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Hoi An Travel Guide: 797 reviews and 1,713 photos
Sometimes all it takes is a little sun to make a street, a flower, or a whole country look better. Hoi An offered just that and a whole lot more too. Vietnam had been a disappointment up to this point and even admitting that high expectations had played a big part in this perception, there was no denying it. Hanoi had been a rude introduction and dreary weather on the northern part of the coast had done little to lift our spirits. Tropical Vietnam seemed an oxymoron before the sun finally rose in this, the country’s most charming town. But to reduce the allure of this World Heritage Site Old Town to mere golden rays would be to do it a great disservice. It is quite simply the embodiment of all you imagine Vietnam to be.
Spared from ravage by the “American” war, Hoi An’s old town is a fantastic jumble of early 19th century traditional wood and French Colonial cement. The bric-a-brac effect makes for great photographic opportunities not lost on the equally hodgepodge mix of tourists that flock here daily. Throw in a bustling market place, a white sandy beach and ample palm trees, and the recipe for Vietnam incarnate is set. But the icing on the cake is the still integral river life that forms the heart and soul of this still authentic city, where old women in all too picturesque conical hats diligently row archaic wooden boats to make their morning purchases. With all these attractions, it would be easy to assume you are in VietDisney but somehow it has as of yet managed to evade such misaligned distinction. Doesn’t a visit to Hoi An seem to be in order? But hurry, the developers are closing in fast.
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French Colonial Architecture
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The Japanese Covered Bridge
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Ty Kan House
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Comments (23)
Great tips! It's definitely helpful for my planning. I am heading Hoi An next week!
your page is very nice. thanks for all the helpful tips. will help me greatly when i go to vietnam. very soon
Some great photos and thoughts about people in Hoi An. Did D get anything made in Hoi An? Look forward to reading your other pages.
always wonderful to check your pages... make the memories of southeast asia come back immediately! if i'm lucky, i might make it there once more this autumn.
Wish I'd stayed in Hoi An longer, hopefully there'll be a next time... :o) Fantastic photos...! Greetings from snowy Tromsø :o)
lovely and helpful pages....added quite a bit to my DiY guide...many thanks!
hi :) i found your page when i look for some tips about hoi an. love your pictures, they're terrific!
I really love your pictures of Hoi An.... Thanks for sharing the great tips..
Richie, your skills with photography and writing never fail to intrigue me. Reading your pages always tempts me to visit that place!!
Looks like a beautiful dream. If I could vote repeatedly for your Sugar Cane Drinks tip, I would, at least 5 more times!