Areas in the south of Hoi An are not well-known touristy areas as in the north (Da Nang, Hue, Hai Van Pass) or in the west (My Son Sanctuary, Prao, Ho Chi Minh Trails). But there still are interesting attractions in the areas that you can consider to visit; especially for those who want to escape from crowded touristy attractions. Read the following article for top 10 attractions in the area.
1. Countryside around Truong Giang River
Location: It is an area along the Truong Giang River, you can refer to the below Google Maps link for the starting point of your journey to explore the countryside along the river. Starting point is about 10km away from Hoi An city centre, easy to get there via Cua Dai Bridge (new high bridge by the beach) or Cam Kim Island.
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/ZtM6ieE9cu2Y9UVT8
Description: Truly Vietnam countryside with rural people & rural life along the way: local people (farmers, fishermen), local markets, rice paddies, rivers, lakes,…
2. Tam Thanh Beach
Location: Tam Thanh, Tam Ky, Quang Nam
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/ZojHvX6kPBB7KnyZ7
Description: Not touristy beach, you can easily find a very quiet place at this beach
3. Tam Thanh Rural Village
Location: Tam Thanh Beach, Tam Ky, Quang Nam
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/E918oBmHKC83Egu96
4. The Vietnam’s Heroic Mother Statue
Location: Tam Phu, Tam Ky, Quang Nam
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/UKnN61T63LMiqi1u6
5. Tam Hai Island
Location: Tam Hai, Nui Thanh, Quang Nam
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/95YHhHQMktnjcZvh9
Description: A small and tranquil island, long beaches, coconut groves, volcanic cliffs, and sleepy villages.
6. Phu Ninh Lake
Location: Phu Ninh, Quang Nam
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/fvFsFDXWWM3TdTz87
7. Chien Dan Cham Tower
Location: Tam An, Phu Ninh, Quang Nam
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/m5gKuv4CjqygNirUA
8. Bai Rang – Nui Thanh
Location: Nui Thanh, Quang Nam
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/SidbXNgmyEvQ17Ai7
9. Ky Anh Tunnels
Address: Thach Tan village, Tam Thang, Tam Ky
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/A4gfq8ZtRtYJfn5f9
10. Vinpearl Land Nam Hoi An (VinWonders Nam Hoi An)
Location: Binh Minh, Thang Binh, Quang Nam
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/aVfJ5kuZqbfV8SMZ8