Hoi An

Hoi An
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Hoi An is the best example of a traditional trading port in South-East Asia. It is the result of a fusion of cultures over time, from the 15th – 19th century.

Hoi An attracted ships and traders from the rest of Asia and Europe. Its architecture is of traditional Vietnamese design, with Chinese and Japanese influences.

Comparisons are made with Vigan (Philippines), which however has a Spanish colonial street plan as in the Americas where Hoi An organically evolved. It is also exceptional for the use of wood as a building material.


Year Decision Comments
1999 Inscribed Reasons for inscription

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I love Hoi An! Have you ever been there at twilight on Saturday or full-moon day? Take a walk through the streets in town at that time, it is amazing! You will enjoy the environment, the atmosphere, the air, the breeze very much. It is the only time you can enjoy the spark of sunset at the end of the day mingles with the light of lantern from the ancient houses. It’s the only time where you can see how small traders pack up their things to go home while the other prepare to welcome visitors to their shops. It’s the only time you can enjoy the moment that lantern light is on, houses light and street light is off. Not many people on the street so it is such a great time to enjoy the peaceful and wonderful environment. I can’t remember how many times I have been there and each time I always try to reach Hoi An by sunset.
 
Philip T.K. (Canada):
Hoi An seemed to be a nice place. I only had about an hour to visit though since my family and I had to get back to Hue that night. I spent that one hour walking around the old streets and visitng the old bridge built by the Japanese a few centuries ago. I hope to be able to visit this city for a longer period in the future.
 
Nguyen Thi Lan (Vietnam):
Dear Friend,

One feature of HoiAn as a World Heritage I must add is that the people there are very nice and friendly. The people themselves can be recognized as "the World Heritage" besides the value of beauty and culture of this little town.
You can go there for interesting an memoriable experiences. Make a nice chain of Hoian-Myson-Hue tour and see three valuable world heritages in Central Vietnam.
And as a tour guide living in Danang, a connection point, I am ready to serve you and make your tour enjoyable.
Warmly,

Nguyen THi Lan, tour guide
K333/14 Hai Phong Street, Danang City, Vietnam
Email: lanhqt@dng.vnn.vn
http://vietnamtourguides.com; http://mysonvietnam.topcities.com
 
Bonny (australia):
Hoi An us teh most spectacluar little village! the locals are so friendly and every block there is about 50 taylors! they make fantastic clotehs at the biggest bargin! i brought about 20 items of clothing for only about AU$20! FANTASTIC!! the beaches are spectacular! much better than teh beaches in australia! it is a MUST GO PLACE
 


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