Hoi An is a famous ancient town with its charming streets, colorful lanterns, and well-preserved architecture, Hoi An exudes a poetic ambiance that has captured the hearts of travelers worldwide. In 1999, Hoi An was officially recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. From there, traveling to the old town and visiting Hoi An has become a popular attraction for domestic and foreign tourists.
I. Introduce Hoian ancient town
Hoi An Ancient Town is a famous tourist destination about 30 km southwest of Da Nang city center. No noise or bustle, Hoi An has a peaceful and ancient beauty. The appeal of the more than 400-year-old city comes from its ancient architecture, moss-roofed houses, and colorful lantern streets…
II. Suitable time to visit
The ideal time to travel to Hoi An ancient town is from February to April every year because during this time the spring weather is cool, Hoi An has little rain & light sunshine, very suitable for tourists to visit and explore. .
May to August is sunny and beautiful, although the period from May to June has some hot sunny days that require a bit of patience, but in return this is a great time to dive and see coral at Cu Lao Cham.
III. Activities and destinations to visit
1. Phung Hung Ancient House
The house of one of the richest merchants in Hoi An at that time, known as the largest and tallest house in the area.
The house is completely built of good ironwood, precious wood, has traditional architecture and shows a well-off life.
Phung Hung ancient house has been “embraced” by Hoi An for more than 240 years, built in 1780. At that time, Hoi An port urban area was in a period of prosperity and development. It is a synthetic architecture of three cultural schools of Vietnam, Japan and China.
Address: No. 4, Nguyen Minh Khai Street, Minh An Ward, Hoi An
To enjoy amazing Phung Hung ancient house, you need to have a Vietnam visa. Follow this article to discover the application process: How to apply for Vietnam Tourist Visa.
2. Tan Ky Ancient House
This house is a very famous ancient house in Hoi An. After a century, even through the historic flood in 1964, the house remained intact. Tan Ky ancient house is a combination of Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese architectural styles in each pattern.
In 1990, Tan Ky ancient house was honored to be awarded the title of National Historical and Cultural Monument and recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage.
Address: No. 101 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Minh An Ward, Hoi An
To enjoy amazing Tan Ky ancient house, you need to have a Vietnam visa. Follow this article to discover the application process: How to apply for Vietnam Tourist Visa.
3. Chùa cầu (Japanese Covered Bridge)
Chùa cầu is known as the tourist symbol of the old town. This place makes a strong impression thanks to its Japanese-style architecture. Best of all, this place is also printed on Vietnamese currency notes. Chùa cầu in Hoi An was built in the 17th century by Japanese merchants contributing money. This place is associated with the legend of the monster named Namazu.
Accordingly, its head is located in India, its body is in Vietnam and its tail is in Japan. Therefore, every time the monster moves, floods and earthquakes often occur.
Address: Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Minh Khai Ward, Hoi An
4. Hoian lantern street
Lantern street on Nguyen Phuc Chu street is one of Hoi An’s most popular tourist destinations. The street at night is sparkling and magical with countless lanterns of different colors and sizes. Especially during the Mid-Autumn Festival every year or the 14th day of the lunar calendar, the street becomes even more colorful with traditional activities of local people.
Address: Nguyen Phuc Chu Street, Minh Khai Ward, Hoi An
Apply for a Vietnam visa
If you are a foreigner who wants to come to Vietnam to visit Hoian, you need to apply for a Vietnam visa. Check this list to see if your nationality is eligible for a Vietnam visa: https://vietnam-amazing.com/vietnam-visa/vietnam-visa-exemption-list-2024/
Currently, there are 3 common ways to apply for a Vietnam tourist visa.
– Through Vietnam Embassy/ Consulate.
– Through Vietnam eVisa.
– Through Vietnam visa on arrival (VOA).
To find out more details about how to apply for Vietnam tourist visa, please follow this article: How to Apply for Vietnam Tourist Visa