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Hoi An

A highlight of any trip to Vietnam, Hoi An is an ancient charming town lying on estuary of Thu Bon river in Quang Nam province. It is known as Faifo to Western traders from the 16th to 17th century; it was also the one of Southeast Asia’s major international port and very familiar with the merchants from Japan, Indonesia, China, Portugal, etc. The archaeological sites, relics and architecture remains have proved that Hoi An was actually the convergence and interference of various cultures: Cham, Vietnam, Japan and China in which almost influenced by Vietnamese and Chinese culture.

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Hoi An old Town

Weather in Hoi An and the best time to visit Hoi An

Hoi An is typical for the tropical climate of Vietnam with warm around the year of 29 Degree Celsius on average. It has two main seasons: rainy and dry seasons. The rainy season lasts from September to January, with October and November being the rainiest months.

Late January to April/ May with comfortable temperature and low rainfall is the recommended time to visit Hoi An. However, from May to August is still a good time for swimming, diving and snorkeling when the sea is calmer and more beautiful than ever.

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Hoi An View

Transportation and how to get and away Hoi An: Best way to Hoi An

The easiest way to get to Hoi An is to take flights of Vietnam Airlines from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Nha Trang and some other provinces to Da Nang International Airport, Da Nang and then take an airport transfer as taxi, bus or private car from the airport to Hoi An. It takes about 30 minutes to Hoi An.

When travelling to Mid country, Travelers often select package tours (called “Mid country heritage trail”) including Hue, Da Nang and Hoi An to discover. With this tour itinerary, travelers will be pick up at the Phu Bai Airport, Hue or Da Nang Airport, Da Nang when booking tours from the travel agencies with Join Group tours or Private tours.

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Japanese Bridge

Sightseeing and what to see and where to visit in Hoi An.

Every month at the full moon (on the 14th day), Hoi An is transformed for “Hoi An Legendary Night” or “Hoi An Full Moon Night”. On this evening, all kinds of vehicles are lifted off town and all the people, candles are lit in lanterns and incense is burned in all the shop fronts. Both Hoianians and visitors comfortably walk and enjoy themselves in a new world, the world of quietness, peace, poetry and beauty. On this night, locals dressing in traditional costumes and walk along the streets of town. There are artistic performances in the streets or on the riverside.

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Festival in Hoi An

Perhaps more than any other place in Vietnam, Hoi An still retains a sense of history that envelops you as you explore it. Almost ancient architectural structures in this old town are preserved despite its past history of ups and downs, such as Japanese Street, Chinese Street, Japanese Bridge; etc. There are many houses, temples, shrines, churches, ports, markets ...beside the transportation network running along narrow streets. The existence of a metropolis such as Hoi An is the only case in Vietnam and also rare in the world. This is seen as a living museum of architecture and urban lifestyle.

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Japanese Bridge

For this reason, on May 12th 1999, UNESCO listed ancient town of Hoi An as a Cultural Heritage. Total Hoi An relics include temples, old houses, the shops, museums, churches, etc. most of which are built from 19th to 20th century. The old house has tube style with narrow façade, no more than two floors, surrounded by brick wall outside and plywood inside. Architectural structure is in sloping form, covered with yin-yang tiles and interior designed under Vietnamese, Japanese and Chinese influences.

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Lanterns in Hoi An

Beside the value of the old Town, Hoi An has also other famous sightseeing such as My Son Holly - Cham Pa Kingdom, Phuc Kien Pagoda, Phung Hung Merchant House, Quang Dong Assembly, Museum of Folk Culture, Museum of Trade Ceramics, Hoi An Museum of History and Culture, Museum of Say Huynh Culture, Quan Thang House, Tan Ky House, Cantonese Assembly Hall, Tra Que Village, Cu Lao Cham Island, Bai Lang fishing villages and Bai Chong beach.

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My Son Holly

In addition to the cultural values of diverse architecture, Hoi An also reserves a nice and bulky intangible cultural heritage. Daily life of the inhabitants as well as the customs, religious activities, folk art, cultural festivals are preserved and promoted along with beautiful landscapes, traditional craft villages, and special dishes. These all make Hoi An increasingly become an attractive destination of foreign tourist.

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