Where is the 'yellow town' praised by New Zealand newspaper as the most beautiful in Vietnam?

Describing the beauty of Hoi An, Katie Lockhart praised: “Hoi An is one of the most beautiful destinations in Vietnam and is well worth a visit. This ancient ‘yellow town’ is deeply engraved by history, by its distinctive colors and charm.”

When the sunlight shines on Hoi An, the ancient town glows yellow like a field of ripe rice. Once a bustling trading port, this small town in Central Vietnam has many wonderful things that attract tourists from all over the world. The special thing here is the yellow color of the walls in harmony with the brown color of the tiled roofs, with the highlight being the colorful lanterns, decorating each house, both stained with time but also sparkling and outstanding.

The streets in the old quarter are like a maze, before visitors' eyes are tailor shops, souvenir shops, restaurants, cafes with interesting views of the street. When night falls, drifting along the poetic Hoai River, the boats are brightly lit with countless lanterns, the water surface reflects the light of flower lanterns.

And besides the journey to explore Hoi An ancient town, there are still many attractive and interesting things for visitors to admire and experience, from immense rice fields to wild and charming beaches.

When the sunlight shines on Hoi An, the ancient town glows yellow like a shimmering field of ripe rice.

Below are some exciting activities that Katie Lockhart suggests for travelers to do when visiting this beautiful town.

Feel the slow pace of life

If you have been to bustling, bustling cities like Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An brings a sense of peace, taking visitors away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Therefore, let nature take you to the comfort, peace and feel the moments of "slow living".

Not far from the old town are vast rice fields swaying in the wind. Cycle along the road running through the rice fields, admire the nature, watch the local farmers at work…

Tourists cycle through rice fields in Hoi An

Sip coffee

Like most other destinations in Vietnam, Hoi An's cafes boast stunning views and scenery. There are countless places to sit and enjoy a coffee, the author suggests visitors try coconut coffee, salt coffee, and iced milk coffee.

Enjoy the fun at the beach

When you need to cool off, head to Hoi An’s beaches. Stretching all the way to Da Nang, there are many beaches for visitors to choose from such as Cua Dai, An Bang, Ha My, Cu Lao Cham... You can immerse yourself in the cool sea water, sunbathe on the beach and enjoy freshly picked coconuts.

Just 3km north of Hoi An, An Bang is one of the most interesting and attractive beaches in Vietnam.

Souvenir shopping

Hoi An has a long history of fabric, so it is an indispensable part of the place. This ancient town is also famous for its many traditional tailor shops. If you only have one day in Hoi An, then the tailor shops are the perfect choice. Visitors can choose the fabric, color, have it tailored to their exact measurements and only need to wait a few hours to own a unique outfit of their own.

This old town is also famous today for its many traditional costume tailoring shops.

Enjoy world famous street food

From banh mi to cao lau, Hoi An is a favorite for its delicious cuisine and bustling eateries. Although there are many options, food lovers should not hesitate to ask the locals for recommendations of reputable, quality eateries and Hoi An’s signature dishes.

Cao Lau is a specialty that tourists must try when coming to Hoi An.

Join a street food tour and cooking class

Tours are a great way to get acquainted with any new destination, and learning about local cuisine is no exception. Coming to Hoi An, visitors can not only enjoy delicious dishes but also join Hoi An culinary tours, take part in interesting cooking courses, experience going to traditional markets, picking vegetables, listening to introductions to famous local dishes...

Foreign tourists happily enjoy cuisine in Hoi An ancient town

Experience the good restaurants

Katie suggests that diners go to Tran Van Cao Street, where there are many famous delicious restaurants. Visitors can try banh mi at Madam Khanh, then walk across the street to enjoy cao lau at Cao Lau Lien, and walk a few meters to Mi Quang 92 to continue experiencing this attractive noodle dish. Besides the popular eateries, there are also many options of high-class restaurants with diverse styles for culinary enthusiasts.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/thi-tran-mau-vang-duoc-bao-new-zealand-ca-ngoi-dep-nhat-viet-nam-o-dau-18524062611475678.htm