Visiting all of Hoi An in just one day. Would you try it?

Not only exploring every corner of the Ancient Town, or diving into all the specialties here in Hoi An, visitors can also visit the Hoi An Impression Theme Park. In this place, you can enjoy the beauty and culture of the city through the park’s simulation. Let’s hop on it and start your trip to Hoi An with Hoi An Memories Land.

1. Hoi An vibrantly shine in the morning sun

Strolling around the ancient town in the morning, jogging soundlessly while enjoying the tranquility in this place. With the absence of honks and bustling streets, only sounds from daily basis activities.

There is a saying that if you want to see the heart of Hoi An, you should visit the ancient town. Ancient Town is always a start point for anyone who travel to Hoi An, where you can not miss its unique characteristics.

1.1. Check-in with famous attractions

The Japanese Bridge, one of the symbols of Hoi An, a top destination when traveling in this ancient town. Built in the 17th century, from research, its old name was Lai Vien Kieu, meaning “bridge for outlanders”. Which is probably why The Japanese Bridge attracts a lot of tourists with its similarity and peacefulness

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The Japanese Bridge with its solid and majestic design

Hoi An is also famous with some ancient halls from hundreds years ago such as Fujian, Cantonese and Teochew Assembly Halls, which are heavily inspired by Chinese designs, with unique architecture and brightly colored. Each hall has its own unique style, creating cultural diversity for this ancient town. Beside photographs, tourists can also explore and learn about local rituals and offerings on special days.

Fujian Assembly Hall in Hoi An

With a history of 100 years, The Old House of Phung Hung is one of the iconic houses in Hoi An. The house is a combination of Japanese, Chinese and VIetnamese design. Certified as a national, historical and cultural monument in mid 1993. Prominent in the ancient design with bold Asian colors, the columns and wooden beams are elaborately carved.

With all the destination commonly known for its ancient designs - one of the ancient town elements, with Hoi An backgrounds, visitors can take photos and enjoy the peacefulness of this land.

1.2. Dig in the Ancient Town specialties 

Cao Lau, is this what everyone wants to try in Hoi An? This noodle is originally from Quang Nam, including noodles, pork, shrimps or chicken with its unique broth. Visitors can enjoy this dish in many local stores in Ancient Town, and enjoy its fantastic taste. Next stops in this Hoi An Cuisine journey are Banh Mi Phuong, Quang noodles. Even though you can find this dish everywhere, but in Hoi An, it gives a unique and different taste.

Next in this list is a drink, Mot drink, a refreshment made from various herbs. Mot drink is almost an icon in ancient towns for adults. Each serving is decorated with a lotus petal and a tea leaf.

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1.3. Hoi An Impression Theme Park

Hoi An Impression Theme Park, located in Hoi An Memories Land, is the first themed park in Vietnam, inspired from historical and cultural eras of Hoi An. This park recreated the bustling and lively picture of Faifo Port in the 16th-17th century. With 12 different stops, for you to experience and step into the ancient Hoi An. 

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The map for Hoi An Impression Theme Park

The main gate is inspired from the Thanh Chiem Palace. When people pass through, make them feel like they are just stepping into a historical world. After that, visitors will arrive at the Commercial Firm, where you can enjoy the old and bustling atmosphere of ancient markets. Around the park are 3 different “villages” from 3 countries: Vietnam, Japan and China. These areas were built to create the culture of each country. For example, in a Japanese village, the park will impress you with the cherry blossom garden, an iconic symbol of the Fusou.

Especially, this park is located in a spirituality section called Thien Duc, honoring the religions and spiritual values of Vietnamese people, because Vietnamese people from a long time ago until now, still engaging in some religious activities. 

Spirituality Section in the park

If visitors are finding a place to eat, this park and Non La Restaurant offer specialties and Charm Chill Bar offers a warm party set. Near the end of the map, is where the Hoi An Memories Show takes place with a ginormous stage and realistic sceneries of Hoi An.

2. Hoi An - smoothly swift through the afternoon 

Sunset is described with its dreamy scenery. When the sunset lights fall down the Hoai river, some sunlight gradually shifts through all the trees. That is when the scenery of the ancient town becomes more peaceful, and so loving. This list will show you where you can find your hideouts in the afternoon when you travel to Hoi An.

2.1. Dive into old café shops

Sitting on a porch, with a coffee and looking at the street, refreshed from all the problems and matters. Put the problems in trash then follow the stream of peacefulness. Visitors can enjoy the ancient town in peace, capturing daily life work atmosphere with laughter while chilling to the falling leaves.

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2.2. Into Hoi An Market and look for souvenirs 

If visitors want to buy something for their friends, then come to Hoi An Market, located in the center area of the ancient town. This market was built in the 17th century, passing through the time, it is still the same, with the old Hoi An coat and iconic tiles and walls. Visitors can also check-ịn for this unique place when they come to Hoi An.

Hoi An Market, where there is a diversity of souvenirs made by the locals manually and local cuisines. Tourists can enjoy some specialties and take a stroll to souvenir stalls. Opposite with the silence of the ancient town, Hoi An Market is bustling with laughter and calls from the sellers. This is a charming aspect of Hoi An which visitors can take a look at.

The indoor is divided into different areas with adjacently arranged stalls, well-decorated and eye-catching. Open from 6 AM to 10 PM, visitors can go there in the morning light or the night time.

2.3. Exploring traditional villages

If there is still time, come take a look at some traditional handicraft villages in Hoi An, located outside the ancient town. Here, tourists can explore and learn more about the process of producing goods, manually made by the locals. Or observing the incredible skills from the experienced workers. Hoi An is called a colorful destination for many different traditional handicraft:

• Thanh Ha Pottery Village: Located 3 km west of the center of Hoi An, this village continues the pottery tradition from the 16th century. Visitors can observe the pottery-making process and shop for traditional products.
• Hoi An Lantern Village: lanterns, an iconic symbol of Hoi An, a key culture of the city. Visitors can learn about the process of making lanterns from soaking bamboo to silk sewing.
• Kim Bong Wood Village: For 600 years, famous for wooden handicrafts from rare woods such as ebony or padouk.

Lantern Village

3. Hoi An shines in the night 

Visitors, who travel to Hoi An for most of the day, can consider these activities to enjoy the beauty of Hoi An for the end of the journey.

3.1. Floating Lanterns on the Hoai River

Though the city is illuminated with lights, those flower lanterns still put up another shirt for the night sky in Hoi An. Following the stream with visitors’s dreams, carry them to the shore of reality. Visitors can use the boat to the middle of the river, choose their lanterns and leave them left in the beautiful sparkling river.

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3.2. Flying Lantern in the sky

Water is good, but have you ever tried the sky? This summertime is for you. From 1/6 - 2/9, in Hoi An Memories Land, tourists will participate in the Flying Lanterns Festival (Light to Sky), when purchasing our sales, for 1.500.000 VND/person. This combo includes accommodation, food, a ticket to Hoi An Memories Show and a chance to participate in these flying lanterns to the sky events.

Light to Sky is an event throughout the summer. Especially, on 1/6/2024, to start the summer season, for the first time, a drone performance will light up the sky of Hoi An, telling you the story of Hoi An, bringing banger moments for visitors. After the drone performance, visitors can participate and send their dreams to the sky, lights up the way to the reality land, where dreams come true. Not only that, a light themed minishow will be present. This minishow will be one of the kind in Hoi An, do not miss it this summer!

3.3. Hoi An Memories Show

Hoi An - an ancient and peaceful city, where we find inner peace with valuable traditions.If you already “fall” for this city and want to learn more about it, then don’t miss a chance to the Hoi An Memories Show. Hoi An Memories Show is a real life performance, introduced in 2018. With a total of 25.000 m2 and a large investment, featuring about 500 professional actors with exciting performances.

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Scene: Huyen Tran Princess in her wedding ceremony

Hoi An Memories Show is operated in Hoi An Impression Theme Park, the show tells you about the history of Hoi An in 400 years with up and down periods through different fantastic performances. Tourists will see different Hoi An characteristics, from old houses to trế, lively recreated on the stage.

If you are planning for summer vacation, then don’t miss the chance to see the “Light to Sky” at Hoi An Memories Land. And on 1/6/2024, a special event ceremony for the first drone performance in the sky, telling you the historical story of Hoi An. Then, participate in lanterns releasing and enjoy the light themed minishow.

On our official website, a special promotion, only 1.500.000 VND/person, including 2 days 1 night in Hoi An Memories Resort and Spa, breakfast and dinner meals in An Bistro Restaurant, ticket for performance and lanterns releasing from June 1st to September 2nd. To participate, visitors can order their ticket on Hoi An Memories Land official website or contact through our fanpage or hotline. 

Light up the sky with Light to Sky at Hoi An Memories Land

Conclusion

With this 1-day plan in Hoi An, visitors can experience the beauty and culture of this city. The trip includes a morning in the Ancient Town, enjoying the cuisine, visiting famous tourist attractions, and exploring traditional handicraft villages. Each activity offers a memorable experience.

Additionally, a tour of Hoi An Impression Theme Park and Hoi An Memories Show is an opportunity to dive into traditional and historical places in Hoi An. Hoi An is an ideal destination for anyone seeking peacefulness, relaxation, and a deep experience of Vietnamese traditions. Pack your bags and travel to Hoi An for some amazing scenery.