Hoi An is a city in central Vietnam that has some cool sights and fun things to do. 15 years ago there was not much here but it gained UNESCO status and tourism has exploded. I had a cold for a chunk of time here and spent a day resting in the hotel, but we still managed to get out and have a good time. There are tailors everywhere offering to make you clothes in as little as 24 hours, but most of them seem to have questionable fabric. Nevertheless, I did have a shirt made for cheap that came out pretty well.
A view of some lanterns (also everywhere in Hoi An) and the Japanese Covered Bridge, built by Japanese traders in 1590 to more easily trade with the Chinese. One side is guard by monkey statues, the other by dog statues. We are looking out from the balcony of the Phung Hung ancient house which is part of one of many UNESCO protected sites in the old town of Hoi An.
Along the river in old town.
We did manage to get out and ride bikes around town a bit. This is out of the touristy part of the city.
This is cao lau which is the major Hoi An specialty. It's grilled pork, a specific type of noodle (closer to spaghetti than most Asian noodles), herbs, sprouts and croutons. One of the better things we've eaten in Vietnam.
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