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They say Hoi An is a city of wistful melancholy, yet it never fails to enchant visitors. Every tourist spot, every street corner, every café in Hoi An exudes a unique charm and allure. And among them, these three tourist destinations in Hoi An will instantly captivate you from the very first step.
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Randy’s Book Xchange Bookstore
Randy’s Book Exchange has been voted one of the top 10 bookstores in Asia, so when you visit the ancient town of Hoi An, don’t miss out on this interesting tourist spot. The unique feature of Randy’s Book Exchange is the stairs lined with famous books from around the world, making it a quirky Randy’s Book Exchange and a must-visit destination in Hoi An offering you many new experiences.
If you love English-language books, Randy’s Book Exchange is the perfect destination for you with a massive collection hidden within the store, also providing a quiet space for you to search and learn new knowledge. Although from the outside, the store may look like an ordinary house, Randy’s Book Exchange has clear signage at the beginning of the alley, making it quite easy to find.
The ancient space of Reaching Out Tea House
Ranked first in the list of eateries in Hoi An's ancient town on TripAdvisor, Reaching Out truly deserves to be a destination for any traveler. Nestled in the heart of Hoi An's old town, Reaching Out Tea House is a small tea room with an ancient space, almost as if it's tucked away in a corner of the old streets. You'll come across groups of locals from Hoi An or Western visitors enjoying tea and indulging in some coconut jam cookies and candied coconut served on a stylish yet antique tea tray.
While Saigon is famous for sidewalk coffee and Hanoi for its signature iced tea, Hoi An boasts the renowned Reaching Out Tea House throughout Quang Nam province. Reaching Out is truly captivating and ideal for those who want to immerse themselves in contemplation, as its space is incredibly simple and peaceful.
The design and decoration at this dining spot are very simple, with lotus flowers, leaves, lanterns, and antique items, yet it's the best place to rest and find inner peace for travelers. Reaching Out will bring joy and interesting experiences, helping you shed all worries and tensions of life to enjoy the best things as you step into the establishment.
Especially, when traveling to Hoi An, tourists will feel love and value themselves more, as well as strive to improve in life, by witnessing the extraordinary determination of the hearing-impaired staff here.
Address: 131 Tran Phu, Hoi An
Opening hours: from 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM.
Cocobox Drinkery
Cocobox may look like a simple, ancient house with its sign hidden behind branches and an old-fashioned appearance, but it's quite modern with its combination of a coffee shop and popular European produce stores. Visit Cocobox to enjoy some freshly mixed smoothies in a Western style.
In particular, this dining spot offers a variety of fresh fruit and vegetable smoothies with a unique combination of natural ingredients that you've never tasted before. The 'Relax Thu Bon' is a signature at Cocobox, which is a smoothie blend of mango, water spinach, banana, cinnamon, and soy milk.
Address: 94 Le Loi
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, closed on Sundays.
Not as opulent as the Imperial City of Hue or as bustling as Saigon, Hoi An's ancient town chooses its own romantic beauty to captivate tourists. This tourist destination in Hoi An doesn't offer experiences in towering skyscrapers or colorful advertising billboards, but you'll find ancient Chinese-style houses and enjoy truly beautiful locations.
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