Hoi An is easily one of the most photogenic towns we have stayed in with old style Chinese / Japanese / Vietnamese buildings, a river running through and lots of cafes, bars, resturants and craft shops. Being so photogenic resulted in Tash snapping away like a Japanese tourist on a speed / Vietnamese coffee high. The food here is exceptional with many local specialtiies on offer alongside the usual flavoursome and spicy Vietnamese classics. There are also many Bia Hoi establishments where fresh, draft beer is only 3000 dong a glass: 15c! Alongside this there is a pretty nice beach 3 kilometres away from the centre and we have rode out there on bicycles to enjoy some lunch, swim and to do some skids!
Hoi An has a similar feel to it as Kampot did in Cambodia, yet it is bigger, cleaner and also has a beach. Whilst here we have visited some of the buildings in the old town (which is a UNESCO World Heritage listed site) as well as cycling and walking around soaking up the sights.
From here we continue or journey northwards (finishing in Hanoi in 2 weeks time), with our next stop being Hue - a place with an Ancient Citadel and heaps of history.
Loving Vietnam!
