Hoi An, an exciting mixing pot of cultural delights

Life Heritage Resort Hoi An

The Nam Hai Hoi An

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If you visit just one place in Vietnam, make it Hoi An. This incredibly well preserved city was once a major trading port for everything from silk to cinnamon, and the fascinating mix of cultures that passed through the region left its stamp. For instance, downtown Hoi An features a stunning Japanese covered bridge from the 1600’s; a museum of artifacts spanning 2,000 years of history; and a silk factory where one can see the entire process, from incubating silk worms to the pulling apart of the pupae into silk strands. In downtown Hoi An’s central market, vendors peddle everything from fresh shellfish to lacquered bowls in a colorful, dynamic atmosphere that daily celebrates life.

Surfers and sun worshipers alike will also enjoy nearby China Beach, where palms shade an international mix of tourists, and cafés and bars invite conversation along with the making of new friends. A hike up one of the five peaks of the Marble Mountains lets you explore numerous caves and a scenic pagoda, but nothing beats cycling the back roads and tiny villages in the Hoi An region. Couples will enjoy romantic boat rides from downtown Hoi An, along the river, to the sea, and along the beach to their resorts, or they may opt to hire a boat to the Cham islands for swimming, snorkeling and fishing adventures. Wind surfing, parasailing, water and jet skiing, and riding on traditional banana boats are all offered at different spots along the South China Sea beach.

Those who enjoy shopping will never be disappointed in Hoi An, where silk fabric is the local specialty, and tailors abound. This is the place to get custom-made suits, silk shirts, and even formal gowns made to order. Hoi An’s well known Tailor’s Market is the ultimate locale for selecting among rich, locally made fabrics as well as designs ranging from Vietnamese to European styles. Hoi An is the ultimate location for those who want to buy silk fabrics, handicrafts, or fine art from the region’s incredibly creative and artistic citizens.

Be you a lover of fine beaches, luxury poolside villas, or journeys into the exciting unknown depths of a bustling and vibrant Vietnamese city, Hoi An is sure to delight. You will leave Hoi An inspired by its kaleidoscopic color, myriad ancient sites, and endless opportunities for fun in the sun.