Hoi an is totally a different city in Vietnam.
We reached Hoi An via the Danang international airport - and taking a cab to Hoi An old town for about $18 USD.
If you reach in the evening, you will be greeted by a river full of lighted paper lanterns - where each lantern holds the hopes and wishes of individuals.
Spot these two kids selling lanterns..
Hoi An is a city full of rice fields, and other plantations. You can give it a try in planting when you join one of the eco-tours available. It is not an easy feat.
We also took part in a bus tour to My Son. Pronounced as Mi Sern, it is similar to Angkor Wat in Cambodia, but at a smaller scale. Many of the temples were destroyed during the war.
The fourth incomplete pillar on the right symbolizes the fact that humans are not 100% perfect. It also gives opportunities for the next generation to improve and do better than before.. to always strive for continual improvement.
When you are in Hoi An, you have to eat cao lau (Cao lầu) , a dish which can only be found in Hoi An. It's delicious!!! It's made up of mint leaves, pork and thick noodles. Taste reminds me of the duck noodles in Singapore. Haha.
Hoi An is a city easily explored by bicycle or motorcycle... delicious food and beautiful city :-)
