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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Hội An

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Hội An, Vietnam

Updated August 29, 2023

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Hội An, Vietnam

Reaching Out Teahouse

Located off a bustling strip, a silent teahouse employs workers with hearing- or speech-related disabilities.
The bridge illuminated at night.

Hội An, Vietnam

Japanese Covered Bridge

One of Vietnam's most iconic landmarks was built by Japanese traders and is now in danger of sinking.
Bowls and shards.

Hội An, Vietnam

Nam Trân

This antique shop offers affordable 15th-century Vietnamese ceramics salvaged from a local shipwreck.
Museum of Sa Huỳnh Culture

Hội An, Vietnam

Museum of Sa Huỳnh Culture

A small museum dedicated to Vietnam’s lesser-known Iron Age culture.
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Am Phu cave demon

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Am Phu Cave

This Vietnamese hell cave lets visitors take a walk through a devilish underworld full of demons.
9 miles from Hội An

Da Nang, Vietnam

Fire-Breathing Dragon Bridge

This bridge is embedded with a giant steel dragon that breathes fire from its mouth.
14 miles from Hội An
Museum of Cham Sculpture

Da Nang, Vietnam

Museum of Cham Sculpture

Home to the world's largest collection of ancient Champa's sculptural works, featuring many Hindu and Buddhist deities.
14 miles from Hội An

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