{"id":2641,"date":"2018-05-07T15:18:42","date_gmt":"2018-05-07T08:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/?p=2641"},"modified":"2019-07-30T20:30:14","modified_gmt":"2019-07-30T13:30:14","slug":"8-reasons-to-visit-hoi-an","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/8-reasons-to-visit-hoi-an\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Reasons Hoi An Should Be Your Next Travel Destination"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2719 size-full\" title=\"rice field, beaches and food in Hot An\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Hoi-An-1.jpg\" alt=\"8 reasons Hoi An Should Be Your Next Travel Destination because of Food, Rice Fields, Beach and Silk Lanterns\" width=\"945\" height=\"756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Hoi-An-1.jpg 945w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Hoi-An-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Hoi-An-1-768x614.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask anyone who has spent time in Hoi An, the popular\u00a0UNESCO World Heritage former trading village\u00a0located in the middle of Vietnam\u2019s sprawling coastline, and they\u2019ll likely give you many reasons why this should be your next travel destination: souvenir shops, restaurants, ancient places, hip-looking coffee shops, nearby rice paddies and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considering both\u00a0<a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/how-to-spend-one-day-in-hoi-an-custom-itineraries-for-vietnam\/\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Hoi An<\/a>\u2019s size and population, this picturesque town has quite a lot to offer to its visitors. Whether you are a traveler passing by for a few days or someone who wants to explore the ins and outs of this historical destination, you will have your hands full with all sorts of entertainment.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/8-reasons-to-visit-hoi-an\/#8_Reasons_to_Visit_Hoi_An\" >8 Reasons to Visit Hoi An<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/8-reasons-to-visit-hoi-an\/#Map_of_Featured_Places\" >Map of Featured Places<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/8-reasons-to-visit-hoi-an\/#Tailor_Shops\" >Tailor Shops<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/8-reasons-to-visit-hoi-an\/#Silk_Lanterns\" >Silk Lanterns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/8-reasons-to-visit-hoi-an\/#Art_Street\" >Art Street<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/8-reasons-to-visit-hoi-an\/#Local_Food\" >Local Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/8-reasons-to-visit-hoi-an\/#Rice_fields_and_Tra_Que_Village\" >Rice fields and Tra Que Village<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/8-reasons-to-visit-hoi-an\/#Beach\" >Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/8-reasons-to-visit-hoi-an\/#Photography\" >Photography<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/8-reasons-to-visit-hoi-an\/#Hoi_An_Impression_Theme_Park\" >Hoi An Impression Theme Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Reasons_to_Visit_Hoi_An\"><\/span><a name=\"menu\"><\/a>8 Reasons to Visit Hoi An<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, why should you include Hoi An in your travels around Vietnam? Here is a list of 8 compelling reasons that will make you wish that you\u2019d never visited this town in the first place because you will not want to leave afterward!<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#tailor\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Tailor Shops<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#lantern\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Silk Lanterns<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#art\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Art Street<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#local\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Local Food<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#rice\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Rice fields and Tra\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#que\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Que Village<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#beach\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Beach<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#impression\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Hoi An Impressions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Map_of_Featured_Places\"><\/span>Map of Featured Places<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1MCRNx50JnHnjk8g4sFDAgedfypDzSMZo\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tailor_Shops\"><\/span><strong> <a name=\"tailor\"><\/a>Tailor Shops<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>When visiting Hoi An, you don&#8217;t want to miss out on <a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/custom-made-yes-please-a-guide-to-custom-tailoring-in-vietnam\/\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">the opportunity of getting a bespoke suit<\/a>\u00a0, \u00a0custom fitted shoes or a tailor-made dress. While needle masters in Savile Row (London) are quite renowned around the world, Vietnamese tailors also produce top-of-the-line designs that meet Western standards while using the finest fabrics. Yaly, Bebe, Kimmy and A Dong Silk are some well known Hoi An Tailors that offer quick turn around, and good service.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2655\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2655\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2655 size-large\" title=\"tailoring shop in Hoi An\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8-reasons-travel-hoi-an-1-of-1-1024x549.jpg\" alt=\"8 reasons to visit Hoi An\" width=\"1024\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8-reasons-travel-hoi-an-1-of-1-1024x549.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8-reasons-travel-hoi-an-1-of-1-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8-reasons-travel-hoi-an-1-of-1-768x412.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8-reasons-travel-hoi-an-1-of-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2655\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">tailoring shop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#menu\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Back to content<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Silk_Lanterns\"><\/span><strong> <a name=\"lantern\"><\/a>Silk Lanterns<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silk lanterns are everywhere in Hoi An. The reason why has to do with the legacy that Chinese and Japanese left back in the 15th and 16th century when this town used to be Vietnam\u2019s busiest trading port. Some locals will tell you they hang them in front of their homes to bring health, happiness and good luck. The truth is that lanterns give Hoi An a charming and distinctive character at night when visitors wander around Ancient Town admiring the gorgeous street lighting. Every month on the night of the full moon, the Lantern Festival takes place while all transports (even bicycles) are banned from roaming the streets. Our recommendation is to pre-book a table at a riverside restaurant to watch all the fun go by.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2714\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2714\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2714 size-large\" title=\"traditional colored silk lanterns in Hoi An\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DSC06932-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Hoi An colorful silk Lanterns\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DSC06932-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DSC06932-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DSC06932-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2714\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Silk lanterns in Hoi An<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#menu\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Back to content<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Art_Street\"><\/span><strong><a name=\"art\"><\/a> Art Street<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Originally named Courbert Street during the French times, Phan Boi Chau is considered the art and culture street in Hoi An. Once the main street of the French Quarter, the buildings along this avenue reflect French architectural styles with its shops and houses aligned in rows on a broad street. As a matter of fact, as you roam the numerous galleries and cultural spaces on Phan Boi Chau, look out for details of French architecture such as arches, pillars, balconies and the French-style wooden shutters. Here is a little secret: Mr. Duong who owns the house at 25 Phan Boi Chau has many stories to tell about the history of the area. You can ask at the March Gallery if he is available for a short tour.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2657\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2657\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2657 size-large\" title=\"street art in Hoi An \" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/precious-heritage-source-trover.com_-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"8 reasons to visit Hoi An\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/precious-heritage-source-trover.com_-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/precious-heritage-source-trover.com_-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/precious-heritage-source-trover.com_-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/precious-heritage-source-trover.com_.jpg 1224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2657\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">street art in Hoi An<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#menu\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Back to content<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Local_Food\"><\/span><strong><a name=\"local\"><\/a> Local Food<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hoi An also ranks pretty high on the food scene since it showcases a handful of regional dishes that you won\u2019t find anywhere else in Vietnam. Cao Lau is probably the most renowned local delicacy and will not be found anywhere else but Hoi An. Why? Apparently, the water used for cooking the broth comes from an ancient well (called Cham well) that gives this dish its scrumptious, unique taste. Regardless of the water source, this is a must-try meal that you won&#8217;t find anywhere else but Hoi An. Besides this bowl of goodness, other local must-try dishes are B\u00e1nh Bao V\u1ea1c (White Roses), Com Ga (Chicken Rice) or the Mango Cakes sold on the streets. However, our all-time favorite is Banh Mi Hoi An. Unlike other versions of the popular Vietnamese sandwich, this one seems to have an acquired taste that we haven\u2019t found anywhere else. Apparently, the key to a great Banh Mi is in the owner&#8217;s secret sauce. If so, head to Banh mi Phuong at 2B Phan Chu Trinh and try it yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2718\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2718\" style=\"width: 874px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2718 size-large\" title=\"traditional food in Hoi An with green lettuce, noodle, shrimp and chicken \" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/20180504_131630-01-874x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Mi Quang Noddle in Hoi An with green lettuce, shrimp and chicken\" width=\"874\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/20180504_131630-01-874x1024.jpeg 874w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/20180504_131630-01-256x300.jpeg 256w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/20180504_131630-01-768x899.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 874px) 100vw, 874px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2718\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">traditional food in Hoi An<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#menu\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Back to content<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rice_fields_and_Tra_Que_Village\"><\/span><strong><a name=\"rice\"><\/a> Rice fields and Tra Que Village<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most common things to do in Hoi An is cycling around town. While riding your bicycle in the Ancient Town can be a daunting task depending on the time of the day, we recommend heading over the surrounding countryside and enjoy the colourful rice paddies that are just a short ride away from the city centre. If you want to witness the real local experience, do it during the early morning (6-7 AM) when the sunlight shines beautifully over the fields creating amazing textures and colours. If you ride your bicycle along Hai Ba Tung street for about 3km, you will not only find rice paddies but also discover Tra Que Village, a uniquely quaint area of Hoi An full of vegetable gardens and ponds. You will get a glimpse into the country life as you watch the farmers cultivate, care for and harvest their produce. Plus you will suddenly come to the realisation why local dishes taste so good: it\u2019s all about the greens!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2716\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2716\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2716 size-large\" title=\"Green Rice Field with Sunset in Hoi An\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DSC07859-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Green Rice Field with Sunset in Hoi An\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DSC07859-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DSC07859-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DSC07859-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2716\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Green Rice Field with Sunset in Hoi An<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#menu\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Back to content<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beach\"><\/span><strong><a name=\"beach\"><\/a> Beach<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like all of the above wasn\u2019t enough, it turns out that this town is also a beach destination. In fact, if you keep cycling past Tra Que Village on Hai Ba Trung, you will end up at the nicest spot on Hoi An\u2019s <a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/cruising-the-coast-the-top-5-best-beach-destinations-in-vietnam\/\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">coastline:<\/a> An Bang beach. Only 4 kilometres away from the city centre, head over here in the afternoon to cap off a busy day of sightseeing and souvenir shopping. Whether you want to sit back and relax under a sun umbrella or enjoy yourself knee deep in the water, this is the go-to beach in Hoi An since the once-popular Cua Dai beach is now suffering from severe erosion. On a clear day, you will be able to spot Da Nang\u2019s coastline and its tall buildings, or even the mountains in Son Tra Peninsula if you get really lucky.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2717\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2717\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2717 size-large\" title=\"Hoi An beach with traditional fishing boat and blue sky\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DSC07986-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Hoi An beach with fishing boat and blue sky\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DSC07986-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DSC07986-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DSC07986-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2717\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hoi An beach with fishing boat and blue sky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#menu\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Back to content<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photography\"><\/span><strong> Photography<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/hoi-an-brief-history-and-historical-sites-to-visit\/\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">This picturesque town<\/a>\u00a0is a photographer\u2019s paradise. It doesn\u2019t matter whether you are an avid photographer or someone who recently started taking pictures, your camera will fall head over hills in love with Hoi An. Its colonial buildings with wooden structures, the quays and canals that make up the townscape and the locals hanging out at every other corner simply make the best scene for your shots. And if you don\u2019t believe us, pay a visit to the French photographer Rehahn\u2019s gallery\/museum called \u2018Precious Heritage\u2019 (located on the aforementioned Art Street, Phan Boi Chau) where visitors can enjoy looking at his beautifully taken photographs of Hoi An (where he is settled) as well as the shots of the 54 ethnic groups scattered across Vietnam.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2669\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2669\" style=\"width: 870px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2669 size-full\" title=\"bike and photography in Hoi An\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Alleyway_5-1.jpg\" alt=\"Hoi An alleyway \" width=\"870\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Alleyway_5-1.jpg 870w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Alleyway_5-1-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Alleyway_5-1-768x521.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2669\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hoi An a perfect place for photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#menu\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Back to content<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hoi_An_Impression_Theme_Park\"><\/span><strong><a name=\"impression\"><\/a>Hoi An Impression Theme Park<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The latest addition to the entertainment scene, Hoi An Impression Theme Park is a long way off being finished but the lovely open-air theatre is already showing the play \u2018Hoi An Memories Sceneries\u2019. The show covers the history of this commercial trading port while offering a glimpse of what life would have been like from the 15th to the 19th century. Apart from the cast of over 500 actors and a 25,000 square meters, the lighting and sound put together an incredible show that makes this play an unforgettable experience that you don\u2019t want to miss out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Looking for things to do near Hoi An? Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/guide-ba-na-hills-golden-bridge\/\">Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2656\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2656\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2656 size-large\" title=\"Outdoor theater in Hoi An\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8-reasons-travel-hoi-an-1-of-3-1024x554.jpg\" alt=\"8 reasons to visit Hoi An\" width=\"1024\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8-reasons-travel-hoi-an-1-of-3-1024x554.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8-reasons-travel-hoi-an-1-of-3-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8-reasons-travel-hoi-an-1-of-3-768x415.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8-reasons-travel-hoi-an-1-of-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2656\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Outdoor theater<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope you enjoyed reading about the 8 reasons to Visit Hoi An! Once you&#8217;re done with everything on this list you might consider exploring the beautiful surrounding countryside! XO Tours offers an <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/hoi-an\/hoi-an-motorbike-tour.html\" rel=\"\u201ddofollow\u201d\">amazing morning motorbike tour<\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/hoi-an\/hoi-an-evening-walking-food-tour.html\" rel=\"\u201ddofollow&quot;\">fun evening walking food tour<\/a> that explores the island of Cam Kim, which has virtually been untouched by tourism. On both tours, you&#8217;ll get to each some delicious local food, while getting to meet the local people in their homes and places of work! You can book one or both of our Hoi An tours by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/hoi-an\/\" rel=\"\u201ddofollow&quot;\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a>. We hope to see you in Hoi An soon!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#menu\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Back to content<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Ask anyone who has spent time in Hoi An, the popular\u00a0UNESCO World Heritage former trading village\u00a0located in the middle of Vietnam\u2019s sprawling coastline, and they\u2019ll likely give you many reasons why this should be your next travel destination: souvenir shops, restaurants, ancient places, hip-looking coffee shops, nearby rice paddies and much more. Considering both\u00a0Hoi [&hellip;]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":2666,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Top 8 reasons to visit Hoi An - your next favorite city in Vietnam","_seopress_titles_desc":"In this article, we explore the top 8 reasons to visit Hoi An and how to get the most out of stay. 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