HỘI AN, VIETNAM

Hội An, is a small city located in Central Vietnam. It’s name is translated as “a peaceful meeting place“. Which is quite fitting. You will be away from the hustle and bustle of big Asian cities; devoid of Airports, train stations and sky scrapers.

With the colorful lanterns dancing with the breeze around the city, the lovely colonial houses, and at night the bright boats gliding along Thu Bon River – You will find peace here.

Highlights : Old Town, Night Market, Central Market, Japanese Bridge, Assembly Halls & Galleries
Duration of Stay: 2.5 Days
How to get there: Fly to Da Nang Airport (DAD),
Take shuttle or grab to Hội An (Hotel Pick-up USD 15)

WHERE TO STAY

There are 4 main neighborhoods to choose from. I think regardless of the neighborhood you will have a lot of options depending on your needs and budget.

Cẩm Phô – Approx 685m to Old Town (Measured using Google Maps)
An Hội – Approx 497m to Old Town
Cẩm Châu – Approx 1.57km to Old Town
Cẩm Thanh – Approx 3.64km to Old Town

As it was my first time in Hoi An, I wanted to be able to walk around Old Town and the night market. I booked A Tran Boutique Hotel – just 3 minutes away from the Night Market, and the bars and restaurants facing the river.

I love the convenient location, the spacious room, the breakfast and the bath

CULTURAL TOUR AND FOOD TOUR

As I was travelling solo, I’ve decided to do something new – which is to join a Food Tour! I found ‘Hidden Gems of Old Hoi An’ – a cultural tour and food tour rolled into one. I booked the tour via airbnb, it is hosted by Harry from Angiee Adventures.

The experience was great! We walked around the rice paddies, and went to the oldest Cao Lau noodle factory, a bean sprout grower’s house. Emily, the guide was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. After learning about the local life and a bit of Hoi An’s history, we finally got the the good part! Food!

There were so many food stops, by the end of the tour we were all so full and our bellies were ready to burst!

If you are interested to book the tour, you can book via:

Airbnb (If don’t have an account yet, sign-up using this link and get travel credits!)
TripAdvisor
Phone: +84 92 121 68 72 ; Email: tastewithlocal@gmail.com