Hoi An and Da Nang Holidays

Hoi An is a traditional trading city, known for its admirable architecture and rich heritage. The city has scores of Japanese merchant houses and Chinese temples that lure tourists with their beauty. One of the major attractions in the city is its four museums -The Museum of History and Culture, The Hoi An Folklore Museum, The Museum of Trade Ceramics and The Museum of Sa Huỳnh Culture -that preserve and exhibit the history of the region. The elaborately carved 18th-century wooden bridge called the Japanese Covered Bridge also finds many appreciators.

The activities like exploring the city on a cycle tour, taking a cooking class to develop knowledge of Hoi An's diverse cooking methods and dishes, containing Japanese, Chinese and Portuguese influences as well as spending some leisurely hours at the Cửa Đại beach are popular activities that tourists enjoy in Hui An.

The third largest city in Vietnam, Danang is one of the most underrated places in Vietnam. Its historical riches aside, the city is bursting with nightlife, a great concoction of food combinations and stunning tourist attractions. The Marble Mountains, a cluster of marble and limestone hills, deserve the first mention as one of the attractions popular with tourists. The mountains have multiple hidden caves, tunnels and Buddhist shrines waiting to be explored. Trekking the San Tra Peninsula spread over 4000 hectares or exploring it on a motorcycle is a popular experience among visitors looking to get away from the city. Hai Van Pass is another famous tourist attraction in Danang, particularly renowned amidst motorcycle enthusiasts. Danang also has its share of UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Imperial City of Hue, the Old Town of Hoi An, and the My Son ruins. If surfing in Danang is on your mind, head to the Non Nuoc Beach. Other beaches to unwind here include My Khe Beach and China Beach.

Danang has many amazing restaurants serving the freshest seafood you would have ever had. Ideal for budget backpackers, the food is tasty and quite affordable. Funtastic Hostel, Tam's Pub and Surf Shop are some excellent places to eat at in Danang. Some of the 'must try' dishes include Mì Quảng, Bún chả cá (Fish ball noodle soup), Bún mắm, Cánh gà chiên mắm (Fried chicken wings in fish sauce) and Mít trộn (a salad mixed with jack-fruit and pork rind). Read more ...