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'''[http://www.hoianancienttown.vn/ Hoi An]''' ([[Vietnamese phrasebook|Vietnamese]]: Hội An) is a beautiful city in [[Vietnam]] just south of [[Da Nang]]. The Old Town of Hoi An is listed as a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]]. Hoi An is also commonly used as the base for half-day trips to the ancient Cham ruins of [[My Son]], another UNESCO World Heritage Site in the jungle of the Central Highlands.
'''[http://www.hoianancienttown.vn/ Hoi An]''' ([[Vietnamese phrasebook|Vietnamese]]: Hội An) is a beautiful city in [[Vietnam]] just south of [[Da Nang]]. The Old Town of Hoi An is listed as a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]]. Hoi An is also commonly used as the base for half-day trips to the ancient Cham ruins of [[My Son]], another UNESCO World Heritage Site in the jungle of the Central Highlands.
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===By plane===
===By plane===
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[[File:DAD Check-in 2012 01.JPG|thumb|Da Nang International Airport]]
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The nearest airport is in [[Da Nang]] which has domestic connections to [[Hanoi]], [[Ho Chi Minh City]], and [[Hue]] and some international flights to [[Bangkok]], [[Singapore]], [[Siem Reap]] (for [[Angkor Wat]]), and charter flights to [[China]].
The nearest airport is in [[Da Nang]] which has domestic connections to [[Hanoi]], [[Ho Chi Minh City]], and [[Hue]] and some international flights to [[Bangkok]], [[Singapore]], [[Siem Reap]] (for [[Angkor Wat]]), and charter flights to [[China]].
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==Get around==
==Get around==
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[[File:Hoi An riverbank approach.JPG|thumb|300px|Ferry boat approaches the city centre wharf]]
The centre of Hoi An is very small and pedestrian-friendly, so you will be walking around most of the time. Motorbikes are banned from the centre of town during certain times of day (08:00 to 11:00, 13:30 to 16:30), but you should keep an eye out for motorized kamikazes, even in the most narrow alleys. The city government does not allow motorbikes to enter Old Town on the 14th and 15th of each lunar month. On those evenings, a lot of activities, including traditional games such as ''bai choi'', ''trong quan'', and ''dap nieu'' are held in all over the town.
The centre of Hoi An is very small and pedestrian-friendly, so you will be walking around most of the time. Motorbikes are banned from the centre of town during certain times of day (08:00 to 11:00, 13:30 to 16:30), but you should keep an eye out for motorized kamikazes, even in the most narrow alleys. The city government does not allow motorbikes to enter Old Town on the 14th and 15th of each lunar month. On those evenings, a lot of activities, including traditional games such as ''bai choi'', ''trong quan'', and ''dap nieu'' are held in all over the town.
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===Old Town===
===Old Town===
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[[File:Pont japonais à Hoa.JPG|thumb|The Japanese Covered Bridge (Chua Cau)]]
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The Old Town, with its historical architecture and very walkable streets filled with shops and restaurants, is arguably at its best at night, when the activity along the river front is lit by the soft light of silk lanterns.
The Old Town, with its historical architecture and very walkable streets filled with shops and restaurants, is arguably at its best at night, when the activity along the river front is lit by the soft light of silk lanterns.
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Numerous '''congregation halls''', where Chinese expatriate residents socialized and held meetings, are dotted about the town. They are typically named after the home region of their members, such as Fujian and Canton. Your ticket allows admission to one. Some do not have ticket-takers, so it's up to you if you want to try wandering into a second.
Numerous '''congregation halls''', where Chinese expatriate residents socialized and held meetings, are dotted about the town. They are typically named after the home region of their members, such as Fujian and Canton. Your ticket allows admission to one. Some do not have ticket-takers, so it's up to you if you want to try wandering into a second.
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==Do==
==Do==
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[[Image:Chamislands1.JPG|thumb|Cham islands as seen from Hoi An]]
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|Sunset cruise in Hoi An]]
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|Sunset cruise in Hoi An]]
There are boat rides on the river, local beaches, diving.
There are boat rides on the river, local beaches, diving.
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==Eat==
==Eat==
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[[Image:Food SpringRollCaoLau.JPG|thumb|''Gỏi cuốn'' fresh spring rolls and ''cao lầu'' noodles]]
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Food in Hoi An is, even by high Vietnamese standards, cheap and tasty. In addition to the usual suspects, there are three dishes that Hoi An is particularly famous for:
Food in Hoi An is, even by high Vietnamese standards, cheap and tasty. In addition to the usual suspects, there are three dishes that Hoi An is particularly famous for:
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* '''Wonton dumplings''', essentially the same as the Chinese kind, served up in soup or deep-fried.
* '''Wonton dumplings''', essentially the same as the Chinese kind, served up in soup or deep-fried.
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If you are really adventurous, walk to the Central Market, and have a local breakfast. Seating on stools, eating a bowl of cao lau with wooden chopsticks, and sipping the ice cold "white coffee with vinamilk" is an adventure. Beware though, prices will vary immensely, as shopkeepers swarm over you to sell you things, or even shove plates of food before you. Just keep declining politely and return the food you don't fancy. Keep small denominations of dong with you, as you probably won't get change if you give them US dollars. Also, confirm the prices before you eat the food. Prices range from about 7,000-10,000 dong for a bowl of noodles, and 5,000-7,000 dong for a coffee. The baguette is a nice snack, and should not cost more than 10,000 dong. You can point and say "yes" or "no" to the vegetables and chilli that they will add. A good way to order is to just say "everything" and say "yes" to the chilli. Mineral water is around 10,000 dong for a 1.5 litre bottle.
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Walking along the river at night, you will find a lot of pubs. Beer is around 30,000 dong. Cocktails are 20,000-50,000 dong. There are some bar foods available, such as fried prawn crackers for around 15,000 dong a plate. Just walk into any pub and have a seat.
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===Budget===
===Budget===
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[[Image:HoiAn Riverside.JPG|thumb|Hoi An riverside, seen from Cam Nam]]
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* If you are really adventurous, walk to the '''Central Market''' and have a local breakfast. Seating on stools, eating a bowl of cao lau with wooden chopsticks, and sipping the ice cold "white coffee with vinamilk" is an adventure. Beware though, prices will vary immensely, as shopkeepers swarm over you to sell you things, or even shove plates of food before you. Just keep declining politely and return the food you don't fancy. Keep small denominations of dong with you, as you probably won't get change if you give them US dollars. Also, confirm the prices before you eat the food. Prices range from about 7,000-10,000 dong for a bowl of noodles, and 5,000-7,000 dong for a coffee. The baguette is a nice snack, and should not cost more than 10,000 dong. You can point and say "yes" or "no" to the vegetables and chilli that they will add. A good way to order is to just say "everything" and say "yes" to the chilli. Mineral water is around 10,000 dong for a 1.5 litre bottle.
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==Drink==
==Drink==
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Hoi An is not a party destination and has a rather limited number of nightlife locations.
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Walking along the river at night, you will find a lot of pubs. Beer is around 30,000 dong. Cocktails are 20,000-50,000 dong. There are some bar foods available, such as fried prawn crackers for around 15,000 dong a plate. Just walk into any pub and have a seat. However,
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