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Hoi An ancent town
Hội An is a city on Vietnam’s central coast known for its well-preserved Ancient Town, cut through with canals. The former port city’s melting-pot history is reflected in its architecture, a mix of eras and styles from wooden Chinese shophouses and temples to colorful French colonial buildings, ornate Vietnamese tube houses and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge with its pagoda.
Hội An is a city on Vietnam’s central coast known for its well-preserved Ancient Town, cut through with canals. The former port city’s melting-pot history is reflected in its architecture, a mix of eras and styles from wooden Chinese shophouses and temples to colorful French colonial buildings, ornate Vietnamese tube houses and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge with its pagoda.
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Hoi An Ancient Town
Hội An is a city on Vietnam’s central coast known for its well-preserved Ancient Town, cut through with canals. The former port city’s melting-pot history is reflected in its architecture, a mix of eras and styles from wooden Chinese shophouses and temples to colorful French colonial buildings, ornate Vietnamese tube houses and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge with its pagoda.
Morning Glory Original
Authentic Central Coast Cuisine
My fourth restaurant in Hoi An, Morning Glory Original, was opened in 2006. My first restaurant, Mermaid, was very much a continuation of my parents’ restaurant - predominantly local food for local people. When foreign tourists started arriving in the mid 90s, the restaurant quickly outgrew its modest location so I sought a new building outside the old town where I could accomodate larger groups, and thus was born White Lantern. My next venture, Cargo Club, opened with a varied menu - western dishes for those missing a taste of home while they were away traveling, along with some of my popular Vietnamese dishes. It was also home to Hoi An’s first European-style bakery and patisserie. Despite having three restaurants already, I realised that there were a lot of wonderful Vietnamese dishes from outside of Hoi An that I really enjoyed - amazing food from the central region. I knew my guests would enjoy them too so I opened Morning Glory Original (Morning Glory as it was known back then) to give guests a broad view of the Vietnamese culinary landscape - what we eat, how we eat, and when we eat. Traditional dishes, celebratory dishes, comfort foods, workers’ meals, medicinal foods, street foods and snacks - covering all aspects of our daily lives.
So why ‘Morning Glory’? Morning Glory (rau muống) is an extremely resilient plant - a type of water spinach packed full of iron. It grows quickly and easily in moist soil, mud or water. To me it reflects the Vietnamese people in many ways - it is hardy and resilient and thrives in even the most difficult of circumstances. As the most popular side dish in Vietnam it is is eaten throughout the land and, after rice, it is the next most important food in the our diet.
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Morning Glory Original
106 Nguyễn Thái HọcMorning Glory Original
Authentic Central Coast Cuisine
My fourth restaurant in Hoi An, Morning Glory Original, was opened in 2006. My first restaurant, Mermaid, was very much a continuation of my parents’ restaurant - predominantly local food for local people. When foreign tourists started arriving in the mid 90s, the restaurant quickly outgrew its modest location so I sought a new building outside the old town where I could accomodate larger groups, and thus was born White Lantern. My next venture, Cargo Club, opened with a varied menu - western dishes for those missing a taste of home while they were away traveling, along with some of my popular Vietnamese dishes. It was also home to Hoi An’s first European-style bakery and patisserie. Despite having three restaurants already, I realised that there were a lot of wonderful Vietnamese dishes from outside of Hoi An that I really enjoyed - amazing food from the central region. I knew my guests would enjoy them too so I opened Morning Glory Original (Morning Glory as it was known back then) to give guests a broad view of the Vietnamese culinary landscape - what we eat, how we eat, and when we eat. Traditional dishes, celebratory dishes, comfort foods, workers’ meals, medicinal foods, street foods and snacks - covering all aspects of our daily lives.
So why ‘Morning Glory’? Morning Glory (rau muống) is an extremely resilient plant - a type of water spinach packed full of iron. It grows quickly and easily in moist soil, mud or water. To me it reflects the Vietnamese people in many ways - it is hardy and resilient and thrives in even the most difficult of circumstances. As the most popular side dish in Vietnam it is is eaten throughout the land and, after rice, it is the next most important food in the our diet.
Popular for day trips, the peaceful Chàm Islands offer water sports like kayaking and swimming, plus diving and snorkeling amid tropical coral reefs. Hòn Lao, the largest island, has quiet Bãi Ong and Bãi Xếp beaches, marine exhibits at Cham Museum, and tiny Buddhist temples. Traditional fishing villages such as Bãi Hương dot Hòn Lao’s coast, while rustic homestays and seafood eateries cluster around its ferry pier
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Cham Island Diving
41 Nguyễn Thái HọcPopular for day trips, the peaceful Chàm Islands offer water sports like kayaking and swimming, plus diving and snorkeling amid tropical coral reefs. Hòn Lao, the largest island, has quiet Bãi Ong and Bãi Xếp beaches, marine exhibits at Cham Museum, and tiny Buddhist temples. Traditional fishing villages such as Bãi Hương dot Hòn Lao’s coast, while rustic homestays and seafood eateries cluster around its ferry pier
Bay Mau Coconut Village in Cam Thanh Commune, Hoi An City is well-known for being an important historical relic as well as a craft village where many houses are built from coconut leaves.
Previously, this area had about 7,000 meter squares of coconut trees which freely grown.
This area is located near the mangrove ecosystem estuary. It has large space and was selected as an army of Hoi An local resident in wars. Therefore, Bay Mau coconut forest associated with the heroic history, the resounding victory of the army and people in Hoi An.
Today, after many ups and downs of history, Bay Mau coconut forest is still up to the verdant beauty which creates unique points in Quang Nam cultural tourism.
Besides the historical value , Bay Mau coconut forest is also unique ecological areas with submerged forest system.
It is also the habitat of many marine animals, especially species of shrimp, crab and mollusks.
Ecotourism destinations
Bay Mau Coconut Village in Cam Thanh Commune, Hoi An City is well-known for being an important historical relic as well as a craft village where many houses are built from coconut leaves.
Previously, this area had about 7,000 meter squares of coconut trees which freely grown.
This area is located near the mangrove ecosystem estuary. It has large space and was selected as an army of Hoi An local resident in wars. Therefore, Bay Mau coconut forest associated with the heroic history, the resounding victory of the army and people in Hoi An.
Today, after many ups and downs of history, Bay Mau coconut forest is still up to the verdant beauty which creates unique points in Quang Nam cultural tourism.
Besides the historical value , Bay Mau coconut forest is also unique ecological areas with submerged forest system.
It is also the habitat of many marine animals, especially species of shrimp, crab and mollusks.
If you were still doubting it, 2018 just proved that Ba Na Hills, if not the must-see place in Da Nang, then it’s certainly the most attractive right now. The opening of Golden Bridge has given Ba Na hills the popularity like never before. But if you don’t know much about Ba Na Hills other than the Golden Bridge, then our article will help you to spend a wonderful day here. Are you ready?
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Estação de teleférico de Bana Hills
If you were still doubting it, 2018 just proved that Ba Na Hills, if not the must-see place in Da Nang, then it’s certainly the most attractive right now. The opening of Golden Bridge has given Ba Na hills the popularity like never before. But if you don’t know much about Ba Na Hills other than the Golden Bridge, then our article will help you to spend a wonderful day here. Are you ready?
Tham quan
Discover the tunnels and grottoes within Thuy Son, the only one of the five Marble Mountains that’s open to travelers. Marvel at the Buddhist temples carved into the rock, then head to the hilltop overlook for awe-inspiring views of the city. Join a guided tour to learn more about the history of the mountains.
To reach the summit, take the elevator or climb the stairs; if you choose to do the latter, be very careful as the marble steps tend to be slippery. Visit early in the morning or later in the day to escape the midday heat and beat the crowds.
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As Montanhas de Mármore
81 Huyền Trân Công ChúaDiscover the tunnels and grottoes within Thuy Son, the only one of the five Marble Mountains that’s open to travelers. Marvel at the Buddhist temples carved into the rock, then head to the hilltop overlook for awe-inspiring views of the city. Join a guided tour to learn more about the history of the mountains.
To reach the summit, take the elevator or climb the stairs; if you choose to do the latter, be very careful as the marble steps tend to be slippery. Visit early in the morning or later in the day to escape the midday heat and beat the crowds.
An Bang Beach is a beautiful 4km stretch of sand north of its neighbouring beach, Cua Dai. Since the recent erosion at Cua Dai Beach, resulting in the loss of sand and a few businesses, more locals and tourists now flock to An Bang Beach. This hippie-vibe beach village attracts more and more people each year, with its laid-back restaurants, late-night bars, water sport activities and live music. An Bang Beach also caught a lot of media attention in 2016 featuring in CNN’s list of Top 100 Best Beaches in the World.
Hidden’s article on An Bang Beach gives you the best insider guide to this part of Hoi An. We’ve found some great options for your beach lunch and ice cold beer, along with places to party into the wee small hours. There are plenty of accommodation options here, too—though not large hotels. Instead, rather small villas. Life here is more laid back and more importantly, you share it with the Vietnamese.
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Praia de An Bang
Đường Hai Bà TrưngAn Bang Beach is a beautiful 4km stretch of sand north of its neighbouring beach, Cua Dai. Since the recent erosion at Cua Dai Beach, resulting in the loss of sand and a few businesses, more locals and tourists now flock to An Bang Beach. This hippie-vibe beach village attracts more and more people each year, with its laid-back restaurants, late-night bars, water sport activities and live music. An Bang Beach also caught a lot of media attention in 2016 featuring in CNN’s list of Top 100 Best Beaches in the World.
Hidden’s article on An Bang Beach gives you the best insider guide to this part of Hoi An. We’ve found some great options for your beach lunch and ice cold beer, along with places to party into the wee small hours. There are plenty of accommodation options here, too—though not large hotels. Instead, rather small villas. Life here is more laid back and more importantly, you share it with the Vietnamese.
Địa điểm ăn uống
Since its foundation in 2002, Bay Mau Eco Cooking Tour has gained a reputation for teaching authentic Vietnamese dishes to international tourists.
Our cookery school is located on the beautiful river of Cam Thanh village. It is built following the design of a traditional stilt house which makes you feel comfortable and enjoy the fresh air as well as outstanding views.
Our guide will pick you up at your hotel. The guide will take you to a local market to tell you about the main ingredients in Vietnamese cuisine and choose the fresh ingredients for the cooking class. This is also one of the highlights of the tour where you can gain an insight into Vietnamese herbs and spices. After the market trip, the car will take you back to Cam Thanh Coconut village. Then transferring to a unique bamboo basket boat to explore the beauty of Bay Mau coconut forest also called the Mekong Delta in the heart of Hoi an.
Especially, while the guide show you how to pound and separate rice, grind rice to make rice milk, and make rice paper, you will have the chance to experience traditional Vietnamese cultural tools like a stone mortar and grinder, wooden pestle…
Bay Mau Cooking Tour
Since its foundation in 2002, Bay Mau Eco Cooking Tour has gained a reputation for teaching authentic Vietnamese dishes to international tourists.
Our cookery school is located on the beautiful river of Cam Thanh village. It is built following the design of a traditional stilt house which makes you feel comfortable and enjoy the fresh air as well as outstanding views.
Our guide will pick you up at your hotel. The guide will take you to a local market to tell you about the main ingredients in Vietnamese cuisine and choose the fresh ingredients for the cooking class. This is also one of the highlights of the tour where you can gain an insight into Vietnamese herbs and spices. After the market trip, the car will take you back to Cam Thanh Coconut village. Then transferring to a unique bamboo basket boat to explore the beauty of Bay Mau coconut forest also called the Mekong Delta in the heart of Hoi an.
Especially, while the guide show you how to pound and separate rice, grind rice to make rice milk, and make rice paper, you will have the chance to experience traditional Vietnamese cultural tools like a stone mortar and grinder, wooden pestle…