Hoi An

Hoi An is one of the few cities in the world whose entire historic center is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This international recognition in 1999 rewarded the work of the Vietnamese state and local communities. In total, nearly 1,000 buildings and monuments have been carefully preserved from the ravages of time and real estate speculation.

A historical port

The uniqueness of Hoi An is to present a shining example of the ports of the Far East in the past. The influences of sailors from all over Asia have shaped the local architecture and culture, both architecturally and culinary.

First the Chinese and the Japanese left their mark on the city, then the French during colonization, without forgetting the Vietnamese themselves, forming an eclectic and fascinating mix for history lovers.

A center of cultural life

Hoi An is a more lively and dynamic city than ever thanks to its tourist appeal and Vietnam's economic boom over the past thirty years. The culture of trendy cafes is in full swing while the art galleries allow you to approach the new Vietnamese artistic scene.

A fine example of this rediscovered dynamism is the Lantern Festival. Every month, to celebrate the full moon, the city lights up at nightfall thanks to the thousands of multicolored lanterns installed by the inhabitants. Hoi An then offers travelers its best assets and the inimitable charm of an evening in Vietnam.

Discover Hoi An with us

During our tours in Vietnam, we will make you discover Hoi An off the beaten track, but also its yellow-hued houses, its sanctuaries and its essential monuments, such as the Japanese bridge, the first construction of which dates from the 16th century.

You will also have the opportunity to see for yourself the dynamism of Hoi An by meeting those who make it famous: its craftsmen, its cooks and its inhabitants with generous smiles.

Recommendations: Try to visit Assembly Shrine Phuc Kien, Historic Quan Thang House and the iconic Japanese Small Bridge.

If time allows, we will visit a craft workshop. Installed in a Chinese trading house, the artisans there make silk lanterns and practice traditional embroidery, while offering a dance show!

The culinary journey: take advantage of a free end of the morning to open the door of a café-boutique or an art gallery.

For lunch, we recommend Chef Duc's culinary creations at Mango Mango Restaurant and Lounge. Food is served with craft beer, atypical cocktails and a selection of Cuban cigars, all with a view of one of Hoi An's most famous bridges.