Have you ever heard of the top entertainment area in Central Vietnam, VinWonders Nam Hoi An? If you have heard of the existence of this entertainment area but are unsure of what makes VinWonders Hoi An different from other VinWonders or if it’s just the usual games. Then you must watch this video, Cuong Du Lich will show you 10 unique things that only exist at VinWonders Nam Hoi An.
1. Port of convergence
The VinWonders system is in Hanoi, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, etc…Viet Travel Blog has been to all, but when arriving at VinWonders Nam Hoi An, right from the welcoming gate, Cuong Du Lich was overwhelmed by the image of 12 giant boats docked on the river. It can be said that this is the largest and most magnificent entrance for guests up to the present time of VinWonders. Previously, in the area of VinWonders Nam Hoi An, there used to be a bustling and lively trading port.
The “Port of convergence” at VinWonders Hoi An is also shown right after you step through the gate, with a canal stretching from the beginning to the end of VinWonders Nam Hoi An, and you can sit on the boats carrying visitors for sightseeing, enjoying the peaceful scenery of one side is the ancient town of Hoi An, the other side is the dream avenue with a colorful Western architectural complex.
The Vietnamese architecture simulating the riverside ancient town of Hoi An sparkles in the twilight, with ancient mossy red-tiled houses, solemn yellow walls, and vibrant paper flower racks in front of the houses are also distinctive highlights at VinWonders Nam Hoi An compared to other VinWonders areas. Walking along this ancient town area, visitors will immerse themselves in documentary films about Vietnamese countryside from the time of the Hung Kings to the painted houses. You will be fascinated by the architecture of the traditional conical hats stacked on the riverbank. Then when the ancient town lights up, the bright lanterns hanging all over the ancient town will gently sway in the wind, creating a picturesque and romantic ancient town scene that captivates people’s hearts.
2. River Safari Zoo
This is the second major difference at VinWonders Nam Hoi An. While Phu Quoc has Vinpearl Safari built in the primeval forest, Nha Trang has the Royal Garden on Hon Tre Island, Vinpearl Nam Hoi An has River Safari – the world’s first and only wild animal conservation park on the river in Vietnam.
Instead of observing wild animals through the glass of a tuk-tuk or specialized vehicle, when visiting Vinpearl River Safari, visitors will experience a new feeling when sitting on a boat, drifting to the legendary Amazon river scene, exploring the wild life of rare species on both sides of the river.
The animals at Vinpearl River Safari live in an ecosystem that suits the biological characteristics of each species and are carefully cared for and monitored by experienced veterinarians. River Safari at VinWonders Nam Hoi An nurtures 49 species of wild animals such as Bengal tigers, antelopes, kangaroos, rhinoceroses, giraffes, zebras, white swans, black swans, black-necked white storks, Tadona ducks, Golden ducks, flamingos, cranes, etc.
Your journey will last on the 1.7km river for about 20 – 25 minutes. At the end of the journey, you can visit and interact at the Parrot House with colorful parrots of 12 different species. Watch Cuong Du Lich play with them, very friendly and approachable, making children love these parrots even more at VinWonders Hoi An.
3. 3D Painting Room
The 3D paintings on the walls, on the streets that seem to only exist in the West, now at VinWonders Nam Hoi An, there is a 3D painting room with many outstanding paintings, a unique check-in point, a virtual living space like no other at VinWonders Hoi An that you must visit. Here, with every creative angle, you can freely pose to have the most unique photos for yourself and your “gang”.
4. Explore the folk culture spaces of the three regions
Cuong Du Lich asserts that you will not find anywhere else at VinWonders simulating the cultural spaces of the three regions of North – Central – South and the cultural spaces of ethnic groups like at Vinpearl Nam Hoi An.
Explore the cultural space of the North: You will visit the Northern house with its intricate traditional wooden structure, surrounded by hills of palm trees and characteristic tea gardens of the North Midlands. On the way in, visitors will encounter images recalling the famous ancient story “Eating quince – Returning gold.” Here, you also have the opportunity to learn about the precious silver and gold profession, wood carving, and purchase these handmade products.
When visiting the Hue Cultural Space, you can learn about the traditional Hue architecture with gates, screens, dry ponds, 3 main sections, and 1 characteristic side section, surrounded by fruit tree gardens, with a lotus pond in front of the house to welcome cool breezes. This place also has a special space for displaying and introducing the art of bamboo paper weaving – a new form of paper art in Vietnam.
Exploring the Southern Cultural Space: Here, you will find Southern-style houses made from 7 precious types of wood symbolizing the seven generations of a family, following the Dinh architecture style. The houses are open and blend harmoniously with the natural scenery. Visitors have the opportunity to learn about the pottery craft with 2 Sa Dec brick kilns and experience molding and firing pottery as souvenirs.
The Cultural Space of Ethnic Groups: offers a fascinating experience where you can observe distinctive architectural features such as the Rong House, Guol House of the Co Tu people, and the long house of the E De people, along with the shapes of streams, tea hills, etc., providing visitors with impressions of the life and cultural activities of the ethnic minorities in Central Highlands and Central Vietnam. In the stilt houses of the ethnic minorities in the Central Highlands, there are craft villages for weaving. Artisans recreate the distinctive weaving techniques of the ethnic minorities in the cultural space of the minority groups: Champa brocade weaving, Black Thai weaving, Co Tu brocade weaving, H’mong linen weaving, etc.
5. Experience traditional handicrafts in 12 traditional craft villages
Not only adults but also children love the area of 12 traditional craft villages at VinWonders Nam Hoi An. It is emphasized that you cannot find these activities in other VinWonders locations.
5.1. Dó Paper Area displaying and demonstrating the process of making handmade Dó paper.
- VinWonders Experience making Dó paper and purchase high-quality paper products,…
- VinWonders Display and introduce the process of making Dong Ho paintings.
- VinWonders Experience painting under the guidance of artisans.
In this craft village area of VinWonders Nam Hoi An, visitors will meet the last two descendants of the Lai family, who are famous for their exquisite papermaking craft – a precious type of paper used by emperors for royal decrees and edicts.
Making a piece of ceremonial paper is a long journey: The dó tree is brought to peel, cleaned, then the artisans soak the dó tree bark in cold water, then soak it in lime water, then wash, cook with steam, then grind into powder, meticulously in each stage. Next is the paper sizing process. The artisans have to use additional water to soak the Mò tree sap, to increase the adhesion of the dó tree powder, then sift – filter evenly by hand so that the paper powder settles smoothly in the tray into a sheet of paper. After the sizing process, the paper is peeled, rolled, then coated with buffalo skin glue to increase toughness, prevent mold. The raw paper is dried, then the artisans continue to apply scented water on the paper to get a fresh yellow color, then draw dragons and four mythical creatures on both sides. Finally, the artisans will apply a shiny gold layer on top.
5.2. Weaving craft village:
- VinWonders Visit the process of raising silkworms and experience silk cocooning, silk reeling, silk spinning, and silk weaving.
- VinWonders Visit how silkworms weave silk carpets.
- VinWonders Shop for handmade embroidered products.
In addition to the ceremonial paper making craft, at the village of Vinpearl Land Hoi An, you also have the opportunity to see Ms. Phan Thi Thuan raising silkworms to weave silk blankets. On a square table, hundreds of silkworms carefully crawl back and forth, releasing silk threads to create a delicate, soft blanket, especially without any visible seams. In that space, tourists will see silkworms creating cocoons, then watch the aunts boil the cocoons to extract silk, then the delicate silk threads are intertwined by the artisans’ hands to create smooth, cool silk fabrics.
Or get lost in the craft village of the H’Mong people, you will feel like you are in the Northwest sky. In this craft village of Vinpearl Hoi An, you will feel the breath of the mountains and forests, hear the birds chirping and the sound of streams flowing on each hand-woven brocade dress. Not many people know that these dresses are woven from lanh tree bark: soaked, boiled, crushed, then fibers are extracted, then carefully woven, soaked, washed repeatedly, then beeswax is applied for painting. Like that, with great effort, the raw lanh fabric has turned into a painting containing the breath of the mountains and forests.
To experience and explore all the traditional craft villages on the folk island of VinWonders Nam Hoi An, to truly understand the soul that the artisans blow into the island, you may have to spend the whole day. Each craft village, each artisan at VinWonders Hoi An carries deep hidden beauty within. It is the beauty of love for the craft, love for the ancient soul of Vietnam. It is the “Bright national color on ceremonial paper” in Dong Ho paintings, the sparkling lights by the Hoai River, in Hoi An.
Moreover, there are many other interesting craft villages on the folk island of Vinpearl Nam Hoi An such as making Dong Ho paintings, pottery, making com (young sticky rice), embroidery… You can also visit exhibition areas showcasing natural essential oils, learn about weaving, embroidery & shop for products here.
6. Folk games at VinWonders Nam Hoi An
Honestly, finding a place with traditional folk games is quite difficult nowadays, so this uniqueness at VinWonders Nam Hoi An is almost unparalleled. Traditional folk games take place daily at VinWonders Hoi An such as: Sack Jumping, Pot Breaking, Blindfolded Walking, Kite Flying, Bridge Climbing for Rewards, Bamboo Pole Dancing, Tug of War, Sling Shot, Swing, Catching Fish in Nets… A series of games associated with childhood and festive days, right? Now they have been vividly recreated at VinWonders Nam Hoi An.
7. Cultural Performance Programs at VinWonders Hoi An
Similar to traditional folk games, it is very difficult to find a place where you can watch various traditional cultural performances of Vietnam. And other VinWonders locations do not offer this. Only at VinWonders Nam Hoi An, you can admire and enjoy performances by many artists from all over the country, showcasing the cultural characteristics of each region such as: Watching Hue Folk Songs at the Thatched House, Experiencing the Cultural Space of Gong Music of the Central Highlands at the Longhouse of the Ede people. Watching Water Puppetry at the Water Pavilion Stage. Watching Quan Ho Bac Ninh on the River. In the center of the Folk Cultural Island of Vinpearl Hoi An is an artistic activity space, a stage for unique art performances daily at 11:30 am, such as: Then Singing, Northern Folk Songs, Van Chau.
The art of “Hát then” and “cây đàn tính” originates from the collective labor life of the ancient Tày community. “Then” can be understood as “Thiên,” meaning Heaven, so the “hát then” melody is considered by the Tày people as the melody of the deities. The lyrics of “hát then” are folk verses that are both poetic and rich in musicality, as well as containing moral advice, encouragement, and experiences in dealing with others and the world… Therefore, listening to “hát then” provides valuable lessons about life, how to interact with nature, and those around us.
On the other hand, “Hát chầu văn” is a traditional form of singing art in Vietnam. It is a ceremonial music form associated with the ritual of spirit mediumship of the Four Palaces belief (Đạo Mẫu) and the worship of Saint Trần (Đức Thánh Vương Trần Hưng Đạo), a Vietnamese folk belief. The art of “chầu văn” is being preserved and has been recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage.
8. Live Show: Về Bến
Can you imagine what a live show is like? This is a performance that is staged to resemble real life. It wasn’t until the construction of VinWonders Nam Hội An that this program was tested and offered to visitors for entertainment at VinWonders. That’s why VinWonders Phú Quốc or VinWonders Nha Trang do not have any live shows yet.
Inspired by the stories of rivers and seas, the live show “Về Bến” vividly recreates the living space of Vietnamese fishermen. This is also the inspiration for the creation of 12 giant boats at the entrance of VinWonders Nam Hội An, with a magnificent scene of “returning to the dock,” anchoring at the bustling port, which is a replica of the prosperous Hội An trading port from the 17th century.
A spectacular performance called “Về Bến” may sound simple and intimate, but it sparkles with the precious beauty of traditional arts, directed by Tấn Lộc and performed by stage artists, turning into an impressive live performance; with the perfect combination of music, props, and artistic dance movements on boats, underwater, and even in the air, promising to bring various emotions to the audience. “Về Bến” is a painting of a bustling festival day, welcoming visitors to explore the cultural essence of the VinWonders Nam Hoi An Folk Culture Island.
The festival opens with the sound of drums, lively and vibrant, a familiar sound of celebration in Vietnamese rural villages. After the green bamboo grove, the image of a rural village with an early market appears amidst the laughter and chatter of working people. The scene of a fishing village is recreated – where fishermen are busy preparing to set sail. They tightly grip the oars, swing on the fishing nets, tirelessly row the boat under the sun and wind of the Central region, but their faces are always radiant, optimistic, and full of life. After days of drifting with waves, wind, sky, and vast water, people come back together and spend moments of affection and tranquility. The final act of “Về Bến” brings a festive atmosphere, vibrant and colorful after a successful harvest season, a fishing trip.
Special performance program “Về Bến”
- Time: 10:30 – 11:00 | 16:30 – 17:00
- Location: Cultural Square
9. Watch 3D Dome movies at the top of Wish Hill.
Watching 3D, 4D, or even 5D movies is an experience you may have had at VinWonders Phu Quoc and VinWonders Nha Trang. But at VinWonders Nam Hoi An, it would be a shame to miss the experience of watching 3D Dome movies at the top of Wish Hill, which is much more exciting than regular 3D movies.
Imagine, what you are witnessing is no longer just a story on the screen. Everything is happening around you, you are part of that story without needing special glasses like other regular 3D movies. With a cool movie theater, it’s extremely relaxing to lie on a lazy pillow and enjoy the feeling of being an actor in the movie, with grand scenes like endless slides or fierce dinosaurs seemingly about to charge at you,… it will definitely provide visitors with a very new and special experience, especially for young people visiting VinWonders Nam Hoi An.
10. Watch 3D Mapping at the Tower on Wish Hill
It must be acknowledged that VinWonders Nam Hoi An has many new features compared to other VinWonders, and the 3D Mapping performance is one of those significant differences. The 3D Mapping show at Wish Hill is a mystical combination of sound, light, and incredibly captivating moving images. With epic storytelling, you will hear unique fairy tales, reenacting 4000 years of Vietnamese history.
3D Mapping Show
- Time: 18:30
- Location: Wishing Hill
So Cuong Du Lich shows you 10 special points that only VinWonders Nam Hoi An has, which VinWonders Phu Quoc, VinWonders Nha Trang do not have. So if you are planning to travel to Da Nang – Hoi An, remember to add this amusement park to your itinerary. To verify what Cuong Du Lich says and believe that you will not be disappointed when coming to play at VinWonders Nam Hoi An.
