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Drive from Da Nang to Hoi An
by ohaiyo
Hi everyone,
I have two questions.
How long is the drive from Hue to Hoi An? A friend of mine said I should drive straight from Hue to Hoi An and should not stop along the way at the Cham Museum in Da Nang and the Marble Mountain because they are not worth seeing if I'm pressed for time.
My second question is how many days should I spend in Hoi An. My friend said it is a very neat town and I should spend more time there. What is there to see and do in Hoi An?
Re: Drive from Da Nang to Hoi An
by betska
The bus from Hoi An to Hue took us approx. 3 hrs, so by car maybe a little quicker. We did not visit the Cham Museum in Danang, as we were short of time, but others might be able to tell you if they think it's worth a look. We did Marble Mountain as a half-day trip from Hoi An and enjoyed it. (I'm in the middle of writing up a tip on this at the moment).
We spent 3 days/2 nights in Hoi An. I really loved that place and wish that we had around 4 nights there. I have some tips & photos on my Hoi An page.
Enjoy your trip
Betty
Re: Drive from Da Nang to Hoi An
by stevemt
There is quite a lot to do in Hoi An. The ancient hindu settlement at MY SON is certainly worth a visit. There is also a working ancient village that is worth going round. There are tailors everywhere, so gst measured for some clothes while you are there. Hoi An itself is very worth looking round. There are the old meeting houses, the Japanese bridge, as well as the beaches.
Also watch out for the old US army trucks around the place. When you see them you will know what I mean.
Its all on my Hoi An pages.
Re: Drive from Da Nang to Hoi An
by JohanIsWeg
All depends on your interests... If you're into history and culture, the Cham Museum has some of the best Cham relics anywhere in Vietnam. We stopped off there and wandered through to see the exhibits. It will have even more meaning if you visit My Son, as suggested by another poster. The ruins at My Son (which is a half day trip from Hoi An) is eerily fascinating in the early-morning mist.
I absolutely loved Marble Mountain. The views are spectacular, both of the surrounding suburbs and landscape, as well as the huge religious carvings and statues in the caves. Marble carvers, at the bottom of the mountain, produce spectacular work - all with marble imported from China ironically enough.
Hai Van Pass and Lang Co Beach are further short-stop possibilities as you travel from Hue to Hoi An. I wouldn't rush the trip between these two towns; there's so much to see.
Hoi An appeals a lot to Westerners, probably because it's so quaint… I spoke to a Vietnamese colleague before our trip and he told me Hoi An is not really a premier Vietnamese domestic holiday destination. It is a pretty little town with the Japanese Covered Bridge and some Old Houses (from the town’s commerce background), as well as temples and meeting halls. The great attraction for many Western tourists, however, is the tailors! Having your own suit and shoes made and fitted is quite an experience.
We were there for three days and – for us – that was sufficient.
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