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Hoi An Destination

Hoi An Attractions

What to See in Hoi An

Let's face it - Hoi Ann, with its beautifully restored houses, shops and public buildings, is one huge attraction in itself but there are certain sights that should be highlighted and underscored for the visitor.

Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Hoi An was once the major Vietnamese trading centre for silk, porcelain, pepper, cinnamon and medicinal plants.

When the river eventually filled with silt, trading moved further north to Danang.

Hoi An Activities

What to Do in Hoi An

Being a UNESCO World Heritage place, Hoi An's old centre is veritably bursting with history. Of course, you can walk through the streets for free, but if you would like to visit several attractions in one day perhaps it's best to buy a Multi-entrance ticket.

You buy them in any of the ticket offices that are in some travel agencies in the old town. With one ticket (about US$3) you can visit one of the three museums, one of the three 'old houses' and one of the three assembly halls. The money goes to the old town maintenance.

Hoi An Restaurants

Where and What to Eat in Hoi An

If it's location you are after in a dining out location then Hoi An's many riverside restaurants will be just the (meal) ticket for you.

Floating or land based, they exude effortless class and are surprisingly friendly places in a country where curtness sometimes is the byword in service.

As in most travel destinations go with the flow and dine where the people are and you'll discover culinary wonders for reasonable prices.

Hoi An Nightlife

What to Do at Night in Hoi An

Even though Hoi An has a reputation as a town that turns its lights off early, there are two factors that make it an attractive nightlife location:

Number one, you can walk everywhere here as it's small enough for a night out without the need of wheels and indeed the centre is pedestrian only - this in a country that adores motorbikes.

Number two, the beer in Vietnam is about the cheapest in the world - making just about anywhere in the country party central if you wish it to be.

Hoi An Shopping

Where to Shop and What to Buy in Hoi An

For most people who visit Hoi An, the two main shopping allures are the Central or Riverside Market and the plethora of cheap tailors downtown.

With the sheer number of tailors available Hoi An is definitely a buyers' market and the visitor who doesn't bargain down the price of a suit or silk shirt is really missing out. Of course, many other items are on sale in Hoi An and the ancient charm of the town makes an afternoon or evening out shopping a delight.

Tailors speak both French and English - most stores are open from 08:00 to 21:00.