** Hoi An**, an ancient port city which has been renown for its trading route between the Japanese, Chinese and the western world by at the Mekong delta. It’s marked as UNESCO world heritage site and inhabits cultural heritages which portray the way of living back in those times.
To get there (from Da Nang), we took a shuttle bus which you can book at the tourist centre and would cost you about 220k VND round trip per person (every hour). The drive is about 45minutes away.
Fukien Temple
Getting there, we first stopped by at the Phuc Kien temple built by the local Chinese community coming from Southern China.
Inside the Fukien Temple
Sugar cane juice (Nuoc Mia) machine. My favorite drink.
Running merchant selling you fruits.
The boats at the riverside offer you food and drinks. People also use waterways to get to different spots in the town.
Streets have lanterns hung; ideally you arrive in the late afternoon and stay until late.
B and me taking photos.
B bought a rice hat - too bad we forgot it at departure - and we bought some clementines.
The side streets offers clothing, bags, and all other local gooods. Make sure you bargain before you buy.
View down to the Japanese bridge.
The Japanese bridge was first built during 16th century and remodeled many times.
Fishing boats
Suddenly, my phone (Galaxy S7) died while on travel. It was time to find some lunch, to recharge and switch.
On the other side of the river bank (Bach Dang), you find lots of restraurants and bars.
Lunch - Spring rolls
Lunch - Duck
Lunch - Cream Mango Panna Cotta dessert
Local food and vegetable market.
Exploring further streets.
Myself enjoying an Americano coffee
Hoi An roastery - Vietnam has one of the best coffees in the world and is a main exporter after Thailand has taken over rice exports.
View down from the rooftop café.
Watching.
My opposite is also chilling.
Dog puppies - stray dogs are not an exception.
Street food sells everywhere, but in the evening food merchants also gather home.
Another temple
Last visit until 6pm
Riverside
In the evening, Hoi An begins to light up.
The streets get lit with lanterns.
Enjoying my time!
The other side.
Girls sell you lanterns you can put on the river letting them float.
Evening beer and sandwich
Inside the kitchen where we ate.
Oposite you can buy bags…
Red lanterns
Entry to Japanese brige at dusk.
Not a film scene - couples let taking wedding photos is not rare in scenic places in Viet Nam.
Green lanterns
Hoi An Roastery; we had a coffee upstairs.
Scarfs and clothing