Hoi An, Vietnam – 12 photos

The city of Hoi An is located in Vietnam’s central coastal region.  Last Friday we flew to Da Nang and took a bus the 45 minutes south to Hoi An, where we spent the weekend. We were there with a larger group to celebrate a friend’s birthday. The busy weekend included a bicycle tour, a cooking class and an afternoon spent walking around the city’s old town neighborhood, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Although a bit touristy, Hoi An has a lot to offer. Here is a glimpse of the trip in 12 photos:

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View from the plane as we come into Da Nang, Vietnam
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Visa on arrival booth at Da Nang airport
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Full moon over Hoi An
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Crossing the river by boat
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Greens!
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Early morning at the market
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Live frogs for sale at the market

 

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Lazy tourists being pushed through old town Hoi An
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Final product of the cooking class
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Cao Lau noodles in a market in Hoi An
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Learning to make Pho

 

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Amy making friends on the river