Top Hoi An Activities

Hoi An Ancient Town is famous for being one of the prettiest cities in all of Vietnam, especially It has around 800 historic buildings and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Located on the Thu Bon River, Hoi An becomes romantic along the banks at night and mysterious with colorful lanterns. Walking around the city, visitors will take in spots such as museums, ancient homes and pretty temples, as well as enjoying delicious local food in Hoi An. Even if that wasn’t enough, Hoi An beaches and spectacular islands are ideal attractions for leisure vacations. 

 Walk around the Old Town

Hoi An is one of the few cities in Vietnam, which was not destroyed during the Vietnam War. It means that tourists still can find stunning architecture here in the Old Town with ancient well-preserved beautiful buildings such as Phung Hung, Tan Ky Old House, etc. 

Dating back about 2,000 years, Hoi An Old Town has now been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Admire the Japanese Covered Bridge

Located in the center of Hoi An Old Town as well as considered as its focal points, the Japanese Covered Bridge spans about 12 meters with unique ornate carvings, many of which are in the shape of monkeys and dogs. 

Being a top romantic spot in Hoi An, Japanese Bridge also attracts many loving couples coming here and taking gorgeous photographs. 

Visit Hoi An Museum

As its name, Hoi An Ancient Town is a well-preserved example of a South-East Asisan Trading port dating back from 15th to 19th century. Its architecture is a combination of indigenous and foreign ones with Chinese, Japanese and later European influences, which make its unique survival. 

If you want to explore Hoi An history, Hoi An main museum will be a perfect place for you to do it. 

There is a huge range of pieces that tells the story of Hoi An including antiques dating back from the Cham period and colonial period here. As well as, many galleries are filled with drawings, ceramics, paintings and photographs, even signatures such as large bronze temple bells. 

Visit Hoi An Silk Village

One kilometer far from the Hoi An Ancient town, the Hoi An Silk Village is a great to buy some traditional silk pieces with ancient weaving techniques. And even you can meet and learn to make beautiful silk pieces form artisans, even feeding the silkworms here and help to unravel their cocoons. 

 The Tan Ky Family House

The Tan Ky family House is one of the most historically significant buildings in Hoi An, built in the 18^th century. It is a mixture of Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese traditional architecture and have belonged to a family of merchants. Their seven generations lived there and thanks to well maintenance, you will still see their original furniture and memorabilia here, which give you a comprehensive view of Hoi An in the past. 

Colorful Lantern Dropping and Shops 

One of the typical things in Hoi An is colorful Lantern, coming there, you can go around Lantern Market and buying traditional ones in all different shapes and sizes. 

Besides, it is regretful for visitors if coming here and without dropping gorgeous lantern on romantic Hoai River. Going along the Hoai River on sampan boat, then dropping the lanterns and praying for luckiness, health and prosperity. 

 Cao Lau Noodle

It will be a shortcoming if not enjoying Cao Lao Noodle when you visit Hoi An. Cao Lau Noodle is one of highlights in Hoi An traditional cuisine, it is hand cut and then topped with pork, rice crackers and fresh herbs, all soaked in a delicious meat broth. 

 Check out the nightlife

If you are looking for some nightlife in Hoi An then the best thing to do is head over the central footbridge that will take you to An Hoi islet.

Here you will find a number of bars and cafes along the river which serve up ice cold beers or other drinks.

If you want to try the local tipple than ask for the locally brewed larger which is called bia hoi and which makes a crisp and refreshing choice after a hard day of sightseeing.

 Visit Tra Que Village

If you are the faithful of cuisine and especially want to experience delicious fruit and vegetable, Tra Que village will be a good idea for you to enjoy cooking class, farming community and freshest local ingredients. 

My Son Sanctuary: 

My Son Sanctuary, a UNSECO Heritage Center in Hoi An, is a cluster of abandoned and partially ruined Hindu temples in central Vietnam. Constructed from the 4^th to the 14^th century by the Kings of champa, My Son Sanctuary has maintained a series of impressive tower-temples with typical religious architecture and political features of the Champa Kingdom for most of its existence. 

Taking the boat to Coconut Forest – Cam Thanh Village: 

Hoi An Coconut Forest or Cam Thanh Water Village is far 5 km east from Hoi An Ancient town. Located near Cua Dai Port, surrounded by water, Bay Mau Coconut Forest is considered as “Little Mekong Delta” inside Hoi An. An awesome experience here is discovering Cam Thanh Coconut Village by basket boat and especially enjoy shaking boat by local citizens. 

 Sunbathe on An Bang Beach

With a variety of beautiful beaches in Quang Nam, An Bang Beach is one of the best around. Less crowded than many of the more famous beaches, An Bang still has its own pristine white sands and turquoise water. 

There are many beachside villas to serve you if you have plan for long-stay there and humorous charming beachfront restaurants and fresh seafood for you too. 

 Hoiana Shores Golf Club

Not only leisure tours with exploring historical, cultural and religious destinations, golf lovers can enjoy world-class golf course in Hoi An with Hoiana Shores Golf Club. Hoiana Shores was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., an American golf architect and set against a spectacular coastline and unspoiled natural terrain. 

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