Fantastic experiences when travelling in Hoian

With ancient stone bridges, frendly locals, traditional craft villages and beautiful landscapes, tourism in Hoian brings all the most interesting things that any visitors travelling to Vietnam can not ignore. In recent year, Hoian becomes a favorite destination of those want to discover ancient beauty and experience the unique culture.

Seeing colorful lanterns

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Among many handicraft items are sold in Hoian’shops, colorful lanterns are the most special item for visitors. Hoian maybe is the first place appearing in tourist’s mind when talking about lanterns. Not only being sold in store, the lanterns also appears in every streets, outside restaurabts or local’s houses. Naturally, lanterns have become an indispensable part of this place.

Visiting historical sites

In the past, Hoian is considered as a commercial center of Southeast Asia in the 11th century; therefore, it is understandable when Hoian owns many historical sites with unique architecture. Tourists should not miss visiting some well-known works and temple in Hoian such as Cau temple, Phap Bao temple, Tan Ky Ancient House, Toc Tran Church and so on. If you have a lot of time and want to visit more, you also can take a Da Nang – Hoi An Stopover 4 Days tour, 5 days 4 nights tours,…

Taking a boat along Hoai river

Hoai river, also known as Thu Bn river is a beautiful river flowing through Hoian Old Quarter. It also is one of the symbols of Hoian’s tourism. In the daytime, Hoai river always bustling with many ships but in the night, tourists will have a chance to admire the different beauty of this river with hundreds of lanterns are released into the river, especially in full moon day. Travellers will have amazing experience when going along the river with a small wooden boat and dropping dowm to your own lantern.

Enjoying Cao Lau dish

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One of the most famous dish in Hoian is Cao Lau which is not only delicious but also distinct flavor. According to locals, Cao Lau was created in Hoian from 17th century when Hoian still was a major harbor and has a lot of Chinese and Japanese coming to exchange goods. Today, visitors can taste Cao Lau dish in many different provinces in Vietnam, however, the most flavorful and delicious Cao Lau dish only can be found in Hoian.

Playing “Bai Choi”

“Bai Choi” is an interesting folk game which have been played in Vietnam for many centuries. There was a period Bai Choi has been forgottem before it appeared again in the center of Vietnam, especially in Hoian and Hue. Previously, Bai Choi is only played and performed in Spring Festival in Hue but now Hoian Culture and Sport Centre has brought it closer to locals and tourists. Accordingly, instead of only playing in full moon night each month, tourists can play this game in Old Town center every night.

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