Hoi An Ancient Town still has its own distinct beauty lying in every street corner, every roof, and even in the small streets. This place has an ancient grace with features that cannot be found anywhere else. Coming here, visitors can feel the affection from the friendly locals.
Hoi An Vietnam gives tourists a special impression thanks to a lot of things: the peace of the ancient town, the rustic beauty of craft villages, the wilderness of beaches and the delicious dishes with memorable flavors. That's why you should pack up and pay a visit to Hoi An as soon as possible!
Where is Hoi An Vietnam?
Hoi An is a provincial city with an area of about 63.55 square kilometers. It is located in the downstream area of Thu Bon River in the coastal plain of Quang Nam Province. It is 28 kilometers away from Da Nang City to the Southeast and about 50 kilometers away from Tam Ky City to the Northeast. Thanks to its location, Hoi An possesses both ecological and geographical diversity.
This city is divided into two different parts: the old quarter (or Hoi An Ancient Town) and the rest. The first part belongs to Minh An Ward with some bustling streets such as Phan Chu Trinh, Tran Hung Dao, Tran Phu, Hai Ba Trung, Le Loi, Nguyen Hue,... Meanwhile, the other part has many peaceful villages, picturesque beaches and eco-tourism areas that you cannot ignore.
How to get to Hoi An Ancient Town from Da Nang?
Hoi An is only 30 kilometers from Da Nang, so the most convenient route will be to come to Da Nang, then move from Da Nang to Hoi An by taxi or ride a motorbike by yourself.
How to get to Da Nang?
By plane
Currently, national airlines such as Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar, and Vietjetair all have direct routes from Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi to Da Nang. Keep in mind that if you want cheap tickets, you should book about 3 to 6 months in advance.
By train
Train is a slightly cheaper option compared with traveling by airplane. From Hanoi or Saigon, there is a railroad-track to Da Nang (North - South route). The fare ranges from 400,000 VND to 1,200,000 VND depending on the train and seat class. It takes roughly 14 to 20 hours to travel from these two cities to Da Nang.
How to get to Hoi An from Da Nang?
By motorbike
You can rent a motorbike in Da Nang to ride to Hoi An for 120,000 - 150,000 VND/day. Follow Vo Nguyen Giap road alongside the coastline from My Khe beach to Cua Dai beach. After arriving at Cua Dai, you will see an intersection, turn right to Ancient Town Hoi An or turn left to An Bang beach.
By Taxi
If you go in a large group, this will be the most convenient and reasonable choice. The price for a ride from Da Nang to Hoi An will be about 200,000 VND - 250,000 VND.
By Bus
This is an extremely economical means of transportation, but not necessarily the most convenient. From Da Nang, there is a bus route that runs directly to Hoi An. The buses depart continuously every 10 minutes. However, around 5:30 pm, the last bus will leave Hoi An, so if you plan to return to Da Nang in the evening, you need to pay special attention to the time.
Attractions in Ancient Town Hoi An
Hoai River
Hoai River is a tributary of Thu Bon river which flows across the Ancient Town and connects to other tourist attractions. A chilling boat trip on Hoai River is a popular activity on tourists’ must-do list. It is highly recommended that you go to Hoi An Ancient Town at night as with the lights from the houses, the whole riverbank becomes a glowing fairy land. Visitors can clearly feel the peaceful, gentle, and romantic vibe of Ancient Town Hoi An.
Lanterns releasing on Hoai River is also a meaningful ritual as it is to express gratitude to ancestors and to wish for a prosperous year. Full moon days (the 1st and 15th of the month according to the lunar calendar) arewhen “the old town trades its electric lights for traditional colorful lanterns”. Hoai River twinkles with the soft light of the lanterns, while thousands of candlelit paper flowers float across the water at night.
Japanese Covered Bridge (Chua Cau)
Your trip to Hoi An will be incomplete if you miss out on the Japanese Covered Bridge, one of the most alluring attractions in Hoi An. Also known as Japanese Temple, the Covered Bridge is located adjacent to Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street and Tran Phu Street.
The bridge is an excellent example of traditional Eastern architecture. Despite being built by Japanese merchants around the middle of the 16th century, through restoration, the Japanese Covered Bridge has become a harmonic architectural combination between Vietnamese, Japanese and Chinese cultures.
From the distance, the Covered Bridge stands out with a rainbow-like softly curved roof brightening up a corner of the ancient yet modern, quiet yet vibrant old town. The entire pagoda and bridge are made of vermilion wood, carved with many meticulous Japan-infused details. In the evening, when the lanterns are lit up, the bridge’s shadow is imprinted on the water surface, shimmering in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Hoi An.
Assembly Halls
Cantonese Assembly Hall
Built in 1885, the Cantonese Assembly Hall is located in the center of Hoi An old town. This assembly hall is a harmonious blend of materials of wood and stone. This place conserves many ceramic artifacts, which simulate and document the cultural life of the Cantonese community in Hoi An.
Fujian Assembly Hall
Among the 5 ancient assembly halls, Fujian, located at 46 Tran Phu, is the largest and most well-known. Visitors tend to light large incense rings and often hang wishing paper sheets to pray for health and fortune. The Hall was granted a national historical - cultural relic certification (February 17, 1990), adorning Hoi An ancient urban architecture.
Trieu Chau Assembly Hall
Trieu Chau Assembly Hall was built by the Chaozhou community in 1845 to worship the god Phuc Ba for safe voyage and smooth sailing. Architectural motifs are decorated according to the folk legends, many of which are embossed with porcelain.
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