SINGAPORE – Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), is providing deals on hotels in one of Vietnam’s most beautiful and alluring cities – Hoi An.
Located approximately halfway down Vietnam’s long, S-shaped coastline, Hoi An has the distinction of being one of Vietnam’s 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites due to its exceptionally well-preserved colonial architecture and centuries of history as one of Southeast Asia’s most important trading posts. Indeed, it is said that Japanese mariners in the 18th century believed that Hoi An was the heart of all of Asia.
The town has been a strategic ocean port since at least the mid-1400s, and was officially founded in 1595 as a result of the increased trade policies of the Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled Southern Vietnam from 1558-1777. During this time, European powers were exploring and trading with an enthusiasm never before seen, and the mystical orient proved an irresistible destination. The town grew fast and quickly became the busiest and richest port in the region, and much evidence of these developments still remains.
Today, however, the town is known mostly for its thriving tourism industry, and rightly so – the beautiful architecture and narrow streets have hardly changed since the old days, and it’s easy to take an evening stroll down Bach Dang Street and imagine pacing the route 200 years in the past. It seems that there is a restaurant, coffee shop, or store on every corner, each one offering a delicious meal, perfect beverage, or unique souvenir.
This time of year is perfect for a visit to the beachside town, as tourist numbers are low and summer temperatures are kept in check by the constant ocean breeze. Take a look at the hotels below to find some great deals in this beautiful town.
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Little Hoi An Boutique Hotel & Spa 4*
Book now and enjoy a 55% discount. Expires June 20, 2013.
Ancient House River Resort & Spa 4*
Book now and enjoy a 54% discount. Expires October 31, 2013.
Hoi An Pacific Hotel & Spa 4*
Book now and enjoy a 52% discount. Expires June 30, 2013.
Hoi An Riverside Resort & Spa 4*
Book now and enjoy a 50% discount. Expires October 31, 2013.
Van Lan Riviera Villas 3*
Book now and enjoy a 50% discount. Expires June 16, 2013.
Huy Hoang Garden Hotel 3*
Book now and enjoy a 50% discount. Expires June 30, 2013.
Memories Homestay 1*
Book now and enjoy a 50% discount. Expires December 31, 2013.
Hoi An Glory Hotel & Spa, 4*
Book now and enjoy a 50% discount. Expires June 30, 2013.
Lotus Hoi An Hotel 3*
Book now and enjoy a 50% discount. Expires June 30, 2013.
Southern Hotel & Villas 3*
Book now and enjoy a 50% discount. Expires June 30, 2013.
WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:
- Today, however, the town is known mostly for its thriving tourism industry, and rightly so – the beautiful architecture and narrow streets have hardly changed since the old days, and it's easy to take an evening stroll down Bach Dang Street and imagine pacing the route 200 years in the past.
- The town has been a strategic ocean port since at least the mid-1400s, and was officially founded in 1595 as a result of the increased trade policies of the Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled Southern Vietnam from 1558-1777.
- It seems that there is a restaurant, coffee shop, or store on every corner, each one offering a delicious meal, perfect beverage, or unique souvenir.
