Hoian Tours

A 30-minute drive from the South of Danang, Hoian is an ancient town known as a boutique yet lively township, considered as the “No.1 tourist attraction” in Vietnam according to many polls. 

Being a mixture of up-to-17th-century Southeast Asian trading port, with traces of ancient Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese housing styles, Hoian illustrates the glory of a former trading hub, which has now turned into a key cultural rendezvous. 

Amongst the growing cities and towns in Asia, Hoian is leading in sustainable tours with the locals’ decisiveness and consecutive efforts to maintain traditions and native spirit. 

Like other well-preserved ancient towns, Hoian is packed with romantic boutique houses, shops, cafés, flowery streets and brilliantly lit night streets. 

The difference is that the town has been recognized as “the first place to visit in Vietnam” and offers many options within a short time for diverse age groups, from staying lazily in town and relaxing, to coming over An Bang beach for sunbathing and swimming, or taking boats and Vespa to villages.

Recently, Hoian has become famous for small educational tours, with two great attractions at Tra Que Vegetable Village and the silkworm feeding center, where you can observe how locals use non-fertilizers for gardening or learn about the whole cycle of silk production. 

If sustainable tourism is inspiring the visitors by the locals’ authentic lifestyle, Hoian residents are doing an exceptional job.

 

 

1. Food & Drink
2. Travel Guide
3. Activities
4. Recommended Tours

1. Food & Drink

Hoi An cuisine is famous for dishes that are quite simple but meticulous in process and delicious in taste, which has an unique and characteristic flavor of Quang Nam province.

This may be the reason why visitors always keep Hoi An cuisine in mind as the way to remember to this ancient town. Some popular dishes are listed below.

Chicken rice

This dish is not exclusive to Hoi An yet locals have successfully improved on it with all the meticulousness in the processing, making it one of their signature dishes.

A dish of chicken rice is mouth-watering with its pleasantly fluffy yellowed rice topped with hand-shredded chicken in combination with onion, papaya, Tra Que aromatic vegetables and a cup of special soup.

Cao Lầu

Cao Lầu does not taste like any other Vietnamese dishes, but nobody can really recognize it as being comparable to Chinese or Japanese cuisine.

This dish only has a bit of water and is eaten with char siu pork and crispy pork rind. In addition to those components, Cao Lau also adds a special sauce with herb and raw vegetables.

They blend wonderfully together and create a simple but harmonious taste, making a unique and appetizing aroma for a must-try dish in Hoi An.

 

 

Bánh mì Hội An ( Hoi An Bread)

For a long time, bread (Banh Mi) has become a must-try dish when visit to Hoi An for both Vietnamese and foreigner visitors.

It can be said that Phuong bread and Madame Khanh bread are the most famous names in Hoian. In this special bread, you will find a variety of meat, grilled, jam bong, pâté, homemade sauce, chili and fresh herbs of Tra Que village.

You will surely have a delectable bread that is hard to find anywhere else other than Hoi An. The image of a Vietnamese Banh Mi used to appear above the search of Google Doodle recently.

Hoi An Cakes

Hoi An is a convergence of traditional and affordable cakes. Come to Hoi An, you can be overwhelmed by many strange and unique deserts such as Bánh Ít, Bánh Vạc, Bánh Bèo and Bánh Xoài.

Each dish has its own distinct flavor and can easily be found at every market corner, or on pavements all over town, a unique attribute of this ancient town.

2. Travel Guide

As an ancient, peaceful and also colorful attraction, Hoi An is one of the most popular tourist sites in Vietnam that intriguing with its narrow cobblestone streets, bright lanterns, abundance and warm-hearted local.

This little town is chose as an ideal candidate that Vietnam tourism ministry often shows to the world. Here are a few things you need to know before travelling to Hoian.

 

 

3. Activities

A couple of days in the ancient town of Hoian with sightseeing and shopping, followed by a luxurious relaxation at a beach resort in Danang, ranging from boutique to high end categories.

CULTURE VISITS IN HOIAN

World Heritage expediton by strolling around Hoi An ancient town, visiting Cham sculpture Museum in Danang and excursion to Myson Sanctuary.

BEACH HOLIDAY IN HOIAN

Family beach holiday with several days at luxury resorts then entertainment in theme parks at Ba Na Hill.

SIGHTSEEING IN HOIAN

Leisurely sightseeing around the acient town, river boat trips with stops at villages, Vespa or biking tour to Tra Que Vegetable Vilalges.

SHOPPING IN HOIAN

Ideal places to shop for: Ceramic bamboo products, wooden and stone furniture and specially with Long (dragon) apparels and suites.

4. Recommended Tours