Thanks to the unique cultural
values and the the huge tourism potential, Hoi An City, a nice city is located
in Quang Nam Province with the total area of 60km², about 50km to the northeast
of Tam Ky City, and 30km to the south of Da Nang City, was recognized as World
Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. It can be said that Hoi An is really a nice place
can not ignore in the Central Viet nam for anyone when in Vietnam. 
In the progresses of establishment
and development, Hoi An was known with many difference names as Faifo, Haisfo,
Hoai pho, Ketchem, Cotam… Archeological and architectural relics prove that Hoi
An was an important meeting place of many cultures, such as Champa, Viet Nam,
Japan and China… 
From the 16th to 19th century,
Hoi An used to be an international trade center on the East – West commercial
itinerary and also the busiest trading port in Dang Trong (the South region of
Viet Nam). Merchant ships from Japan, China, Portugal, Spain, Netherlands…
often stopped here to exchange and purchase commodities.
Until now, a complex of ancient
architecture relics in Hoi An has been preserved mostly intact, including many
old houses, assembly halls, temples, pagodas, wells, bridges, churches, ports,
markets, roads… with mossy ancient color. According to statistics, the relics
in Hoi An are classified into 11 categories, including 1,068 ancient houses, 19
pagodas, 43 temples, 23 communal houses, 38 family worship houses, 5 assembly
halls, 11 ancient wells, 1 bridge, 44 ancient tombs… The existence of Hoi An
Ancient City is the only case in Viet Nam and also rare in the world. Hoi An is
considered as a living museum of architecture and urban lifestyle.
Besides diverse architectures,
Hoi An also keep quite grandiose intangible culture values. Daily life of the
locals with customs, religious activities, folk art, festivals, traditional
craft villages, and specialty dishes… have been preserved and promoted.
When travelling in Vietnam, if
choose Sapa, you will get a great experience through the spectacular scenery,
the ethnic culture identity by trekking tours or homestay tours, in condition
Halong Bay has name in your destination list, this will be an amazing holiday
for the magnificent landscapes on the bay. However, if choose Hoi An, this will
be a great place to discover the natural beauty and learn about unique and
diversified history of a famous ancient town in Southeast Asia.
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Visiting Hoi An Ancient Town - Attractive Destination in Central Vietnam
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March 10, 2017
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