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Wild beach near Hoi An pulls in tourists

Wild beach near Hoi An pulls in tourists

 07:55 20/09/2011

The coastline has an individual c-haracter with its surroundings still wild and natural and the restaurants along the water's edge give it a relaxed atmosphere. Do Truong report

Hanoi, Hoi An among Asian top ten best destinations

Hanoi, Hoi An among Asian top ten best destinations

 10:18 17/09/2011

Hanoi and Hoi An’s Old Town are rated among the top ten best destinations in Asia for 2011, according to an online poll conducted by Smart Travel Asia magazine.

Whe-re farmers are called artists

Whe-re farmers are called artists

 14:01 08/09/2011

There is nothing, at first sight, that sets Tra Que Village apart f-rom others.

In Vietnam's picturesque Hoi An, speedy tailors and delicious food

In Vietnam's picturesque Hoi An, speedy tailors and delicious food

 13:22 05/09/2011

HOI AN, Vietnam -- This c-harming city, located near the coast in Central Vietnam, has many attractions: an old town full of well-preserved historical buildings, a bustling market offering delicious local specialties and the nearby Cua Dai beach with white sand and calm, warm waters. But the town's c-haracter and its popularity as a destination have been heavily influenced by its main industry

Hoi An hosts Japan culture fest

Hoi An hosts Japan culture fest

 07:56 23/08/2011

The 9th Hoi An-Japan cultural exchange festival opened on Saturday in Hoi An with art activities f-rom the two countries.

Riverbank retreat

Riverbank retreat

 09:17 22/08/2011

If you are looking for a getaway f-rom busy, modern life, and want to be surrounded by peaceful countryside, rivers and green fields, then Hoi An Riverside Resort & Spa is the place to go.

Hoi An, Japan cultural festival begins

Hoi An, Japan cultural festival begins

 09:12 22/08/2011

The 9th Hoi An-Japan Cultural Exchange Festival opened yesterday in the ancient town of Hoi An, in the central province of Quang Nam.

Hoi An seeks to attract more Japanese tourists

Hoi An seeks to attract more Japanese tourists

 22:43 21/08/2011

The central city of Hoi An, which has established a close bond with many of Japanese generations, plans set up a contingent of professional tour guides and develop special tourism products that suit with the taste of Japanese people, a seminar was told on Aug. 20.

Hoi An to be nation's first eco-town under UN plan

Hoi An to be nation's first eco-town under UN plan

 12:50 18/08/2011

A project launched by the United Nations on Tuesday will see the central city of Hoi An develop into Viet Nam's first eco-town.

United Nations helps Hoi An turn into ecological city

United Nations helps Hoi An turn into ecological city

 13:29 17/08/2011

The United Nations and the UN Industrial Development Organisation will provide Hoi An city in central Quang Nam province with technical assistance to help turn the locality into an ecological one under a project that began on August 16.

Hoi An At Night

Hoi An At Night

 14:46 05/08/2011

Much has been written about the peaceful, ancient town of Hoi An. For those wanting to learn about it, they can easily find a sea of relevant information and images on the web. However, local and international tourists have kept flocking to the town in droves since UNESCO recognized it as a world cultural heritage site in 2000. Hoi An is a completely different world for both local and international visitors.

Cambodian news agency delegation visits Hoi An

Cambodian news agency delegation visits Hoi An

 10:31 04/08/2011

A high-ranking delegation of the Cambodia news agency (AKP), led by its Deputy General Director Ouk Kimseng, paid a working visit to Hoi An city in the central province of Quang Nam on August 3.

The programme of “ The 9th Hoi An-Japan festival-2011”

The programme of “ The 9th Hoi An-Japan festival-2011”

 07:55 03/08/2011

Organizing board of “ THE 9th HOI AN-JAPAN FESTIVAL-2011”

German photographer presented photos to Hoi An Museum

German photographer presented photos to Hoi An Museum

 17:28 31/07/2011

Jochen Voigt, who is 60 years old, has presented Hoi An museum with his 125 best photos he has taken over 44 years during his journeys around Vietnam.

Hoi An to teach calligraphy for free

Hoi An to teach calligraphy for free

 08:10 23/07/2011

Hoi An, a central ancient city recognized as UNESCO’s World Heritage site, will hold free monthly classes on Han – Nom calligraphy to promote its cultural root.

Museum of traditional medicine in Hoi An to be founded

 08:05 23/07/2011

The old house at 46 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hoi An City will be turned into a museum of traditional medicine in Hoi An. This is a new task assigned by Hoi An City People’s Committee to Hoi An Cultural Heritage Preservation and Management Centre.

First terra-cotta culture park in Hoi An

First terra-cotta culture park in Hoi An

 07:59 23/07/2011

Construction of the first terra-cotta cultural park in the country kicked off in the ancient town of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam on July 11.

Enjoying clams by the sea

Enjoying clams by the sea

 14:50 18/07/2011

In hot summer days after a nice swim in the sea it is customary to enjoy delicious seafood, such as fish, shrimp, crabs and clams in Quang Nam Province.

Hoi An tries to clean up its act

Hoi An tries to clean up its act

 07:59 18/07/2011

Hoi An, a World Heritage Site, opened its first solid waste treatment plant yesterday. The plant, in Bau Oc Thuong hamlet in Cam Ha Commune, was built at a cost of VND77 billion (US$3.7 million), most of which coming in the form of ODA credit f-rom the French Government.

Historic river and traditional boat

Historic river and traditional boat

 16:54 12/07/2011

Come to Hoi An, you could recognize a rather special performing of yo-heave-ho. Floating on Hoai river in the lyric space of the moon light, cultural boats’ artisans retort inspiredly with reminding melodies. Yo-heave-ho is still maintained in lives of Quang people, especially to Hoi An residents. Every night on Hoai river, when the town is overwhelmed in sparkling lanterns, in quiet and peaceful space, the boats together with artisans appear and disappear al-ternately on the river and they begin to sing close melodies excitedly.