Shopping and dining are the two best loved pastimes for tourists to Hoi An, apart from sightseeing. There are literally scores of shops and markets here that include a plethora of quality tailor shops and art galleries, while beach life is also on the agenda at the popular Cua Dai Beach.
Cua Dai Beach near Hoi An old town:
Cua Dai Beach is only three kilometres from town and is a popular escape from the bustle of Hoi An. The road passes lagoons and rice paddies and is a nice bike ride, while the beach itself offers great bathing, swimming and surfing. The other big attraction in this area is the Cham Islands, which lie just offshore of Hoi An and are accessible by tour boat.
Eating and drinking in Hoi An:
Options are pretty good in Hoi An, where fresh seafood can be had in numerous restaurants, from the cheap hawker stalls to fine dining in one of the many resorts. Places to eat include the excellent morning market and Bach Dang; the latter of which has many good restaurants and gœes along the riverfront road.
Hoi An is not a party town per se, but it dœes offer several good nightspots that mainly congregate along Thai Hoc street. Tam Tam Cafeis a cafe, restaurant, bakery, and bar and is one of the most popular hangouts in town, with good prices and decor.
The nearby Yellow Star Cafe is also worth a look, as is its next-door neighbour, ChamPa where wine and cultural dance performances are offered. The well-heeled of Hoi An tend to head for the Mango Rooms; a popular bistro.
Shopping: in Hoi An:
Shopping in Hoi An is excellent and there are well over 150 stores in the city. The main items for sale are tailor-made clothes, Vietnamese art and souvenirs.
You will find some great Vietnamese art, both authentic and kitsch, and there are numerous galleries on Thi Minh Khai street. The Cloth Market is the place to head to for fashion buffs, where small tailor stalls can have quality shirts, blouses, dresses, and suits knocked up in a day or two.
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