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An Bang Beach

An Bang Beach is one of Vietnam's most happening and enjoyable beaches, with a beautiful stretch of fine sand and an enormous horizon. There is a growing local band of tasty seafood vendors and souvenir stalls on the beach, an array of trendy restaurants and bars, and sunbathing nooks. An Bang Beach is popular among local families and tourists for swimming, parasailing and jet skiing.

Cua Dai Beach is one of the most beautiful places and the closest beach to Hoi An town. It has a wilder feel with no beach bars and restaurants and is ideal for enjoying a picnic, sunbathing and surfing. However, in recent years, the beach has undergone erosion. Visit during weekdays to avoid crowd. Some makeshift shops and eateries lined along the beach serve fresh seafood and cool fruit drinks to the tourists hoping to relax on the white, powder-like sand. There are a number of high end hotels and luxury resorts offering accommodation to the visitors keen on enjoying the sun and sand at the end of the Cua Dai Road with private swimming and sea viewing areas kept segregated from the public spots of the beach. Nature lovers and people looking for private space will find the Cua Dai Beach to be a perfect destination Read More

Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fujian Assembly Hall is a historically significant site and one of the most stunning buildings in Hoi An. Constructed in Oriental style, it has served the city's Fujian Chinese community since 1690. There is a majestic shrine dedicated to a sea goddess and a central hall where its erstwhile residents held meetings and socialized. You can explore the different rooms, featuring intricate mosaic fountains and sculptures. Read More

The Hoi An Night Market is all about pretty Vietnamese souvenirs, finger-licking delicious local food, and hundreds of stunning lanterns illuminating the entire street, bringing it to life. It begins at Cau An Hoi Bridge and extends to Nguyen Hoang Street. There are over 50 vendors selling snacks, clothing, jewelry, lanterns, shoes, lacquer wear, and accessories. This night market is also a great place to take a million pictures with its sparkling display of lights and lanterns floating down the river. Read More

Hoi An old town is a small city located within the much larger town of Hoi An. Lined with ancient houses, designer boutiques, art galleries, museums, and coffee shops, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are 22 cultural sights, while the centerpiece is the Japanese Covered Bridge. It is a pedestrian-only zone, and cars and bikes are not allowed after 10:00 AM. There is an entry ticket of VND 120000 to enter Old Town.

Situated at the western end of Tran Phu Street, the Japanese Covered Bridge is one of the three tile–covered bridges in Vietnam and is the only ancient bridge in Hoi An. Also known as Cau Temple, the iconic bridge is popular for its magnificent Japanese architecture and ornate carvings of two dogs and monkeys. Also one of the top romantic spots in Hoi An, it is generally lined with couples to take photographs. The area surrounding the bridge is another attraction, with beautiful paintings lined up along the streets for sale by local artists. The Temple dedicated to Tran Vo Bac De, the Taoist god of weather, is situated on the bridge's northern side. This temple is frequented by locals who believe that praying here would save them from impending earthquakes. A visit to the Japanese Covered Bridge is a must for artists, architecture enthusiasts, and photographers. The major highlight of the Japanese Covered Bridge is the structures of two dogs and monkeys marking the birth of Japanese Emperors born in the month of the Dog and the Monkey, and the fact that the bridge was started in the year of the dog and completed in the year of the monkey. Read More

Occupying a traditional Vietnamese timber house built in 1858, the Museum of Trade Ceramics showcases 430 ceramic artefacts in the centre of the Ancient Town. These artefacts are testimony of the ceramic trade from the 8th to the 18th centuries. One can learn about Hoi An’s origins and history related to its historical trade as a port town and relationships with China, India, Japan, the Philippines and Thailand.

Held within the historic Hoi An Lune Centre for the Performing Arts, A O Show is Vietnam's own version of Cirque du Soleil - a breathtaking performance of dance, optical illusions, storytelling and bamboo-themed acrobatics. The hour-long show is accompanied by Southern Vietnamese songs and narrations of Vietnamese lifestyle stories and carries Lune Production's vision of upholding both historical and modern Southeast Asian cultures.

Cantonese Assembly Hall is a historically significant feudal relic of Hoi An Ancient Town. Constructed in Confucian style by Cantonese merchants, it has served the city's Cantonese Chinese community since 1786. There is a central courtyard and fountain surrounded by stone-and-wood buildings brightly decorated with statues. Its main altar dedicated to Quan Cong and Confucius is extremely large, sitting behind a carved gate with mascots such as dragons, phoenixes, and unicorns. Read More

Discover Cham Island's vivid coral reefs on full-day snorkelling trips from Hoi An and Da Nang into the Cu Lao Cham archipelago, a UNESCO-listed marine biosphere. This beautiful island is surrounded by a sandy beach, dense tropics, and turquoise, year-round warm waters with colourful fish and corals. The best time for snorkelling is between March and September, and one can purchase full snorkelling equipment and hire a guide for only 10 USD on Cham Island. Read More