New Zealand newspaper suggests ways to explore Hoi An, the most beautiful ancient town in Vietnam

Once a bustling trading port, Hoi An - a place located in Central Vietnam - has many wonderful things that attract tourists from all over the world.

International tourists sketch an image of Hoi An ancient town. (Source: TITC)

Recently, writer Katie Lockhart of the New Zealand newspaper NzHerald wrote an article sharing interesting experiences and giving suggestions for international tourists to explore Hoi An - which she considers the most beautiful city in Vietnam.

Describing the beauty of Hoi An, Katie Lockhart praised: “Hoi An is one of the most beautiful destinations in Vietnam and is well worth a visit. This ancient 'yellow street' is deeply engraved by history, by its distinctive colors and charm.”

When the sunlight shines on Hoi An, the ancient town glows with a golden color like a field of ripe rice. Once a bustling trading port, Hoi An has many wonderful things that attract tourists from all over the world. The special thing here is the yellow color of the walls in harmony with the brown color of the tiled roofs, with the highlight being the brilliant lanterns, decorating each house, both stained with time but also sparkling and outstanding.

The streets in the old quarter are like a maze, before the eyes of visitors are tailor shops, souvenir shops, restaurants, cafes with interesting views of the street. When night falls, drifting along the poetic Hoai River, the boats are brightly lit with countless lanterns, the water surface reflects the light of flower lanterns.

And besides the journey to explore Hoi An ancient town, there are still many attractive and interesting things for tourists to admire and experience, from the vast rice fields to the wild and charming beaches. Below are the attractive activities that Katie Lockhart suggests for travel enthusiasts when coming to this beautiful land.

Feel the slow pace of life

Tourists cycle through rice fields in Hoi An. (Source: Quang Nam Newspaper)

If you have been to bustling, bustling cities like Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An brings a sense of peace, taking visitors away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. So, let's follow nature and embrace the comfort, peace and feel the moments of "slow living".

Not far from the old town are vast rice fields swaying in the wind. Cycle along the road running through the rice fields, admire the nature, watch the local farmers at work…

Sip coffee

Like most other destinations in Vietnam, Hoi An's cafes have stunning views and scenery. There are countless places to sit and enjoy coffee, the author suggests visitors try coconut coffee, salt coffee, and iced milk coffee.

Enjoy the fun by the beach

Bai Xep, Cu Lao Cham. (Source: TITC)

When you need to cool off, head to Hoi An's beaches. Stretching all the way to Da Nang, there are many beaches for tourists to choose from such as Cua Dai, An Bang, Ha My, Cu Lao Cham... You can immerse yourself in the cool water, sunbathe on the beach and enjoy freshly picked coconuts.

Souvenir shopping

Hoi An’s fabric has a long history and is an indispensable part of the local culture. This ancient town is also famous for its many traditional tailor shops.

If you only have one day in Hoi An, then the instant designer clothing stores are the perfect choice. Visitors will be able to choose the fabric, color, have it tailored to their exact measurements and only need to wait a few hours to own a unique outfit of their own.

Enjoy world famous street food

From banh mi to cao lau, Hoi An is extremely popular for its attractive cuisine and bustling, bustling scene of eateries. Although there are many options here, food lovers should not hesitate to ask the locals for recommendations of reputable, quality eateries and special dishes of Hoi An brand.

Cao Lau, a typical dish of Quang Nam. (Source: TITC)

Join a street food tour and cooking class

Tours are a great way to get acquainted with any new destination, and learning about local cuisine is no exception. Coming to Hoi An, visitors can not only enjoy delicious dishes but also participate in Hoi An food tours, take part in interesting cooking courses, experience traditional markets, pick vegetables, listen to introductions to famous local dishes...

Experience the delicious restaurants

Katie suggests diners go to Tran Van Cao street, where there are many famous delicious restaurants. Visitors can try banh mi at Madam Khanh, then walk across the street to enjoy cao lau at Cao Lau Lien, walk a few meters to Mi Quang 92 to continue experiencing this attractive dish.

Besides the affordable eateries, there are also many choices of high-end restaurants with a variety of styles for food lovers.

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