Hoi An Ancient town belongs to Quang Nam Province, the province of Central Vietnam. It is located on the northern bank near the mouth of the Thu Bon River and covers an area of 1,409 km².
Hoi An is one of the most grateful and romantic towns in Vietnam. It was originally a seaport from the ancient kingdom of Champa and then became one of Southeast Asia’s major international ports from the 17th to 19th century. Today, parts of the city look much the same as they did 150 years ago with hundreds of old houses, some over two centuries old, made of precious wood in the traditional style.
The town was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999 and many of the original houses and other features of the town have been preserved. Taking a city tour around Hoi An, you can discover genuine Vietnamese architecture which is harmoniously integrated with other architectural styles influenced by the Japanese and Chinese traders who settled here in the past.
The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ancient Town of Hoi An is filled with tailors, a tradition resulting from its past as a trading port on the silk route. Tailor shops here are so plentiful that it can get overwhelming trying to choose one that fits your taste.
It doesn’t take much to fall for the allure of Hoi An. One photo of central Vietnam’s small, yellow city and its myriad lanterns has most tourists looking for a flight. Despite its popularity as a travel destination, however, some of the coolest sights to see and activities to do in Hoi An remain under the radar.
The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ancient Town of Hoi An is filled with tailors, a tradition resulting from its past as a trading port on the silk route. Tailor shops here are so plentiful that it can get overwhelming trying to choose one that fits your taste.
It doesn’t take much to fall for the allure of Hoi An. One photo of central Vietnam’s small, yellow city and its myriad lanterns has most tourists looking for a flight. Despite its popularity as a travel destination, however, some of the coolest sights to see and activities to do in Hoi An remain under the radar.
Just south of Da Nang lies the magical little yellow town of Hoi An. It is a coastal town that lies on the mouth of the Thu Bon River. Despite having beautiful beaches and unique countryside villages, it is the unique Ancient Town that will make you fall in love with Hoi An.
The best Hoi An dishes are exclusively available within the UNESCO World Heritage Site which is this remarkable city, utilising fresh greens, herbs, fish, meat, and even water from the neighbouring Tra Que Vegetable Village, Cham Island, Ba Le Well, and Cam Nam Village.
Whether looking for a transcendental experience, or just some mindful relaxation, visitors to Vietnam are heading to Hoi An. Local Samantha Nguyen is our (spiritual) guide, as she tells us why the city has become a yoga paradise.