancient town in Hoi An with multi-colored lanterns, which started three centuries ago, is still continued today on the fourteenth night of each lunar month in this small town in central Vietnam. The history of the lanterns In the past, Vietnamese people often put oil lamps in decorative spherical and [...]

8.30: After a long journey, nothing can make you more relaxed than a morning in this peaceful ancient town. As an important trading port from the 15th to 19th centuries, Hoi An Ancient Town is a fusion of indigenous and foreign cultures. Explore the sights of its quaint historic district with your private guide. Catch [...]

Hoi An, a small town in Vietnam. It’s indeed so small in size that the whole town can be explored on foot. Although this serene town’s people are believed to sleep early, the Night Life in Hoi An is quite energizing. With some great night spots, clubs, and bars, Hoi An has its own unique [...]

Cantonese Assembly Hall Address: 176 Tran Phu St, Hoi An Built in 1885, this hall is quite ornate and colorful. All of the building materials were completed in China, brought here, and then reassembled. The center garden sports a fountain with a dragon made of chipped pottery, the centerpiece. Inside, look for the statues depicting [...]