{"id":3956,"date":"2018-11-06T11:45:38","date_gmt":"2018-11-06T00:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/?p=3956"},"modified":"2018-11-05T15:55:07","modified_gmt":"2018-11-05T04:55:07","slug":"48-hours-in-hoi-an","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/48-hours-in-hoi-an\/","title":{"rendered":"48 hours in Hoi An"},"content":{"rendered":"

Famous for its relaxed attitude, great street food, ancient old town and its colourful lanterns Hoi An is a must visit city in Vietnam. A historical gem, Hoi An\u2019s vibrant colours and rich flavours simmer with the feel of centuries past. Hoi An was an influential port city along the Silk Road, an ancient trade route from east to west. For over 500 years merchants from China, Japan, France and Portugal settled in the prosperous town resulting in a distinctive blend of culture, cuisine, religion and architecture.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Here’s how to spend the perfect 48 hours…<\/p>\n

Day one<\/h2>\n

MORNING<\/h3>\n

Start with a walking tour of this laid-back UNESCO listed town. See the elaborate Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese temple, meet a family who have occupied the same house for more than two hundred years. Finish the morning with some shopping at the bustling markets.<\/p>\n