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Hoi An VIETNAM Hoi An hotels and accommodations Travel in Hoi An Hoi An tourism Vietnam Hoi An Self-guided tours Hoi An History Hoi An is a popular tourist city in central Vietnam known worldwide. It is located in Quang Nam province. Hoi An's charm lies in its ancient houses and the old town area stretching for hundreds of meters. The old houses were once inhabited by Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese people, creating a diverse cultural blend.

Having lived together for a long time, people discovered its beauty and spread the word worldwide, making Hoi An a must-visit destination for travelers globally. The area that is now Hoi An was once an important trading port with Chinese junks docking there. The locals traded goods in the old riverside buildings which served as markets. Later, the trade center moved to Da Nang, so this area became less crowded, but the beautiful houses of Hoi An remained.

This made it a tourist attraction and eventually a UNESCO World Heritage site in Vietnam. I have visited both Hoi An and Chiang Khan, and I find these two towns somewhat similar in that they have old riverside houses and markets that were once trading centers. The town is divided by a road along a river. When waterway use declined, the town expanded along the road, and the riverside houses were almost forgotten. Over time, people seeking the old charm turned it into a popular tourist spot.

In Chiang Khan, in front of the Huen Luang Prabang shop, it resembles old Hoi An town. Hoi An's old town is a tourist attraction with the Japanese Bridge and dozens of old houses. The way to explore is similar to Chiang Khan: walking around the old town to observe local life. However, Chiang Khan has more man-made photo spots than Hoi An, where people still live in the houses. These old houses sell souvenirs and host cultural performances seriously, making Hoi An even more attractive to visit.

On the 15th day of every lunar month, Hoi An holds the Full Moon Festival (not the Full Moon Party like on Koh Phangan) starting at 6:00 PM Vietnam time, which is the same as Thai time. In old Hoi An, street and tourist area lights are turned off, and only lanterns are allowed. There are many street performances by locals, classic and very impressive. Read about the lively fresh market in Hoi An, a colorful riverside fish market where Vietnamese people buy various types of fish.

The market also sells vegetables, and Vietnamese people trade there. I sat drinking coffee at the Hoi An market intersection, watching happy locals pass by. Hoi An has another World Heritage site, an ancient temple complex older than Angkor Wat, which requires a tour to visit and is not to be missed. I also went on tours to see Vietnamese hat making, My Son, and Vietnamese villages. I bought tours myself. Read about the My Son trip here. During the first few rainy days, I took a local boat trip to visit an island.

I explored the island on foot. It is not crowded with tourists and inhabited by Vietnamese locals. Worth visiting. I have clips and photos to share. The people of Hoi An are mainly Vietnamese, with some Chinese and Japanese. I spent several days in Vietnam, walking around at night and day, visiting local villages, and even made a map for those who want to see the whole town of Hoi An. Click to view. Regarding accommodations in Hoi An, I think there are enough options for tourists at all times.

No need to book in advance. Just walk in, ask prices, and check rooms. The average price in early January 2011 was per night. Read about accommodations and food in Hoi An. Traveling in Vietnam worked out great for me. Vietnamese people eat rice and cheap food. I tried many dishes here. Many Vietnamese dishes suit Thai tastes. I have collected delicious food recommendations in another article because there are many restaurants I want to suggest. Delicious restaurants in Hoi An. The weather in Hoi An is very comfortable.

In January when I visited, it was colder than the yearly average and rainy. In Hoi An, rain falls from October to January, usually light drizzle all day. The weather is cold during the rain, around degrees Celsius as I experienced. I provide general temperature info below. Traveling to Hoi An independently involves crossing from Thailand at Mukdahan border, then to Savannakhet, then by bus to Hue, and from Hue to Hoi An.

Traveling to Hoi An nowadays is easy and takes only a few hours. See more travel info to Hoi An. Mr.Hotsia's trip to Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, Vietnam. Recommended delicious food in Hoi An. Visit Hoi An cake-making village. Nightlife in Hoi An. Traveling to Hoi An. Visit Cam Kim island. Visit My Son. Various types of Vietnamese boats. Visit old houses in Hoi An. Japanese Bridge in Hoi An. Hotels and accommodations in Hoi An. Hoi An mini Street. Delicious chicken rice.

Mr.Hotsia recommends hotels in Hoi An. Graph showing average yearly temperature in Hoi An. See more at http://www.zoover.co.uk/vietnam/vietnam/hoi-an/weather

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