Hoi An City (Vietnam) is located on the banks of the Thu Bong River, south of Da Nang (30 km). This city with one-story houses, covered with tiled roofs, narrow streets, endless beaches, excellent diving and many interesting sights, attracts tourists from all over the world.
Historians claim that the first settlements on this earth appeared more than two thousand years ago. Hoi An (Vietnam), whose sights are protected by UNESCO, is often called an open-air museum. Over eight hundred historical buildings are located here: temples, trade and public buildings, Chinese houses. The town is famous for its sewing workshops and souvenir shops.
This Vietnamese city offers tourists the opportunity to choose a variety of hotels to stay. Hoi An (Vietnam) has both very modest hotels and luxurious five-star apartments. There is no urban transport here; people move around the city on foot or by bicycle. Bus tickets to neighboring towns or for excursions are sold in hotels.
Tourist season
You can visit Vietnam (Hoi An in particular) at any time of the year, but the period from April to September is most suitable for travel. The beach season is open at this time. The air warms up to +30 … +35 ° C. For the rest of the time, a strong wind blows from the sea, clouds draw in the sky, heavy rains begin. Despite this, the air temperature does not fall below +23 ° C.
From the second half of September to January it is very hot here, but at this time, hotels usually provide a tangible discount on accommodation (almost thirty percent). In winter, Vietnam is also very warm (+24 ° C). In the city of Hoi An (Vietnam), the rainy season lasts from September to December, the main part of the rain falls in October - November. Typhoons and floods are not uncommon during this period.
Beaches
Fans of a beach holiday feel quite comfortable in this city. Two kilometers from it are sandy beaches. Getting to them is easy. You can rent a motorcycle or bike, order a taxi or rent a shuttle for free.
If you are tired of trips, we recommend that you stay at one of the hotels located right on the seashore. You can choose your favorite beach. Hoi An (Vietnam) has two of the most popular holiday destinations - Cua Da Beach and An Bang Beach. They are located on the same coast and has only a conditional border.
In fairness, it should be said that the beaches are not very well equipped - you can rent a sunbed, use the free parking for a bicycle or motorcycle. But there are practically no water entertainments here. Nevertheless, the beaches of Hoi An resemble paintings by famous landscape painters - sandy, almost deserted, clean. In some places there are casuarine trees and palms leaning towards the water, as well as fishing boats.
The pristine Kua Dai beach delights with its white sand. Even a walk along it will give you pleasure. These places are as if created for a relaxing holiday and contemplation of the magnificent nature. On the island of Cham, the closest to the city, there is a diving school for everyone. This type of outdoor activity is very popular in Hoi An.
sights
All visitors to Vietnam Hoi An are amazed by the number of attractions and memorable places. In the city you can admire ancient buildings and temples, see the famous Japanese bridge (covered), many interesting museums, the Fuk Kien Assembly Hall. Many interesting places are located in the vicinity of Hoi An - the ruins of Michonne, the Marble Mountains or the island of Chamov.
To visit city attractions, you do not need to rent a taxi or bicycle. All of them are very compactly located on the streets of the Old Town. They can be easily walked around.
Old city
Many amazing monuments of history and architecture are famous for Vietnam. Hoi An is no exception. Its Old Town occupies a small territory (0.5 ha), bounded by Cam Pho, Minh An and Son Phong. The most interesting and most significant buildings are in the Minh An quarter.
Since the 17th century, the city of Hoi An (Vietnam) has been the international port of central Vietnam. For six months of the year, ships of other countries entered its harbor for fairs, exchange of goods, and sale. Many merchants from Japan, China, Holland, India remained here and built their quarters in the traditional style. The old city was practically managed to be preserved in its original form. There are ancient temples and pagodas, residential buildings and bridges, moorings and narrow streets that are staggered.
Japanese Covered Bridge
Russian tourists have long discovered Vietnam. Hoi An attracts them primarily with its unique architecture. The famous bridge connects Nguen Thi Minh Khai and Tran Phu streets. It was built at the beginning of the XVII century. In the past, the Chinese community lived on one side of the structure, and the Japanese occupied the other. He became a kind of symbol of friendship of these peoples.
On the north side is a small but very beautiful temple - Chua Kou. It's funny that during the day the monument is paid for, and in the evening everyone can visit it for free.
Museum of History and Culture
This small museum will allow you to get acquainted with the history of the ancient city. Its central exposition is made up of valuable artifacts previously stored in the Quan Am pagoda. Here are collected photographs and furniture, bells and dishes, an ancient altar. And in this museum there is a wonderful pond, which is inhabited by goldfish.
Carpenters Village
Many memorable places of the city are famous throughout Vietnam. Hoi An and his village of carpenters Kim Bong are well known in the country. Since the 16th century, it has played an important role in the reconstruction of almost all of the artistic and architectural structures of Vietnam. Magnificent masters are known for creating unique works of art, the finest wood carvings, and exquisite articles made of raw materials.
The village itself is very picturesque - rice fields, pagodas and family houses will certainly be interesting for tourists.
House Tan Ki
Most travelers who come to Vietnam, Hoi An (reviews confirm this) amazes with the variety of monuments and their unusual architecture. Tan Ki House was built over two centuries ago. It has strikingly beautiful architecture and is one of the best-preserved sights of the city.
Today, this house is residential, and for several decades it belongs to one family. However, since the 80s of the XX century it has been turned into a museum. Excursions on it are carried out by the owner of the house. He speaks with tourists in English. The house is small, so you can inspect it quite quickly. If you speak English, you can linger here - the owner will tell you in detail about the history of the building and its inhabitants.
Tran Family Chapel
This chapel was built at the beginning of the 19th century. It reflects the life of Vietnamese aristocrats and cultural values. The building today is a very popular attraction, tourists from all over the world come to take a look at it.
It received its name in honor of the owner - Tran Tu Nhuk. In 1802, he built a house and a chapel to make it a place of veneration for ancestors. The graceful structure is characterized by a pronounced Chinese style. It houses traditional gifts and antiques.
Hotels
As we have already mentioned, tourists will not have problems with resettlement in this Vietnamese city. There are many different hotels and hotels. We will tell you only about those that are popular with Russian tourists.
Agribank Beach 4 *
A modern comfortable hotel guarantees its guests an excellent stay. It is distinguished by first-class service, well-developed infrastructure and friendly staff.
Guests are offered to stay in wonderful villas with spacious rooms, a pool, a restaurant, a bar and a conference room. Here guests can visit the Health Center, where they will be offered many medical procedures. The hotel has a laundry, car rental, airport transfer. The hotel is located on Kua Dai Beach, and therefore is an ideal place for lovers of relaxation on the coast.
Maison Vy 3 *
This hotel is decorated in a contemporary style. All of its rooms are pleasantly neutral tones. It includes an LCD TV, cable channels, a minibar and a safe. Most rooms have great pool or garden views. Each room has a fully equipped bathroom with shower. The friendly and attentive hotel staff will assist you with express check-in (24 hours). The hotel is two kilometers from the Hoi An Historical Museum. It is 25 km from Da Nang Airport.
