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Local Tailored Suit in Hoi An

Having a custom suit made by a local tailor is a must in Hoi An, as it costs a fraction of what it would elsewhere for such swift and bespoke work of international quality. Hoi An is the world’s tailoring capital, with iconic suit designers at Cho Hom Market, Minh Quang Tailor, and Anh Village Silk. Customers choose from varieties of Vietnamese silk and other fabrics to have their suits made from scratch. In addition, at Kitonali Tailor, one can get matching handmade shoes and accessories. Read More

Located in Hoi An's ancient Old Quarter, the Tan Ky House is an unrestored five-generation family home of a wealthy merchant in the late 1890s. Built around open courtyards, it displays exceptionally preserved Japanese and Chinese architecture, homeware from 200 years ago, and remnants of equipment used in erstwhile agricultural trade. Guided tours are available.

Precious Heritage By Rehahn Art Gallery is a cultural museum comprising five rooms spanning over 500 square meters in a 19th-century French house. The most fascinating section is the Indigo Room showcasing large-scale portraits of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minority groups, photographed by the founder Rehahn himself, and sixty traditional costumes.

Constructed in 1653 by Chinese immigrants in Hoi An, Quan Cong Temple or Ong Pagoda is among the city's most sacred Chinese pagodas, demonstrating oriental and Confucian architecture. Decorated with elaborate statues and artwork, the main shrine and meditation hall are home to a three-meter-tall statue of General Quan Cong wearing a dragon-embroidered garb, precious artifacts, and paintings describing legends.

Hoi An’s Vietnamese lanterns can be found ubiquitously in all shapes, colors, and sizes as an ever-present city symbol. Sampan silk lanterns made in bamboo frames are traditionally handcrafted carefully by the old-town artists in Hoi. You can shop for lanterns at Hoi An Lantern Shop on Hung Vuong Street, markets at Nguyen Hoang Street, Hoang Dieu Street, and Tran Phu Street, as well as malls like Cambio and Hoi An Garden.

Formed in the sixteenth century, Thanh Ha Pottery Village is one of Vietnam's oldest pottery villages. Traditional workshops and pottery displays line the ancient lanes of this village, where 23 households of potters still manually shape pottery by hand and foot pedal without using molds and bake them in traditional wood stoves. Thanh Ha is known for its signature noodle dish and scenic boat rides. You can also buy ceramics at the market.

The first capital of the Cham Empire from the 4th century to the 8th century, Tra Kieu was discovered in the 19th century. This historical administrative stronghold now shelters relics like iconic roof tiles with face motifs, Hindu statues, and artefacts housed within the Cham Museum. The site is also a reminder of Vietnam's multicultural influence, housing the Marian Shrine of the Lady of Tra Kieu, an important pilgrimage destination for the country's Catholics. Read More

With intense lush green tropics in a rural setting, the 300-year-old Tra Que Vegetable Village in Hoi An is a must-visit for nature lovers and foodies. It is located beside the De Vong River and comprises several farmlands and a culinary village offering cooking classes and restaurants. Walk through neatly planted rows of Vietnamese herbs and vegetables, serving the region's residents fresh, organic greens like water spinach, lettuce, cabbage, and more. Read More

A cooking class in Hoi An offers great insight into Vietnamese culinary culture. Here, you can learn to cook iconic dishes like pho and bun cha with half and full-day tours of Red Bridge Cooking School, or catch your own fish on boat cruises and attend private seafood cookery courses at Hoi An Eco Cooking Class. At the 300-year-old Tra Que Vegetable Garden and Green Bamboo Cooking School, Vietnamese farmers teach you harvesting and cooking classics like banh xeo pancake. Read More