Chùa Cầu Hội An – Địa điểm du lịch không thể bỏ qua khi tới Hội An

Hoi An Covered Bridge is a tourist destination not to be missed when coming to Hoi An.

Pull out a 20,000 VND bill and flip it right on the back of the bill, you will see an ancient bridge, nowhere else is a very famous place of Hoi An, a world cultural heritage. Hoi An Bridge Pagoda.

1. History of Hoi An Covered Bridge

Covered Bridge has a length of about 18m, spanning a small creek in the ancient town of Hoi An, flowing into the Thu Bon River, bordering Tran Phu and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai streets. Bridge in Hoi An Built in the early 17th century by Japanese traders because Hoi An used to be a large trading port attracting foreign merchant ships such as England, France, the Netherlands, China, Japan, etc.

As the name Chua Cau is because there is a pagoda on the bridge, according to ancient legends, the Chinese, Vietnamese and Japanese communities all have the same legend of a sea monster that causes earthquakes. The Chinese call it Cau Long, the Vietnamese call it Cu and the Japanese call it Namazu.

The head of the sea monster in India, its back over the slit in Hoi An and its tail in Japan. Every time the sea monster squirms, Japan is earthquake, China and Hoi An are not safe. To control the sea monster the Japanese built a tree Hoi An Bridge like a sword stabbing the monster’s back, so that it can’t squirm. At the two ends of the bridge worship the Dog God and Monkey God to enchant the sea monster.

Hoi An Covered Bridge was recognized as a National Historical – Cultural Relic in 1990, not only has an important role in traffic but also has great significance in the spiritual and spiritual life of the people.

2. Architecture of Hoi An Bridge Pagoda

In addition to the familiar name of Covered Bridge, Hoi An tourist destination This also has 2 other names: Lai Vien Kieu and Hoi An Japanese BridgeAlthough it was built by the Japanese but has bold Vietnamese architecture, the bridge has 7 compartments, of which 2 gables are curved in the shape of a crab shell, 5 in the middle with a wooden structure in the style of double pillars, tile. covered with yin and yang tiles covering the whole bridge.

From a distance, the bridge has pink walls on both sides with a soft curved roof, with a curved roof structure that creates a space to keep air and ventilate the roof, this way also helps to ventilate the roof and keep warm in winter. but the summer is cool. Supported by a wooden structure system, the foundation is built with stone arches. The bridge is arched up, the two sides are two small wooden pedestals, the former is a place for trading.

The entire bridge is made of wood, painted and engraved with very sophisticated motifs bearing Vietnamese architecture like dragons and with a little Japanese style. Part of the temple is separated from the bridge by a wooden wall, in the temple does not worship Buddha, but worships the North De Tran Vo, this is the guardian deity of the country, specializing in giving happiness and joy to everyone.

Lord Nguyen Phuc Chu visited Hoi An in 1719 Hoi An pagoda bridge very special should name the bridge Lai Vien, meaning “friends from far away”. Today, when you come here to visit, you will see a large wooden board hanging in front of the temple gate with 3 Chinese characters embossed: Lai Vien Kieu.

For more than 400 years now with Hoi An people, Hoi An Covered Bridge has a great meaning, this is a place for villagers to pray for peace and worship for a peaceful life, good health and good luck. . This is an iconic image for Hoi An tourism, always attracting domestic and international tourists to visit.

“Who goes to Hoi An, Chua Cau Street?

To love to remember to grieve for someone

To grieve for the passing guests

To love in order to remember those who suffer.”

3. Tourist sites near Hoi An Covered Bridge.

Many people will think that Hoi An is boring without many places to play, but the truth is Hoi An has many places for you and your “friends” to discover it!

Hoi An Old Quarter

Hoi An Ancient Town is an ancient town located downstream of the Thu Bon River, with an area of ​​only about 2 square kilometers in Minh Anh ward. In the neighborhood are houses boldly colored with time, moss-covered roof tiles,

Located in the Old Quarter, there are 1360 relics, including 1068 old houses, 44 ancient tombs, 43 shrines to worship gods, 38 clan churches, 23 communal houses, 19 pagodas, 11 wells and Hoi An Bridge.

Walking around the old town, you will enjoy the “virtual life” with golden walls, confetti, alleys leading through the streets, sitting in cafes with a panoramic view of the old town, watching people go by. under colorful lanterns. Then go to enjoy culinary discovery at street vendors, or in Hoi An market.

Cua Dai Bridge

In addition to Hoi An Bridge Pagoda, there is another bridge, right on the bridge you can see the Thu Bon River, that is Hoi An Gate Bridge, The length of nearly 18k is spanning the Thu Bon River, connecting Hoi An city to Chu Lai, with a construction cost of up to 3,500 billion VND.

The bridge is a tourist link of coastal localities, people no longer have to struggle to take a boat across the river, the exchange of people at both ends is convenient, easy and much faster.

Cua Dai Beach

About 5km from the center of Hoi An, it is very convenient and easy to move, just ask people to come, this is the meeting point between Thu Bon, De Vong and Truong Giang rivers. Cua Dai Beach has white sand, clear blue sea.

There are many beautiful, affordable, and very well-equipped coastal resorts around.

An Bang Beach

Top 25 most beautiful beaches in Asia voted by tourists in 2017. Bringing a quiet and peaceful beauty, with fine white sand, here you can rent canoes or water motorbikes to conquer the waves. , there are adventure games such as jumping waves, windsurfing, ..

Only a few kilometers from the center of the old town and Hoi An Covered Bridge, you can ride a bicycle through the green fields, go straight to Cua Dai beach, then turn left along the small coastal road to An Bang.

Not only visiting tourist sites, but you can also participate in the experience of traditional craft villages by yourself:

Hoi An Silk Village

More than 300 years of communication of silk weaving, Hoi An silk village Only 1km from the center of the old town, the craft village always attracts tourists. Take the small path to the temples Hoi An ancient house, You will visit the Ruong house, also known as the ancient Viet house, the architecture of the house is bold with the Eastern philosophy of the nineteenth century.

You will come here to admire the skillful artisans, meticulously doing the stages to create products such as spinning, weaving … Then continue to see a collection of extremely unique and unique products. .

Explore the green island of Cu Lao Cham

Only 15km from Cua Dai beach by sea, the island consists of more than 8 large and small islands adjacent to each other, this place is wild and very peaceful.

Go out Cu Lao Cham island you have to travel by canoe, the fare is 150,000 VND/person and the wooden train fare is 30,000 VND/person, and if you bring a motorbike it is 80,000 VND, to buy tickets you will arrive at Bach Dang wharf at 7am and buy at Cua Cua. is 8 o’clock.

Here you can visit many other tourist attractions such as museums, 200-year-old Cham wells, Hai Tang pagoda, Tan Hiep market, Yen’s ancestral temple, scuba diving to see corals.

Thanh Ha Pottery Village

About 3km west of Hoi An Ancient Town and Covered Bridge, a 500-year-old pottery village is located on the Thu Bon River, located at Pham Phan, block 5, Thanh Ha ward, Hoi An city. When you come to the pottery village, you will see that the entire path is baked bricks, every house has a roof with baked tiles.

Arrive Thanh Ha Pottery Village You will be able to make your own ceramic products under the guidance of artisans, visit the terracotta park, see miniature models of Vietnamese landscapes and world-famous wonders, all of which are… made entirely of earthenware. This is one of the most interesting experiences here.

Pottery village specializes in producing household utensils such as cups, bowls, jars, jars, tiles, bricks, various souvenir products, meticulously decorated colorful patterns.

Tra Que Vegetable Village

If you want to transform into a farmer, go to Tra Que vegetable village, 3km north of the center of Hoi An ancient town, in Cam Ha commune. Now there are 220 households engaged in agriculture, Tra Que vegetable village In the past, it has been a place to provide different types of vegetables and 20 types of clean spices, when mixing these vegetables together, there will be 5 flavors of sour, spicy, sweet, acrid, and bitter.

What could be better than after a day of labor with the farmers, then pick vegetables by yourself and then enjoy them with famous Hoi An dishes such as Quang noodles, Cao Lau, … with salads and mannequins. .

Kim Dong Moc Village

Located opposite the old town, less than 20 minutes to go to the carpentry village, if you go by boat, you go to the old town wharf to go to the year, the riverside section of Bach Dang street and then take the boat route Hoi An – Cam Kim.

From the 16th century Moc Kim Dong village began to focus on carpentry, which is also a destination for domestic and foreign merchants with famous products such as boats, building temples, household products…

Coming to Hoi An, in addition to experiencing the interesting things of the old town, you also have the opportunity to explore the traditional craft villages of this place.

Other Hoi An tourist areas

There’s also a lot here Hoi An tourist area The resort is visited by tourists with fresh and cool air and also has many interesting game activities.

Bai Mau coconut forest eco-zone in Hoi An

Address: hamlet 2, hamlet 3, Cam Thanh commune, Hoi An city.

Ticket price: 30,000 VND / person, the price of renting a boat with 4 people rowing is about 200,000 VND, and the price of renting a basket boat is 150.00 VND

The way to Bay Mau coconut forest very convenient, if you go from Da Nang city you can go by motorbike, car, bus. If you go from Hoi An Covered Bridge, you can travel by motorbike or car, then by boat from the marina on Bach Dang Street and down the Hoai River to the East.

Green Tamarind Ecological Area

The address of the eco-zone is located in Triem Tay village, Dien Ban town, Quang Nam, 35km from Da Nang city.

The eco-zone is designed with architecture from bamboo trees, riverside huts, there are fun games and entertainment on water such as fishing, Green Tamarind You can also pick your own vegetables in the garden. The scenery here is very quiet, and the food is prepared very fresh, the price is very affordable.

Tuan Lien Ecological Area Hoi An Eco Discovery

The address of the eco-zone is located at group 4, Van Lang village, Cam Thanh commune, Hoi An city, the way to the eco-zone is a bit difficult to find, so you have to ask people while walking. When you reach the island, there will be a private doctor who will still tell you about the itinerary and activities of the day, he is very friendly, funny, sociable, loves tourists very much, he also tells a good story about history.

This is a small oasis in the middle of a coconut forest, here you will be able to participate in folk games such as blindfolded pot, go monkey bridge… there are also games on the water such as fishing, zipline swing. And can take a basket boat to visit the coconut forest, in Tuan Lien There are also 11 specialties that are fresh and deliciously prepared.

Surely the eco-zone is a suitable destination for you and your family to have fun, if in your group of friends there is someone who knows how to play the lute and loves to sing, then bring your piano here to sing.

Vinpearl Hoi An

Surely when you come here, you will be spoiled for “virtual life” with a Giao Thoa harbor, one side is the model of Hoi An ancient house, the opposite side is the Avenue of Dreams. Located in the entertainment and tourism complex of Vingroup, about 15km from the center of Hoi An and about 15km from Da Nang city.

In Vinpearl Hoi An there are 20 extremely attractive outdoor games, a water park with a “terrible” slide system, contact with extremely beautiful animals at River Safari park and 95 indoor video games, 5D cinema room.

Above is an introduction for you to understand more about Hoi An Covered Bridge as well as extremely attractive tourist attractions nearby, come to Hoi An and you will find this place extremely interesting, not boring at all. .

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