The Ancient Town of Hoi An, formerly known as Faifo. Before Faifo, it was a part of Amaravati, the ancient Champa Kingdom. Hoi An was an important trading port from Japan, China, Malaysia, Indonesia and Europe. This is a town that is almost frozen in time and a well preserved Old Town. There are many sites to explore at your leisure, the thousand year old Champa Ba Le Well, the Japanese covered bridge.
At the collapse of the Chinese Ming Dynasty, refugees fleeing persecution was granted asylum by the Nguyen Lord and settled in Hoi An who built many ancestral halls around town. These halls have left a mark on the architecture of the town just as the refugees who have made Hoi An their home left their mark on the unique dialect and the food of the town. Further around town are the ruin of the ancient holy site of the Champa Kingdom Mỹ Sơn. Cham Island, a beautiful diving spot. An Bang beach with water sports like surfing, kite surfing and SUP and nightlife of beach bars and tourists. There are 4 must try dishes in Hoi An that you Fun Genie will surely introduce you to. These are cao lầu, mỳ Quảng, bánh mỳ, cơm gà. There are numerous street vendors and market stalls that serve up these delectable treats. Within the Old Town are upmarket restaurants that serve up westernised versions or modern fusion re-interpretations. Some have even gone down the path of “deconstruction”. If you prefer the authentic version then we recommend any street vendors or the market stalls. Cheap and wonderful and putting the money in the hands of those who need it.
