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Bai Choi: The Singing Card Game of Central VietnamPeople and cultureWhat bai choi is, how the huts are built, the card deck, the three-part ho thai call, two theories of its origin and where to hear it nightly in Hoi An.
Banh Beo of Quang Nam: From Hue Bowls to Hoi An and Da NangFood of Quang Nam–Da NangBanh beo came from Hue and grew bigger and thicker in Quang. The name, the bowl, the shrimp-and-pork topping, eating it with a bamboo knife, and three places.
Banh Kho Me Cam Le: the Seven-Fire Cake of QuangFood of Quang Nam–Da NangBanh kho me from Cam Le, Da Nang: exam-season rations of Quang scholars, the seven-fire cake, the craft villages, charcoal baking, box prices and where to buy.
Banh Trang Cuon Thit Heo: Dai Loc Roots and Tuy Loan Rice PaperFood of Quang Nam–Da NangBoiled pork in rice paper with herbs and mam nem: its Dai Loc roots, the Tuy Loan rice paper craft, how to eat it and three places in Da Nang.
Be Thui Cau Mong: Roast Veal on Highway 1, Dien BanFood of Quang Nam–Da NangBe thui Cau Mong is young calf roasted whole, sliced thin and rolled in rice paper with herbs and mam cai: where it is from, how it is made and eaten.
Cao Lau Hoi An: History, Noodle Makers and Three PlacesFood of Quang Nam–Da NangCao lau and the Hoi An trading port: where the name comes from, the Cam Chau noodle makers, the Ba Le well and three places to eat.
Cau Ngu Festival: Whale Worship and Ba Trao in Da NangPeople and cultureCau ngu is the fishermen's festival of the whale spirit Ca Ong: lunar dates, the two-day rites, the ba trao rowing chant, heritage status and where to go.
Cham Sculpture Museum, Da Nang: The Tourane GardenHeritage sites of Quang Nam–Da NangHow the Da Nang Cham museum grew from a statue garden into the Musée Henri Parmentier: builders, dates, My Son and Tra Kieu pieces, hours and tickets.
Cham Towers in Quang Nam Beyond My Son: Bang An, Khuong My, Chien DanHeritage sites of Quang Nam–Da NangThe Cham sites of Quang Nam beyond My Son: octagonal Bang An tower, Khuong My, Chien Dan, the Dong Duong monastery and Tra Kieu, with age and condition.
Che Luc Tau Xa: Hoi An's Cantonese Mung Bean DessertFood of Quang Nam–Da NangChe luc tau xa came to Hoi An's trading port with the Chinese: the Cantonese name, the role of tangerine peel, Hoi An and Hue recipes and how to eat it.
Co Tu People of Quang Nam: Guol House, Weaving, FestivalsPeople and cultureWho the Co Tu are, where they live in Quang Nam, Da Nang and Hue, the guol house, brocade weaving, the new-rice festival and villages to visit.
Cu Lao Cham: History, Monuments, Boats and Calm SeasonHeritage sites of Quang Nam–Da NangCu Lao Cham island guide: ancient settlement, a Chu Dau shipwreck, Hai Tang Pagoda, speedboats from Cua Dai, ticket price and the calm-sea months.
Da Nang Under Attack: The Landing in Old Prints and MapsHistoryDa Nang (Tourane) under attack, told through old prints, maps and Nguyen court records: the fleet, the ramparts, disease and the allied withdrawal.
Dien Hai Citadel: Da Nang's Fort of the First DefenceHistoryDien Hai Citadel in Da Nang: built under Gia Long, the defence against the French-Spanish fleet, monument status, restoration and what to check before visiting.
Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery: History, Tara and Thap SangHeritage sites of Quang Nam–Da NangDong Duong monastery in Da Nang: who built it, the Dong Duong style, the Tara bronze, what remains today, monument status, restoration news and how to visit.
French Tourane: The Chessboard Town on the Han RiverHistoryTourane was Da Nang under French rule: how the city began, its street grid, stations, tram to Hoi An, church and airport, in old postcards.
Goi Ca Nam O: Fishing Village, Herring and Fish SauceFood of Quang Nam–Da NangGoi ca Nam O, the raw herring salad of a fishing village below the Hai Van Pass: village history, wet and dry styles, wild greens, fish sauce and a health note.
Hoai River, Hoi An: History, Lanterns and Boat RidesHeritage sites of Quang Nam–Da NangHoai River in Hoi An: why it is called Hoai, the Japanese and Chinese riverfront, old maps, floating lanterns, boat prices and the best hour to go.
Hoi An and My Son Itinerary: One, Two or Three DaysHeritage sites of Quang Nam–Da NangOne, two or three days for Hoi An, My Son, the Marble Mountains and Cu Lao Cham: the order, the bus, tickets, and tips for kids and older travellers.
Hoi An Assembly Halls: Five Chinese CongregationsHeritage sites of Quang Nam–Da NangThe five Chinese assembly halls of Hoi An: why they exist, when each was built, who they worship, old photos and how to visit.
Hoi An Chicken Rice: Origins, How It Is Made, Ba BuoiFood of Quang Nam–Da NangHoi An chicken rice: golden rice cooked in chicken broth, shredded chicken and Tra Que herbs. Origins, Ba Buoi, Ba Minh and prices.
Hoi An Chilli Sauce: The Trieu Phat Family JarFood of Quang Nam–Da NangThe story of Trieu Phat chilli sauce in Hoi An: the old herbal shop, the family house, how it is made, how to eat and keep it, where to buy.
Hoi An History: The Faifo Trading Port and Old TownHistoryHoi An from Sa Huynh and Cham ports to the Nguyen lords' port of Faifo: Japanese and Chinese quarters, the Japanese Bridge, decline, UNESCO.
Hoi An Old Town: Heritage, Assembly Halls, TicketsHeritage sites of Quang Nam–Da NangHoi An old town through old photos and monuments: UNESCO listing, tube houses, assembly halls, the bridge, full-moon night, tickets and distance from Da Nang.
Japanese Bridge in Hoi An (Chua Cau): History, Design and LegendsHeritage sites of Quang Nam–Da NangChua Cau, Hoi An's Japanese Bridge: built with Japanese money, taken over by the Chinese who added the pagoda bay. Names, statues, legend and restorations.
Kim Bong Carpentry Village, Hoi An: History, Guilds, VisitCraft villages of Quang Nam–Da NangKim Bong, the carpenters' village across the river from Hoi An: where it came from, its guilds, boat building, the ancestor ceremony and how to visit.
Ma Chau Silk Village, Duy Xuyen: History, Revival, VisitCraft villages of Quang Nam–Da NangMa Chau silk village in Duy Xuyen, Quang Nam: mulberry, silkworms and weaving, the decline and the revival, and what to know before you visit.
Marble Mountains: History, Caves and the Stone VillageHeritage sites of Quang Nam–Da NangThe Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son) from old East Sea islands to special national monument: the Non Nuoc name, Cham traces, Tam Thai, Am Phu cave, stone craft.
Mi Quang: Origins, Phu Chiem Village, How It Is Made and Three ShopsFood of Quang Nam–Da NangHow Mi Quang began, why its name points to Phu Chiem village, how the noodle is steamed and three shops worth the trip.
Mit Tron: Quang Nam's Kitchen-Corner Jackfruit SaladFood of Quang Nam–Da NangMit tron is Quang Nam's young jackfruit salad, once a kitchen-corner dish. Origin, the season, how to make it and the grilled crackers you eat it with.
My Son Sanctuary: History, Towers, Tickets and TransportHeritage sites of Quang Nam–Da NangMy Son Sanctuary from a wooden temple to a UNESCO site: Champa history, brick towers, the lost A1 tower, tickets, hours and how to get there from Hoi An.
Nam O Fish Sauce: Old Village, Families and FermentingFood of Quang Nam–Da NangNam O fish sauce: the old village below the Hai Van Pass, its Cham roots, the old Hong-Huong label, how the sauce ferments and two workshops to visit.
Ngoc Linh Ginseng: Where It Grows, Price, Real vs FakeFood of Quang Nam–Da NangNgoc Linh ginseng of Nam Tra My: how it was found, where it grows, its protected name, the festival, dated prices and how to spot a fake.
Non Nuoc Stone Village, Da Nang: History, Stone and CraftCraft villages of Quang Nam–Da NangNon Nuoc stone-carving village under the Marble Mountains: Thanh Hoa carvers, an old stele, court stone workers, the quarry ban and the craft.
Phan Khoi: Bao An Writer Who Opened New PoetryPeople and culturePhan Khoi, born in Bao An, Dien Ban: Bible translator, journalist in three regions, author of the poem Tinh gia, honoured by streets in his home region.
Phuoc Kieu Bronze Village: Gongs, Bells, HeritageCraft villages of Quang Nam–Da NangPhuoc Kieu bronze-casting village in Dien Ban: its long story, the unsettled founder, how gongs are cast for the Central Highlands, and how to visit.
Quang Nam Home Dishes: Snail Soup, Ca Sao, Flying FishFood of Quang Nam–Da NangEveryday home dishes of Quang Nam, sourced from the press: stone-snail soup, ca sao from the Thu Bon estuary, grilled flying fish and flying-fish roe salad.
Quang Nam Scholars: Laureates of the Nguyen ExamsPeople and cultureQuang Nam as a land of scholars: the first Tien si Le Thien Tri, Pham Phu Thu, the Five Phoenixes, Huynh Thuc Khang, Tran Quy Cap and Phan Chau Trinh.
Thanh Ha Pottery Village, Hoi An: History, Clay and KilnsCraft villages of Quang Nam–Da NangThanh Ha pottery village on the Thu Bon River: Thanh Hoa founders, brown clay, wood kilns, the near collapse, the revival and the ancestor festival.
Tra Que Vegetable Village, Hoi An: Seaweed, Herbs and VisitsCraft villages of Quang Nam–Da NangTra Que vegetable village near Hoi An: how seaweed feeds the beds, which herbs grow, its heritage titles, and the farming and cooking visits.
Tuong of Quang Nam: Classical Theatre and Where to Find ItPeople and cultureWhat tuong (hat boi) is, how it took root in Quang Nam and Da Nang, the mandarin Nguyen Hien Dinh, the national heritage recognition and where to see it.
What to Eat in Hoi An: Beyond Cao Lau and Chicken RiceFood of Quang Nam–Da NangHoi An's own dishes, from banh dap and white rose cakes to banh no, banh to, banh xoai and corn che, with when to eat them and where each is sold.