Welcome to Hoian, Unesco World Heritage Site

A 30 minute drive from the central city of Danang, Hoian has earned a reputation as one of Vietnam's most picturesque towns. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999, Hoian lures visitors to its lovely preserved mix of Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese and French architecture - evidence of the town's fascinating past as a major trading port. From the 17th to the 19th century, Fai Fo which is Hoian's old name riverside port was frequented by trader from as far away as Holland, China, Japan and India, who came for Vietnam's silk, porcelain, pepper, cinnamon and medicinal plants. While the trade dried up when the river filled with silt, the town distinctive architecture remains intact, having miraculously survived the wars of the 20th century.

Hoian old town features traditional shop - houses, the facades of which are made from carved ironwood.
The front rooms of these houses served as shops, while the families lived on the second floors. Central and back courtyards allowed both sunlight and fresh air to penetrate. To this day, many houses have a pair of carved wooden yin yang symbols are thought to protect the house's inhabitants from ghosts and bad luck.

WHEN TO GO?
Hoian is peaceful and charming town in the Central Vietnam. The weather is warm and hot around the year. Tourists can travel to Hoian every season to indulge into the ancient charm.

HOW TO GET THERE?
Hoian is accessible from Danang by car (30 minutes) and by train (01 hour)
Thus, travelers loving Hoian have to fly from Hanoi or Saigon to Danang. Then they take a car or taxi to Hoian.

WHERE TO STAY?
You have a great choice for your accommodation in Hoian from budget hotels to luxury resorts. Please contact our team to book a hotel or resort in Hoian to fit your preferences.

WHAT TO DO?
• Hoian old town is the most favorite sightseeing and a must-see in Hoian. Stroll around to visit Chinese common houses such as Phuc Kien, Tan Ky, Quan Cong...or Japanese covered bridge. Bike to Tra Que village to live as farmer or enjoy a cruise on Thu Bon river to visit Kim Bong village producing shipbuilding yard, wooden ships, boats, furniture, sculptures and carvings.
• You also ride a bicycle to surrounding villages or along Cua Dai Beach. Further you explore Myson sanctuary, listed by Unesco as World Heritage Site in 1999.
• From Hoian, you have chance to challenge your golf skills at Danang Golf Club or Montgomeri Links Golf Resort
• If you like Vietnamese cuisine, enjoy a cooking class organized by many hotels in Hoian.

WHERE TO SHOP?
Hoian old town accommodates lots of tailor-made clothes from natural silk: on Tran Hung Dao Street, Nguyen Thai Hoc, Phan Chu Trinh, Nhi Trung or Ba Trieu Streets. You can find hand-made products or tailor clothes in Hoian Old town:
1. A Dong Silk – 62 Tran Hung Dao street or 40 Le Loi street, Hoian – Tel: 0510 3910579
2. Bao Khanh Silk – 13 Phan Chu Trinh street, Hoian – Tel: 0510 3861818
3. Trong Anh Gallery – 26 Nui Thanh street, Hoian – Tel: 0510 3950068
4. XQ Hoian – 23 Nguyen Thai Hoc street, Hoian – Tel: 0510 3911872

WHERE TO EAT?
Have lunch or dinner is a must-do for everyone. Hotels and resorts offer you a wide range of dishes both Western or Vietnamese cuisine.
If you like walking or dining outside, hereafter some restaurants:
1. Pho Hoi Restaurant -
2. Full Moon Restaurant – 101 Cua Dai street, Hoian – Tel: 0510 3863210
3. Ngoc Tuyet Restaurant -
4. Nam Long Restaurant – 103 Cua Dai street, Hoian – Tel: 0510 3923723
5. Brother’s Café – 27-29-31 Phan Boi Chau street, Hoian – Tel: 0510 3914150
6. Des Amis Café – 52D Bach Dang street, Hoian – Tel: 0510 3861616
7. Cargo Club – 107 -109 Nguyen Thai Hoc street, Hoian – Tel: 0510 3910489
8. BALOC FLOATING RESTAURANT CONFERENCE SHIP - 7B Hamlet, Dien Nam Dong, Dien Ban, Quang Nam - Tel:0510 3946 879, 3948 531
9. Family Restaurant - 108 Nguyen Thai Hoc street, Hoian - Tel: 05103862279; Fax: 05103911928