Attractions of Hoi An #1 The Ancient Town

Hoi An is situated on the east coast of Vietnam. It is part of the Central Coastal Region. Its position between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and close to Danang has seen it develop into an important base. It is most famous for its Ancient Town, which is one of Vietnam’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Hoi An used to be the largest port in the country but that honour now belongs to Danang. Hoi An is an extremely picturesque town and very popular with tourists. The city is best known for its hundreds of tailor shops and the manufacture of paper lanterns and these adorn the city in large numbers, creating a very beautiful scene when darkness falls. There would be no better start to any attraction guide than The Ancient Town.

Hoi An Ancient Town is surely the most interesting attractions in the city. It is an extremely well-preserved example of a typical South-East Asian trading port. It dates from the 15th to 19th centuries. The buildings and street plan reflect the local and international influences that have combined to produce this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The prettiest town in Vietnam
You will find Hoi An Ancient town in Vietnam’s central Quang Nam Province. It sits on the north bank and near the mouth of the Thu Bon River. It is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and comprises 75 acres with an additional buffer zone of 280 Hectares (almost 700 acres). It is a superbly well-preserved example of an old trading port actively trading between Southeast, East Asia and the rest of the world. After its decline in the later 19th century, the extremely dry climate was instrumental in preserving the buildings in remarkable condition.

A typical street in the Ancient Town
The town reflects a fusion of cultures mainly Chinese and Japanese with later European influences, this has produced this unique attraction. The old town has 1,107 timber framed buildings, to which have been added either timber or brick walls. There is an open market and a ferry quay. In addition religious buildings and family cult house are to be found. The entrance to the site from the main downtown area of Hoi An is access over the Old Japanese Bridge, a remarkably unique Hoi An attraction in its own right, being the only wooden bridge in the world with a Buddhist Temple built into it. The Old Japanese Bridge will feature as #2 in this list of attractions.

This place is so beautiful at night
Hoi An is one of the most beautiful towns in all of Vietnam. There is so much to see and do here. One thing that has to be on any tour itinerary is Hoi An Ancient town. It is a truly remarkable glimpse into the past and one that is not to be missed on any visit to Hoi An and surrounding areas.

The best time to visit Hoi An is between April and June: Read about this in depth here: https://steemit.com/travel/@inseasia/best-time-to-visit-vietnam-5-hoi-an

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