Hoi An

Nowadays, if Hoi An is mainly known for its unique architecture and atmosphere, it is also a perfect place to sun bathe on the beach, enjoy a rich gastronomy and have fun shopping. 

Chua Cau, the Japanese Covered Bridge
The most emblematic monument to visit in Hoi An is without a doubt the Japanese Covered Bridge, built at the start of the 15^th century by the Japanese community, in order to  make the link with the Chinese quarter located on the other side of the water stream.

Quang Trieu Assembly Hall
Quang Trieu Assembly Hall was built in 1885 by the Chinese Cantonese merchants in Hoi An as a place of worship and as a meeting place. The center of the sanctuary inside is used to worship Quan Thanh De Quan, the Saint who is regarded as a resplendent symbol of morality, loyalty, faith, frankness and righteousness. To its left and right are, respectively, the Cantonese ancestors and the God of Fortune.

Tran Family Shrine
Built for worshipping the family ancestors, this house made of precious wood is beautiful. It is located inside a big garden and bordered by high fences influenced by Japanese and Chinese designs.

Tan Ky House
The Tan Ky House is a typical example of a commercial shop of old Hoi An, with an elongated structure and connecting two streets, divided in many sections including and including a courtyard. Its architecture shows a combination of Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences. The interior design gives an idea of both the comfortable lives of merchants in the old days and the wonderful talent of the local artisans.

Ang Bang beach
An Bang Beach is located at about 4km from the center of the town, at the end of a country road that passes through verdant farmland. The view on the Cham Islands and on Da Nang is just fantastic. Several beach restaurants offer local and international cuisine.

Cam Thanh village
Nestled at 4km from Hoi An, this village is lying on the estuary of Cua Dai River. This little town is famous for its water coconut palm trees occupying a vast area of 4 hectares. You can take a bike trip from Hoi An to go to this peaceful village and visit the forest of water palm trees on-site, aboard a round rowing boat during an excursion that will take you through the forest’s arroyos. During your visit, you can participate in crab fishing, an interesting experience for any traveler.

Tra Que vegetable village
Just 3 km from Hoi An, this charming little village specializes in growing vegetables, ingredients that can be found in many delicious dishes served in Hoi An. Tra Que village today enjoys a good reputation due the quality of its vegetables, both delicate and intense in flavor. You can go to Tra Que during a bike ride, and you can interact with the villagers who grow vegetables using ancient and natural techniques without pesticides and without any tractor or automatic watering system. A trip to Tra Que will allow you to enjoy a serene moment.

My Son
My Son archaeological site is located at 70km southwest of Da Nang and 40km from Hoi An. This place regroups Cham remains nestled in a valley extending over a radius of 1km.

In the past, My Son was a cultural and religious center and the burial place for Champa Kings and monks. Today, it is one of the biggest Hindu shrine in South-East Asia and plays a major role in understanding the history of the South-East Asian region. 

Activities:

• Crab fishing under the shades of water palm trees
• Cooking class
• Foot massage in medicinal herbs
• Learn how to make lanterns