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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...
River-Beach Resort: (Dong An Beach Hotel)
DongAn Says: RIVER-BEACH RESORT is a certified four star international Resort in Hoi An Acient Town. The Resort is three storeys high with 85 luxurious guest rooms. All rooms are fully equipped with modern facilities and comforts. All Guest Rooms are with river view, sea view or...
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:...
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...
NedHopkins Says: 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...
dganitbz Says: This is Hoi An's post Office info (sent to me via Email) :Hoi An's Post Office: Email: hoianpost@gmail.comPHONE: 3862888/3861635It takes 3-4 months, and by Air 3-4 weeksThe prices for Air Mail:The prices do Not include: 10% Vat + insurence:10$ + custom fee:3$AUSTRALIA First...
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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.
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Hoi An today must look much as it did a half century and more ago. Few new buildings have been erected in the town; much French architecture and many Chinese temples survive from the colonial period,...
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Hoi An is a coastal city in central Vietnam to the South China Sea. The city is located in the province of Quang Nam and has about 25,000 inhabitants. The former harbor town of the Champa people at......
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I only stayed one night in Hoi An. This is a small town. I got cheated at the sugar cane juice stall beside the river. I paid US1 for a glass of sugar cane, where afterwards I checked out I can have...
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