The Hoi An dish. Unique to Hoi An due to the town’s water. Water from the town’s wells is used for soaking the rice noodle. And ash from Cham Island giving the noodles a chewy consistency and a distinct flavor. In addition to noodles and the intensely flavored broth, the other compulsory ingredients are slices of pork and crispy pigskin, raw vegetables, coriander, and soya sprouts from Tra Que village

It consists of thin flat rice noodles and a balance of fresh ingredients. Traditionally mixed with shrimp, pork and vegetables, topped with grilled sesame rice crackers, fried shallots, peanuts and a variety of fresh herbs, the flavors are enhanced with a little sweet-flavored broth making the noodle dish moist

Hoi An chicken rice is one of the typical specialities in Quang Nam dating back to several years ago. The dish is famous in Tam Ky City and Hoi An Ancient Town. A plate of truly Hoi An chicken rice must meet all the conditions such as the sticky and fragrant rice. the soft and greasy chicken meat, the very flavorful chicken giblets, etc. The dish is also served with crunchy and sour green papaya, spicy laksa leaves and a little chili sauce. All contribute to make the delicious dish of the Central region which diners may feel nostalgic when thinking about.

Translucent steamed shrimp dumplings made from a 120-year old recipe

Banh Dapmeans cracked or smashed rice pancake. Incorporating yin and yang principles, it combines two kinds of rice. paper sheets. A thin wet sheet sandwiched between two dry brittle ones. To eat, one smashes the ‘sandwich’ creation into small pieces which are then dipped into mam cai, a special fermented salted fish paste.

Cham Islands consists of eight small islands off the coast of Hoi An, one of which is a recognized UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Cu Lao Cham Marine Park attracts travelers looking to enjoy a day of scuba diving and snorkeling, while on Hon Lao Island you can find fishing villages and pristine beaches that are great for sunbathing and water sports.

The village, named after a sweet-flavored herb cultivated in this area, is located north east of Hoi An old town. Centuries ago, it was an important stopping point for boats sailing down the De Vong river from/to Da Nang. This agricultural community supplies vegetables and herbs to most of Hoi An’s food outlets and markets.

Located on the northern edge of Cam Kim Island, just on the other side of the Hoi An River,. We take a boat trip on the Thu Bon River to visit Kim Bong handicraft villages. Kim Bong carpentry village has its own carpenter community. Since a few centuries ago, Vietnamese people here have carved sculptures from wood and built fishing boats. Today, besides producing souvenirs and household stuff, local artisans also assist in renovating wooden heritages in the world heritage town. With the reputation of Kim Bong carpentry, there were many carpenters organized by the King of the Nguyen dynasty in order to build Hue capital.

The pottery village was famous when Hoi An became the flourished sea port in 16th -17th centuries. The product of pottery from this village was sold to many provinces through central Vietnam. The bricks, tiles and floor slabs produced in this famous village were provided to build the old houses and build the spirit constructions in Hoi An old town.

One of the most stunning sights to see in the Hoi An area is My Son Santuary, Viet Nam's most important site of the ancient kingdom of Champa. Between the 4th and 13th centuries, a unique culture that owed its spiritual origins to Indian Hinduism developed on the coast of contemporary Viet Nam. At one time, the site encompassed over 70 temples as well as numerous stele bearing historically important inscriptions in Sanskrit and Cham.

In 2017, Réhahn opened his landmark Precious Heritage Museum and photography gallery. Located in a historic 19th-century house on Phan Boi Chau in Hoi An’s French Quarter, the cultural museum and gallery is a love letter to the country that Réhahn calls home.

Hoi An arose during the 15th to 19th centuries and is a very well preserved former South East Asian trading point. It is melting pot of cultures having been influence by the Chinese, French and Japanese. And these cultures have influenced all aspects from architecture to food to urban layout and quaint atmosphere. Hoi An is in Quang Nam province on the banks of the Thu Bon River, 30km south of Da Nang and on the coast of the East Vietnam Sea.