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Hoi An, located in central Vietnam just 28km southeast of Danang city, is a relaxed tourist town with a charm, culture and history that continues to please visitors. A former international trading port with its heyday in the 17th to 19th centuries, the cultural influences of the Japanese and Chinese merchants are still evident today in the town's architecture and the distinctly Chinese atmosphere of the Old Quarter.
 An overview Hoi An Ancient Town from Hoai river. Source: www.vnphoto.net
Hoi An is known not only for its old-world atmosphere and architecture but also for its cheap tailors, quaint restaurants serving delicious Hoi An specialties, and relaxed atmosphere, as well as the nearby beach.
What to Do?
A day in Hoi An can easily be spent relaxing over coffee or lunch, a stroll or bike ride around town, and a walking tour of the sites in the Ancient town. Highlights include the Japanese Covered Bridge, the ancient homes, the ancestral homes, the assembly , most of which can easily be explored on foot or by bicycle.
A trip to Hoi An is not complete without a visit to one of the many tailor shops which can make a new wardrobe (with varying degrees of success) in only one or two days. Hoi An also features a wide selection of restaurants, cafes, and bars, as well as cooking classes for those who want to learn to make the local Hoi An specialties.
From Hoi An, it is approximately 4 km (or 5-10 minutes) to Cua Dai beach, a nice beach to relax and unwind after a day of shopping, tailors or exploring.
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