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     Hoi An is located 30km south of Danang City, and 60 km northeast of Tam Ky. Hoi An used to be an international trade center by sea on the eastwest area in the 16th and 17th centuries. It was the busiest trading port in Dang Trong region of Vietnam under the reign of Nguyen as merchants from Japan, China, Portugal, Spain, Holland...often landed for exchanging, purchasing commodities. In the historical progress of establishment and development, Hoi An was known by foreign merchants as Faifo, Haisfo, Hoai pho, Ketchem, Cotam. Based on archeological relics and architecture documents, Hoi An was not only a place of converge and exchanging of many cultures such as: Champa, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Japanese and Chinese, especially impacted most by Vietnamese and Chinese civilisations.

    Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site.

    Up to now, the ancient town of Hoi An intactly preserves its original architectures, including houses, temples, pogodas, streets, ports, civil buildings, religious structures and other non-religious worshipping structures. The every day lifestyle with deep-rooted customs and cultural activities is fascinating. Hoi An also attracts tourists thanks to its poetic and picturesque landscapes such as Thuan Tinh islet, Cua Dai beacch, together with traditional handicrafts and famous local specialities.

    Hoi An was listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO in December 1999. As statistics shows, in Hoi An there are 1,360 relics and landscapes. These relics are divided into eleven kinds, including 1,068 ancients houses, 19 pagodas, 43 temples, 23 communal houses, 38 family temples, 5 assembly halls, 11 old wells, one bridge, 44 ancient tombs. In old quarter, there are more than 1000 relic sites.

Highlights of Hoian:

Quan Thang ancient house (77 Tran Phu St.)
Tan Ky ancient house (101 Nguyen Thai Hoc St.)
Phung Hung ancient house (04 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St.)
Phuc Kien Assembly hall (46 Tran Phu St)
Trieu Chau Assembly hall (157 Nguyen Duy Hieu St.)
Quang Dong Assembly hall ( 17 Tran Phu St.)
Ngu Bang assembly hall ( 64 Tran Phu St.)
Ong pogoda ( 24 Tran Phu St.)
Quan Am pogoda (7 Nguyen Hue St.)
Tran family temple (21 Le Loi St.)
Historical- cultural museum (7 Nguyen Hue St.)
Pottery trade museum ( 80 Tran Phu St.)
Sa Huynh cultural museum (149 Tran Phu St.)

Top Packages Travel In Hoi An


HOIAN COOKING CLASS Explore the cooking school’s herb and vegetable garden, learning about some of Hoi An’s and Vietnam’s well-known dishes ... detail
Lazing Hoian Beach Perfect combination of culture trip & beach relaxation. The fascinating ancient port of Hoi An is a maze of narrow streets ... detail
Vietnam relaxation Our program is ideal for travellers who keens on relaxing with beautifull beaches from the North to the South: Bai Chay beach - Ha Long City, Cua Dai beach - Hoi An, Nha Trang Beach and Mui Ne ... detail

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Top Resort In Hoi An


Hoi An Riverside Resort The resort is an ideal base for travelers to Hoian ancient town, offering guests a taste of traditional Vietnamese culture while providing ... detail
Palm Garden Resort The name " Palm Garden Resort " was derived from its location, which ideally situates on 5-hectare of unspoiled tropical garden, features more than 400 palm trees... detail
Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort & Spa Referring to the history and mix of cultures of Hoi An, the Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort & Spa is built like a small fisherman's village,.. detail

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Hotel Speacial Offers In Hoi An


Glory Hotel Glory was built within the concept of “Rice Field Village” in 2004. The idea of setting up the Glory Hotel was conceived by Mrs. Nguyen Thi Loan ... detail
Hoi An Hotel Just 30km from Danang international airport, Hoi An Hotel occupies lush and spacious grounds in the heart of the old town... detail
Lotus Hotel Lotus hotel - Khach san Hoa Sen in Vietnamese, is a completely self-contained resort style in area of more than 2,000 square metres ... detail

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Top cuisine In Hoi An


Cao lau Hoi An (Hoi An vermicelli) Cao lau as a dish has its "own kingdom", therefore, customers are likely to be served with it only in Hoi An. ... detail
My Quang (Quang soft noodle soup) Similar to rice noodle and chicken or pork soup (Hu tieu), My Quang is a variety of Pho (rice noodle soup), because the noodles are made from rice and soused with soup as serving. ... detail
Lau mam (Mixed vegetable and meat hot pot) At present, Lau mam folk dish in the past hundred years - become a luxurious specialty in the South ... detail

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Hoi An hosts annual kite competition The Victoria Hoi an beach resort and Spa is sponsoring the fourth annual Kite Competition on May 31 to promote local tourism and culture. As many as 130 participants from the cities of Hoi an Da nang and other provinces are expected to participate.
Sculpture contest features Hoi An ancient town A sculpture contest featuring Hoi an ancient town, a world heritage site, is officially launched from now until August, announced the People’s Committee of Hoi An Town.
Crumbling walls - Bao Vinh in Thua Thien-Hue Bao Vinh could have been another Hoi an but sadly this forgotten town, long left by the wayside, has slowly fallen asunder through years of neglect