Today, we take a walking tour of the old town Hoi An. Hoi An nestled on the banks of the Thu Bon River. Before the river silted up, Hoi An was one of the most important trading ports in Southeast Asia, and a center for East-West exchange and trade. From the 2nd until the 10th century, Hoi An was one of the principal Cham cities. Over the years, Indian, Dutch, Portuguese, French, Thai, Indonesian, Spanish, American, Japanese, Filipino and Chinese ships docked in Hoi An. In the 19th century, as the result of warfare and environmental changes, Hoi An was replaced by Da Nang as a major port. Reflecting the diversity of the traders and missionaries that settled in the port (including Alexander of Rhodes), the ancient architecture is a fascinating mix of Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese. The rooftops of Hoi An retain a magical old world Oriental feel and are a favorite subject for Vietnamese artists. In the early 1980s Hoi An’s ancient quarters and historical monuments came under the protection and restoration efforts of UNESCO and the Polish government. Visit the Japanese covered bridge, Phuc Kien assemble hall, Phung Hung old house, Hoi An museum, Quan Cong temple and Hoi An market. The rest of time is free at your leisure.
Please do not forget to try special local food in Hoi An such as Banh My Phuong – Madame Phuong bread (once visited by the great Anthony Bourdain), Cao Lau, Mi Quang (Quang noodle), Banh Xeo, Com Ga (Rice chicken). (Suggested: Bale Well restaurant)…
Return to the hotel in the afternoon.The rest of time is free
Overnight in Da Nang beach.
Optional tour in the afternoon: Bana Hill & Golden Bridge
At the height of 1,487 m from the sea level, Ba Na Hills has been coined the “heaven on earth” owing to its spectacular climate and otherworldly natural landscape. Just travel to Ba Na Hills and revel yourselves in the typical rotation of four seasons in a single day and numerous festivities, recreations and relaxation, and cuisine.
- Experience the world record-breaking cable car system.
- Visit French Village, which reenacts an old-fashioned and tranquil France lined with recognizable classical landmarks such as the square, church, town, old village and inns.
- Visit the Golden Bridge, which was also voted by TIME magazine as one of the “Top 10 best destinations of the world 2018” and admired by The Guardian as “The world’s most impressive pedestrians’ bridge”, walking on the bridge amid the foggy hills of the mountain, enjoy the gorgeous view of Da Nang City.
- Visit Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda
- Free for joining games in Fantasy Park, the largest indoor game zone of Vietnam that includes countless games, recreations and sports for families.
- Jurassic Park is a must-visit for children fans of the namesake blockbuster “Jurassic Park”. Besides, you can also visit the first wax museum of Vietnam, in which lifelike figurines are modeled after prominent figures worldwide.
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