Hoi An was a truly magical place.
I headed to Hoi An after my time in Halong Bay. The city is a UNESCO Heritage protected site. It’s an ancient city that is cut through with canals. Before Da Nang became the major import/export town of Vietnam, it was the main trading port. The city was divided between the Chinese and Japanese. The Japanese bridge is a major historical site that you can actually visit while in the city.
Visiting Hoi An
Any of the buildings that have blue shutters have been restored to look the way that it did back in the 15th to 19th centuries. It still maintains a quaint seaside town vibe. And it really is close to the sea. A short bike ride from the town center is An Bang beach. The bike ride from the town is beautiful — you can ride through the rice paddies and all of the organic farms on your way. A good time to go is mid-late afternoon so you can witness the beautiful sunset over the sea.
I actually took a bike tour with the hostel I was staying at. DK House is a sister property to Vietnam Backpackers. Its a bit pricier than the locations in Hanoi, but it was totally worth it. I went on a bar crawl with the hostel that was a great introduction to the nightlife in Hoi An.
Hands down the best part of the old city is seeing all of the lanterns lit up at night. Walk to the market, over the canal and you will find streets lined with beautiful handmade lanterns. I would have loved to have brought one home with me, but unfortunately I had no where to put one. You can find ones of all shapes and sizes and colors. It was breathtaking.
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