Hoi An
Hoi An
Hoi An City is one of the most alluring places to visit in Vietnam. Beyond the much-photographed Ancient Town, Hoi An offers travelers breezy beaches, peaceful countryside and river scenery, and a wealth of cultural activities to enjoy. The sleepy Thu Bon River and its small islets are wonderful for cycling and exploring by kayak.
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Phu Ninh
Phu Ninh
Phu Ninh is most known for Phu Ninh Lake, a huge water reservoir that’s become an eco-tourism site as well. This green setting is a favorite spot for kayaking, swimming, boat rides and lunches by the water. Phu Ninh is also where you’ll find Chien Dan Cham, three remarkable Cham temple-towers constructed in the late 10th century.
Tam Ky
Tam Ky
Tam Ky City is the capital of Quang Nam Province. In the city you’ll find the Quang Nam Museum, the Van Mieu (Temple of Literature) and Tam Ky’s famous com ga (chicken rice.) Outside though, Tam Ky is home to the Tam Thanh Mural Village, Ky Anh Tunnels and Dam River, where you can take eco-friendly boat tours to see lotus blooming during the summer.
Tien Phuoc
Tien Phuoc
Tien Phuoc is full of surprises for nature lovers. One of the best of these is Loc Yen Ancient Village. This village is a patchwork of charming stone paths, ancient houses set in fruit and flower gardens, and green rice paddies. Nearby, Lo Thung creek is a favorite spot for picnics and swimming in fresh mountain streams.
See more: Loc Yen - Quang Nam's fairytale village
Dong Giang
Dong Giang
Dong Giang is just 90 minutes by car from Hoi An, but offers travelers scenery that feels a world away. The Dong Giang Tea Hills are a beautiful series of hills covered in rustling tea bushes – perfect for exploring on foot. Bho Hoong and Dhroong ethnic villages are wonderful sites for authentic cultural excursions, and you can trek to waterfalls and hot springs nearby.
See more: Discovering Dong Giang District
Duy Xuyen
Duy Xuyen
Duy Xuyen is a great destination for history lovers. The temples of My Son Sanctuary are a must-see site, but Duy Xuyen is also where you’ll find the biggest lotus fields in Quang Nam and the Duy Xuyen Museum with more than 200 Cham and Sa Huynh artifacts.
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