Hoi An, Vietnam: My Son, Basket Boat, Night Market and Cham Island

Eva Celine explores Hoi An and its surroundings over several days, starting with a 50-minute Grab ride from Da Nang. She visits the UNESCO-listed My Son Sanctuary, where a guide explains the 7th-century Cham temples, their sandstone construction without mortar, and the organic glue made from local tree resin. She takes a traditional basket boat ride through Hoi An's water coconut forest, strolls the lantern-lit Night Market sampling street food, and takes a day trip to the Cham Islands for snorkeling and beaches. She also tries vegan Vietnamese dishes at local restaurants. The video covers practical logistics such as tour experiences, food costs, and transport options, making it useful for solo travelers planning a multi-day stay in Hoi An.

Key Facts

1. Da Nang to Hoi An takes about 50 minutes by Grab.
2. The oldest temples at My Son Sanctuary date back to the 7th century, about 1,400 years old.
3. My Son temples were built without mortar or glue between sandstone blocks.
4. Sandstone used at My Son was transported from 156 km away in South Vietnam.
5. An organic glue made from a local rubber tree (yaoru) was used between bricks.