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Twan Says: Chua Cau (translated as Japanese Bridge) is a covered pedestrian bridge in the Vietnamese city of Hoi An which is part of the historical center, a World Heritage Site. This bridge is painted pink and made of wood. Especially in winter, this bridge is under water. He is part...
Heaven and Earth Bicycle Tours
TheAndos Says: This tour was recommended to us by fellow travellers when we were in Ha Long Bay. I booked the two hour "Herb Village" but there is a variety of tours available - half day, overnight homestay. The company is run by Pascal, ex pat French, and his Vietnamese wife, Thu. I set...
Heaven and Earth Bicycle Tours
Robert1212 Says: I recently went on a bike tour with heaven and earth tours. It was not a touristy set up and was a wonderful way to see the authentic countryside. I did the morning tour and was travelling with a nice group of six. we started with a short ride through the streets of Hoi An...
NedHopkins Says: Hoi An is -- as are Ouro Preto, Firenze, Takayama, and other UNESCO World Heritage Sites -- a wonderful place just to walk around, admire the architecture and the ambience, and pop into buildings that interest you.
Chaozhou Chinese Assembly Hall
NedHopkins Says: Another of the beautiful Chinese congregation halls, this one was begun in 1776, a year in which Vietnamese independence was ending just as American independence was beginning.
NedHopkins Says: Two of the most beautiful temples in Hoi An are dedicated to Quan Cong, a Chinese god and/or a Nguyen Dynasty nobleman. This is the more elaborate of the two.
NedHopkins Says: Also known as the Fujian Chinese Congregation Assembly Hall, this temple complex was begun in the 18th century to commemorate six families that fled China during the chaos accompanying the Manchu (Ching Dynasty) overthrow of the Ming. Its original purpose was a meeting place...
NedHopkins Says: The Tan Ky house was built four centuries ago, according to a local I met, by a Japanese merchant who was stranded when the Tokugawa shogun closed Japan, forbidding Japanese to leave their country and Japanese abroad to return.It's an interesting story and accounts for the...
NedHopkins Says: A must-see in Hoi An is the Japanese Bridge. Constructed in the 1590s its exterior has remained unchanged while its interior has undergone many modifications. The French, for example, flatened its pathway to accommodate automobiles; following independence and unification in...
Hoi An Riverside Resort & Spa: Great Hotel in a Great Location
Thommmo56 Says: spent 5 very enjoyable days here..the hotel is located approx 4 klms outside the old town of Hoi An.. the service was very good, which is a blessing after a hard days touring, the great pool was a welcome site after a hard day on the tourist trail.We often sat on the balcony...
Life Resort Hoi An: Hoi An's Best Hotel
NedHopkins Says: Opened in 2005, Life Resort Hoi An is a luxury hotel. Each of Its accommodation faces either the Thu Bon River or a lovely courtyard. All feature (1) a covered porch and (2) a tri-level room with a sitting area, sleeping area, and large bathroom.There are three restaurants:...
monina_c Says: Hoi An is famous for its unique dish called cau lau. It is considered a MUST taste food in this little town. I've had bowls of cau lau in several restos while in Hoi An but the best bowl i had was the one in the Public market.
Thommmo56 Says: Streets was set up to give street kids a leg up...a bit more expensive (if thats the right word) than other local eateries but every dong well worth it, not only for what they are achieving but the standard and quality of food service was fantastic, a must on any visit to...
The Cargo Club: The Hot 'In' Spot
NedHopkins Says: The Cargo Club was very crowded during Tet and is, apparently, throughout the tourist season and beyond. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, tea, snacks all day, and dinner to a (for Hoi An) late supper.Exquisite pastries are available, on the ground floor, for eating in or...
Brothers Cafe: Excellent Cuisine, Superb Setting
NedHopkins Says: Set in a French colonial building, with an exquisite garden planned by a leading Vietnamese designer, Brothers Cafe is one of the finest restaurants in Hoi An. Most tables are inside; those on the patio overlook the Thu Bon River with its interesting traffic in daytime and...
Helpfulness
The day after Tet I was walking around Hoi An. I decided to sit down for a moment on the steps of YALY, an upscale shop that was closed for the holiday.
Four young girls were already sitting a couple of meters away.
Shortly one of them approached me, handed me her camera, and asked me to take a picture of the group.
I did.
Soon one of the four came over and asked me to pose for a picture with her. Then the other three did the same.
I could not resist asking for reciprocation. These are the four youngsters.
My guess is that the girls are not locals. Hoi An residents are accustomed to seeing Westerners. The girls must have been visiting Hoi An from some place where European types are not often seen.
The girls' faces display an interesting range of reactions to having their picture taken by a westerner.
Updated Apr 3, 2006
Favorite thing: This is Hoi An's post Office info (sent to me via Email) :
Hoi An's Post Office:
Email: hoianpost@gmail.com
PHONE: 3862888/3861635
It takes 3-4 months, and by Air 3-4 weeks
The prices for Air Mail:
The prices do Not include: 10% Vat + insurence:10$ + custom fee:3$
AUSTRALIA First 500gr 12.36 Add. 500gr 4.06
AUSTRIA First 500gr 16.10 Add. 500gr 4.46
ARGENTINA First 500gr 21.89 Add. 500gr 8.69
BELGIUM First 500gr 19.03 Add. 500gr 4.09
CANADA First 500gr 12.87 Add. 500gr 4.98
CHINA First 500gr 12.37 Add. 500gr 1.87
CHILE First 500gr 21.64 Add. 500gr 8.64
CZECH First 500gr 14.80 Add. 500gr 4.44
DENMARK First 500gr 14.35 Add. 500gr 4.29
FINLAND First 500gr 19.55 Add. 500gr 4.80
FRANCE First 500gr 18.52 Add. 500gr 4.08
GERMANY First 500gr 18.34 Add. 500gr 4.36
HONGKONG First 500gr 12.90 Add. 500gr 1.19
INDIA First 500gr 12.75 Add. 500gr 1.15
ISRAEL First 500gr 15.64 Add. 500gr 4.09
ITALY First 500gr 12.02 Add. 500gr 4.35
IRELAND First 500gr 19.55 Add. 500gr 5.00
INDONESIA First 500gr 9.14 Add. 500gr 1.21
JAPAN First 500gr 14.02 Add. 500gr 2.24
SOUTH AFRICA First 500gr 15.00 Add. 500gr 6.55
SOUTH KOREA First 500gr 11.53 Add. 500gr 1.85
MALAYSIA First 500gr 8.78 Add. 500gr 1.11
NETHERLAND First 500gr 14.83 Add. 500gr 4.45
NEW ZEALAND First 500gr 15.80 Add. 500gr 4.75
NORWAY First 500gr 15.11 Add. 500gr 4.69
PHILIPPINES First 500gr 9.12 Add. 500gr 1.45
SINGAPORE First 500gr 8.85 Add. 500gr 1.17
PORTUGAL First 500gr 17.50 Add. 500gr 4.65
SPAIN First 500gr 13.49 Add. 500gr 4.19
SWEDEN First 500gr 19.66 Add. 500gr 4.70
SWITZERLAND First 500gr 13.61 Add. 500gr 4.45
THAILAND First 500gr 7.89 Add. 500gr 0.71
TAIWAN First 500gr 15.64 Add. 500gr 4.09
UNITED KINGDOM First 500gr 15.75 Add. 500gr 5.03
USA First 500gr 14.42 Add. 500gr 6.07
ANOTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES First 500gr19.55 Add. 500gr 5.00
ANOTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES First 500gr 15.64 Add. 500gr 4.09
ANOTHER AMERICAN COUNTRIES First 500gr 21.64 Add. 500gr 8.64
ANOTHER AFRICAN COUNTRIES 15.00 Add. 500gr 6.55
The prices for Sea Mail:
The prices do Not include: 10% Vat + insurence:10$ + custom fee:3$
AUSTRALIA First 500gr 11.45 Add. 500gr 1.91
AUSTRIA First 500gr 14.06 Add. 500gr 1.19
ARGENTINA First 500gr 16.33 Add. 500gr 1.90
BELGIUM First 500gr 17.35 Add. 500gr 1.19
CANADA First 500gr 10.93 Add. 500gr 1.82
CHINA First 500gr 12.57 Add. 500gr 1.25
CHILE First 500gr 16.36 Add. 500gr 1.82
CZECH First 500gr 13.08 Add. 500gr 1.49
DENMARK First 500gr 12.35 Add. 500gr 1.04
FINLAND First 500gr 17.45 Add. 500gr 1.47
FRANCE First 500gr 17.06 Add. 500gr 1.39
GERMANY First 500gr 16.59 Add. 500gr 1.39
HONGKONG First 500gr 13.84 Add. 500gr 1.30
INDIA First 500gr 13.18 Add. 500gr 0.76
ISRAEL First 500gr 14.00 Add. 500gr 1.45
ITALY First 500gr 10.08 Add. 500gr 1.18
IRELAND First 500gr 17.45 Add. 500gr 1.64
INDONESIA First 500gr 9.64 Add. 500gr 0.88
JAPAN First 500gr 13.99 Add. 500gr 1.39
SOUTH AFRICA First 500gr 13.85 Add. 500gr 1.58
SOUTH KOREA First 500gr 11.63 Add. 500gr 1.12
MALAYSIA First 500gr 9.42 Add. 500gr 0.92
NETHERLAND First 500gr 13.21 Add. 500gr 1.36
NEW ZEALAND First 500gr 14.38 Add. 500gr 2.09
NORWAY First 500gr 13.29 Add. 500gr 2.03
PHILIPPINES First 500gr 9.42 Add. 500gr 0.92
SINGAPORE First 500gr 9.42 Add. 500gr 0.92
PORTUGAL First 500gr 15.55 Add. 500gr 1.47
SPAIN First 500gr 11.85 Add. 500gr 1.32
SWEDEN First 500gr 17.75 Add. 500gr 1.55
SWITZERLAND First 500gr 11.81 Add. 500gr 1.42
THAILAND First 500gr 8.03 Add. 500gr 0.85
TAIWAN First 500gr 14.00 Add. 500gr 1.45
UNITED KINGDOM First 500gr 14.33 Add. 500gr 2.38
USA First 500gr 10.75 Add. 500gr 3.47
ANOTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES 17.45 Add. 500gr 1.64
ANOTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES 14.00 Add. 500gr 1.45
ANOTHER AMERICAN COUNTRIES 16.36 Add. 500gr 1.82
ANOTHER AFRICAN COUNTRIES 17.91 Add. 500gr 1.73
The prices for EMS:
The prices do Not include: 10% Vat + insurence:10$ + custom fee:3$
AUSTRALIA First 500gr 27.68 Add. 500gr 5.41
AUSTRIA First 500gr 42.24 Add. 500gr 8.65
ARGENTINA First 500gr 50.64 Add. 500gr 10.50
BELGIUM First 500gr 42.24 Add. 500gr 8.65
CANADA First 500gr 35.40 Add. 500gr 7.28
CHINA First 500gr 24.80 Add. 500gr 4.98
CHILE First 500gr 41.58 Add. 500gr 10.47
CZECH First 500gr 42.24 Add. 500gr 8.65
DENMARK First 500gr 35.40 Add. 500gr 7.28
FINLAND First 500gr 42.24 Add. 500gr 8.65
FRANCE First 500gr 35.40 Add. 500gr 7.28
GERMANY First 500gr 42.24 Add. 500gr 8.65
HONGKONG First 500gr 20.04 Add. 500gr 4.50
INDIA First 500gr 20.04 Add. 500gr 4.50
ISRAEL First 500gr 38.60 Add. 500gr 9.78
ITALY First 500gr 42.24 Add. 500gr 8.65
IRELAND First 500gr 35.40 Add. 500gr 7.28
INDONESIA First 500gr 20.04 Add. 500gr 4.50
JAPAN First 500gr 25.04 Add. 500gr 3.73
SOUTH AFRICA First 500gr 50.64 Add. 500gr 10.50
SOUTH KOREA First 500gr 25.04 Add. 500gr 3.73
MALAYSIA First 500gr 20.04 Add. 500gr 4.50
NETHERLAND First 500gr 42.24 Add. 500gr 8.65
NEW ZEALAND First 500gr 27.68 Add. 500gr 5.41
NORWAY First 500gr 42.24 Add. 500gr 8.65
PHILIPPINES First 500gr 20.04 Add. 500gr 4.50
SINGAPORE First 500gr 20.04 Add. 500gr 4.50
PORTUGAL First 500gr 42.24 Add. 500gr 8.65
SPAIN First 500gr 42.24 Add. 500gr 8.65
SWEDEN First 500gr 47.00 Add. 500gr 11.04
SWITZERLAND First 500gr 42.24 Add. 500gr 8.65
THAILAND First 500gr 20.04 Add. 500gr 4.50
TAIWAN First 500gr 20.04 Add. 500gr 4.50
UNITED KINGDOM First 500gr 30.56 Add. 500gr 6.38
USA First 500gr 30.56 Add. 500gr 6.38
Dganit
Updated Nov 14, 2010
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