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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
            Although Vietnam has at times been labeled as a dangerous country...
Last edited: 30 May 2009
History 
            Throughout its history, Hoi An has been a well know port town...
Last edited: 30 May 2009
Recommended Reading 
in hoi an there is a little and very useful guide called Live Hoi an Magazine...
Last edited: 24 December 2009
Tourist Board Info 
           Unlike many other tourist destinations, Hoi An does not have many...
Last edited: 30 May 2009
Weather & When to Go 
            The climate of Hoi An is considered tropical.  This means that the...
Last edited: 24 July 2006
Hoi An ancient town 
Situated on the banks of the Thu Bon River 30km (19 miles) south of Danang...
Last edited: 23 January 2009
Hoi An overview 
The ancient town of Hoi An    Lying on the estuary of the Thu Bon river, the...
Last edited: 18 February 2009
Monsoon season & flooding 
All travellors should be aware that annual monsoon season is from 1 September...
Last edited: 30 May 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Hoi An is NOT easily accessbile to the international tourist!  in fact it is...
Last edited: 30 May 2009
Getting Around 
There is a regular bus service to/from Danang but most peole take on of the...
Last edited: 01 June 2009
Public Transportation 
            There are a few options for public transportation while in Hoi An...
Last edited: 25 July 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
            Taxis and rental cars are options for getting around while in Hoi...
Last edited: 05 October 2007
Getting around in Hoi An 
WALKING Hoi An has pleasant places to walk. Most of the hotels are concentrated...
Last edited: 24 April 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Some people complain that there are not many activities in Hoi An to do except...
Last edited: 06 January 2010
Events & Festivals 
            Throughout the year Hoi An hosts many festivals and events, some of...
Last edited: 25 July 2006
First-time Visitors 
Hoi An is friendly, a lot of english and is geared up for tourism. Old, with...
Last edited: 28 July 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
few visitors to hoian know about a hoian unique attraction that is known to...
Last edited: 06 January 2010
Sports & Activities 
There are plenty of activities offered in Hoi An to keep visitors entertained...
Last edited: 27 November 2009
Cinnamon cruises 
Cinnamon Cruises is one of the travel branches belongs to the Le Nguyen...
Last edited: 21 December 2009
Hoi an Lantern festival 
  Hi Everyone ! The festival activities display the real life of Hoi An people...
Last edited: 06 January 2010
Hoi An Orphanage 
The Hoi An Orphanage is owned and run by the Vietnamese Communist Government...
Last edited: 29 June 2007
Homestay Tours 
Hoi An Homestay Tours is a family run business which gives travellers the...
Last edited: 07 January 2010
Local tours 
There are many optional tours in Hoi An. You should at least try to enjoy some...
Last edited: 07 January 2010
Lotus Jewellery 
Possibly the most beautiful Jewellery store in Vietnam! Hand made Sterling...
Last edited: 14 July 2009
My Son Hollyland Tours back by boat 
MY SON HOLLYLAND recognized as the world heritage by UNESCO My son Hollyland...
Last edited: 07 January 2010
Philong Tours 
Hoi An Philong tours  is a travel agency  which arranges the Hoi an local tours...
Last edited: 06 January 2010
River Tours 
 Lovely tour I did.I went around Hoi an by boat,the boat was big and covered...
Last edited: 06 January 2010
Scuba Diving and Snorkelling 
Diving in Hoi An has only been established in the last 4 years and as such it...
Last edited: 14 July 2009
Useful Contacts  
PEOPLE’S COMMITTEE OF HOI AN TOWN 9 Tran Hung Dao St., Hoi An town Tel: 861...
Last edited: 01 June 2009
Cham Island Diving Centre 
About the diving: Depends on the conditions.  The water is cold (24 degrees...
Last edited: 14 July 2009
Hoi An Eco Tours 
Hoi An Eco Tours is a family run Business which gives travellers a great insight
Last edited: 12 September 2009
Tony the Tailor 
We bought several suits and a number of ladies cloth, formal and informal, at...
Last edited: 06 January 2010
Yaly Couture 
Yaly is a good place to go for items that require attention to detail: apparel...
Last edited: 26 September 2006
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Hoi An has plenty of restaurants. Especially the area around Nguyen Tai Hoc...
Last edited: 10 October 2007
People-watching 
There are heaps of restaurants along both sides of the river where you can stop...
Last edited: 21 January 2009
Laugh Cafe 
Update: LAUGH CAFE has moved; it is now at 126 Tran Cao Van (TCV). This is the...
Last edited: 14 August 2009
Online Resources 
Hoi An features a burgeoning restaurant scene with options for all tastes and...
Last edited: 23 March 2009
Hoi An Restaurant 
Thanks to its history, Hoi An has evolved its own unique cuisine, a delicious...
Last edited: 21 March 2009
Vinh Hung 1 Restaurant 
Vinh Hung is a traditional Vietnamese food restaurant in the centre of Hoi An...
Last edited: 28 December 2009
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Inside Vietnam: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Money: The official currency in Vietnam is Dong. The Dong is non-convertible...
Last edited: 01 November 2008
Crossing the Border 
Visa exemption: (source http://vietnamtou... ) Not more than 30 days: for...
Last edited: 28 June 2006
Important Phrases 
Pronunciations can vary significantly within Vietnam (especially northern vs...
Last edited: 27 March 2008
Telephones 
A phone number in Vietnam look like: + ( country code) (city code) (phone...
Last edited: 22 October 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Etiquette When eating with chopsticks, do not leave the chopsticks in the rice...
Last edited: 29 March 2008
Adventure Travel in Vietnam 
It seems that every article you read about Vietnam is saying the same thing...
Last edited: 22 October 2009
Food and Dining 
As of 2003, a great number of restaurants th... Vietnam tend to use a lot of...
Last edited: 03 February 2008
Guides 
In the largest cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, tourist infrastructure is...
Last edited: 20 April 2009
Scams and annoyances 
Scams Before you go, check for the current conversion rate.  1USD...
Last edited: 25 April 2009
Vietnam travel tips 
Things to remember: It's in your best interests not to drink the tap water...
Last edited: 30 November 2006
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