"Great Little Town" Hoi An by galy

Hoi An Travel Guide: 843 reviews and 1,684 photos

Hoi An was the most beautiful spot in our Vietnam tour. This little town with the Japanese bridge on the main street of the old town, with the endless tailors shops, and picture galleries, add some magic to the atmosphere

strolling through the produce market

entrance to an old house

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In a nutshell:the most colorful town

Last visit to Hoi An: Feb 2003
Intro Updated Apr 14, 2006
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Reviews (12)

Gong Shopping (3)

if you love the sound of the Gong, this small shop in the center of the street, on the southern side. He has different... more travel advice

assembly halls Things to Do (3)

there are a few in the old town. They look like temples but they are really assembly halls. Decorated beautifully. It's... more travel advice

whole new wardrobe Shopping (3)

Hoi An is an oasis of tailor shops. You can choose a tailor on your own, or you can ask at the front desk of your... more travel advice

The food market Things to Do (3)

Like in other towns and villages, the bustling central marketplace is the center of life in Hoi An. Anything you could... more travel advice

Restaurants (1)
great local food
Hotels (1)
Beautiful resort
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Comments (10)

Sininen Mar 17, 2006 at 9:23 PM Report Abuse

Good morning Galy! I agree with you, Hoi An is so beautiful. I enjoyed my virtual tour with you almost as much as my stay there some years ago. Happy birthday from Finland, Sini
BluBluBlu Aug 27, 2005 at 9:12 AM Report Abuse

Nice photo's and tips Galy, happy travels, Blu
gilabrand Jun 16, 2004 at 12:08 AM Report Abuse

A woman boat captain - I like that.
pmarshuk Mar 30, 2004 at 5:46 AM Report Abuse

This is such a charming place which you have captured beutifully in your pages.
deecat Mar 16, 2004 at 11:48 AM Report Abuse

Galy, what an amazing intro photo. Excellent restaurant and hotel tips. 4-site tour ticket is a great tip. What a thorough, informative, interesting groups of pages. Thanks for the tour. come visit
Waalewiener Aug 12, 2003 at 10:28 PM Report Abuse

Hi Galy , as I said you have been everywhere , Hoi An looks very nice , great looking Bridge . Great page , when are you coming to Canada???
RVbuilder Jun 18, 2003 at 9:39 PM Report Abuse

Love that boating story in the night. Will she lose her way in the dark with me too?
Confucius Jun 4, 2003 at 12:11 AM Report Abuse

Aha! I found the old bridge photo. You knew Confucius likes old bridges, didn't you? Thanks for visiting my Fujian page. I enjoyed your tour of Vietnam.
herzog63 May 31, 2003 at 11:55 PM Report Abuse

I'm hearing lot's of nice things about Vietnam! I hope to go soon! Very nice page! Looks like you really enjoyed your visit!! Hoi An must be a beautiful place!
dsantosh May 12, 2003 at 12:30 AM Report Abuse

Excellant page...nice phtographs...wealth of information with lot of nice tips to a tourist..Superb presentation