Is it worth to stay in Hoi An?

How long should I stay in Hoi An?

Sun-drenched walls. Dust motes dancing. Three days…a whisper in the vastness of time. Lost in the amber glow of lanterns. Silk slips through my fingers…cool, like river water. Weeks melt away here. I remember the tailor’s nimble hands…my emerald dress. The scent of pho… lingering…always lingering. Hoi An. A place to forget. A place to breathe. Sewn into the fabric of memory. Three days. Never enough. The river sighs. Time stretches…thin…fragile. Sun-bleached rooftops…blurring. The echo of laughter…children chasing pigeons…a flash of crimson. Hoi An holds you close. Lost in the current. Drifting.

• Lanterns: Flickering against the night. Thousands. A river of light.
• Tailors: Magic with needle and thread. Custom clothing. Silk, linen. Memories woven into the seams. My emerald dress.
• Food: Street vendors. Aromatic pho. Savory banh mi. The taste of sunshine. The lingering scent. Always.
• River: Thu Bon. A silent witness. Flowing through the heart of it all. The river sighs.
• Ancient Town: A UNESCO World Heritage site. Preserved. Precious. A whisper of history.

Is Hoi An the same as Da Nang?

No. Da Nang isn’t Hoi An.

They are different. Yeah.

Da Nang. It’s loud, you know? Modern. Beaches, like My Khe. Remember walking there in 2023? So many people. Mountains nearby too. I never climbed them. I should have.

Hoi An, though…It’s quieter. The ancient town. The lanterns. God, the lanterns. I saw them with Linh. That was before… never mind. The river is so calm. It feels…safe somehow. A different kind of safe.

• Da Nang:

  • Modern City: Bustling, urban vibe, lots of development.
  • Beaches: Famous for My Khe Beach, popular with tourists.
  • Mountains: Close proximity to mountains, offering different landscapes.

• Hoi An:

  • Ancient Town: Well-preserved historical architecture, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Lanterns: Known for its iconic lantern-lit streets, especially beautiful at night.
  • Riverside Beauty: Peaceful riverside setting, adding to its charm.

What is the other name for Da Nang?

Cửa Hàn.

Cửa Hàn, a whisper of a name, sunlight on water.

The Han River’s mouth, that’s Da Nang.

Tourane? Ah, the French, their tongues twisting around the sounds. Tourane, a ghost of Cửa Hàn. A rough song, yes, a new name born from an old one. How it all flows.

• Alexandre de Rhodes. A mapmaker in 1650.
• Cua han etched onto paper. That’s real.
• The river still flows.

I trace the lines. I feel it.

Cửa Hàn.

What are the district names in Da Nang?

Ugh, Da Nang. I was there last August, 2023. Sweltering. Seriously humid. Hai Chau was where my hotel was, near the river. Lovely, chaotic, motorbikes everywhere. I remember the constant honking! Made me jumpy.

Then there’s Thanh Khe. That’s where I went for some…less touristy stuff. Found this amazing little pho place. Best pho of my life. Seriously. Cam Le felt different, much more spread out. More industrial, maybe? Not as much charm.

Son Tra, the peninsula? Stunning. Seriously beautiful views. Went hiking there. Got utterly soaked in a surprise downpour. My phone nearly died. Ngu Hanh Son — marble mountains! Climbed one. The views from the top were incredible. Worth the sweaty climb. And Lien Chieu, further north, felt quieter. More residential. Less hustle and bustle. Quite a contrast to the city center.

It was a whirlwind trip. I’d love to go back someday. But next time, maybe in the winter. Way too hot in August.