The Old Town’s cultural sites and the beaches are probably the most popular Hoi An attractions, but there’s plenty more to see if you go further afield. Natural wonderlands, golf courses, UNESCO accredited cultural sites and plenty more are supported by a vast array of tour options. From My Son to the Marble Mountains, from Hai Van Pass to Ba Na Hills and the glorious Cham Islands.
Tour Attractions
Ba Na Hills
The mountain-top resort of Ba Na Hills is like Vietnam’s Disneyland. A hill station and resort on top of a mountain, its replica of a medieval French village is a great day out for anyone who fancies a change from the Old Town and the beach. You’ll find the 3-floor Sunworld Amusement Park alongside street … Read more
Marble Mountains
Only 20 minutes from Hoi An by bus or hired car, the Marble Mountains is the perfect destination for history lovers or anyone looking to get a better view of the central Vietnamese plain from above. Below the surface, a complicated system of caves and tunnels interlaced with pagodas, shrines and gigantic statues make this an unforgettable experience. But go early to avoid unbearable heat during the summer months as well as the hordes of tourists all year round.The Marble Mountains site is also famous for its sculpted marble statues that range widely in size and price at nearby venues.
Son Tra: The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Monkey Mountain
Da Nang’s Monkey Mountain (Son Tra) offers amazing views, Vietnam’s tallest Buddhist statue, monkeys and a fascinating history. All you need to know is here.
The Ultimate Guide to My Son Sanctuary, Vietnam
My Son Sanctuary is a historically important site near Hoi An, Vietnam with expansive Champa civilization Hindu temples dating back 1500+ years. Fascinating.
Chinese Assembly Halls in Hoi An’s Ancient Town
Hoi An’s Chinese Assembly Halls are the most significant historical sites in Hoi An’s Ancient Town. The Fujian and Cantonese Halls are the standouts.
The Hai Van Pass by Motorbike
Acclaimed as one of the great coast roads in the world Hai van Pass doesn’t disappoint. When traveling between Hue and Da Nang/Hoi An Hai Van Pass is not to be missed – otherwise make a day trip of it.The road snakes along the hillside, weaving back and forth through a series of hairpin bends, steep inclines and breathtaking scenery until you reach its famous summit. Here the fortifications date back to the Dai Viet Kingdom and to Emperor Minh Mang’s rule. Historically, Hai Van was the physical division between the Champa and Dai Viet Kingdoms, and the imposing gate-like structures at the summit were used as a border crossing. It is the natural frontier between north and south Vietnam.
Cham Islands
Contents About Cham Islands (Cu Lao Cham) Clearly visible from Hoi An’s Beaches, Cham Islands is an unspoiled, marine-protected island group. This idyllic enclave boasts beautiful golden sands, luscious azure waters, and a centuries’ old way-of-life. The islands have an extensive cultural history, linked directly to the Cham people – Hindu traders, possibly from Borneo. The … Read more
