Hoi An is a surprisingly lovely town. It boasts a quaint atmosphere perfect for long strolls, easy beach access, a small harbor for catching tour boats, a couple of islands for biking around, and of course, the best deals on custom-made silk garments.
The town was originally a tiny village, but a boom was created by American soldiers looking for a little R&R, making it into the size it is today. The goods sought then remain the biggest tourist draw today. These are the many tiny shops offering custom-made clothing. In fact, Hoi An is still one of the few places for foreigners to buy clothes that fit our larger body sizes (Vietnamese sizes compare to children/junior sizes in the States), and the deals on silk are incredible.
I took a long, slow stroll through town, finding hundreds of tayloring shops and a few cafes here and there. Unlike other Vietnamese towns, Hoi An was a clean, unhurried place with comparatively little traffic.
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| Silk Tie Display |
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| Custom Jacket Samples |
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| Find a shop (among hundreds) with the sample garments you like and choose from their fabric selection, or bring a photo and some fabric. They'll make anything you want in one or two days. |
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| Like I said, you can get anything you want, but PLEASE DON'T get a dress that makes you look like a giant swirly cone. |
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| Silk Lanterns |
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| Relaxed street in Hoi An |
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| Along the Harbor |
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| Sitting out the afternoon torrential downpour--a Vietnamese staple. |
Next blog: More Hoi An Pics
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