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History

History

 10:20 25/12/2010

Hoi An, is a land rich in traditions of revolutionary, history and culture, is collected through the ages and it used to be well-known as an international market with many different names, such as Lam Ap, Faifo, Hoai Pho and Hoi An ...

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Introduction

 10:13 25/12/2010

Hoi An Old Town is located 30km south of Danang City, and 60km northeast of Tam Ky. Hoi An used to be an international trade center by sea on the east area in the 16th and 17th centuries. It was the busiest trading port in Dang Trong region of Vietnam during the reign of Nguyen as merchants f-rom Japan, China, Portugal, Spain, Holland...often stopped over to exchange and purchase commodities.

The Vegetable planting village of Tra Que

The Vegetable planting village of Tra Que

 09:50 25/12/2010

Located about 3 km North of Old Hoi An, Tra Que vegetable planting village is well known in Quang Nam province and Da Nang City.

The carpentry village of Kim Bong

The carpentry village of Kim Bong

 09:44 25/12/2010

The carpentry village of Kim Bong is in Cam Kim commune, just on the other side of Hoi An river

Thwe pottery village ò Thanh Ha

Thwe pottery village ò Thanh Ha

 09:36 25/12/2010

Located 3 km West of Hoi An, Thanh Ha is the pottery village that play an important role in the economic development of Hoi An old town.

The Tran Family Home and Chapel

The Tran Family Home and Chapel

 23:32 24/12/2010

The Tran Family Home and Chapel, Hoi An is one of those chapels in Hoi An, Vietnam that belong to the early nineteenth century. The chapel is a reflection of Vietnamese aristocracy and it also bears cultural and traditional values in it. To the visitors, The Tran Family Home and Chapel is a famous tourist attraction. People f-rom all over the world come to visit this chapel.

Quang Trieu (Cantonese) Assembly Hall

Quang Trieu (Cantonese) Assembly Hall

 23:30 24/12/2010

The Quang Trieu (Cantonese) Assembly Hall, Hoi An is one of the most famous historical buildings in Hoi An, Vietnam. Along with the historical significance, the hall is also a popular tourist attraction in the small town of Hoi An. While touring the town you must visit this Quang Trieu (Cantonese) Assembly Hall to get the pleasure of viewing this architectural heritage of Vietnam.

Japanese Covered Bridge

Japanese Covered Bridge

 23:28 24/12/2010

The Japanese Covered Bridge in Hoi An is one of the famous tourist attractions in Hoi An, Vietnam. The original Vietnamese name of this bridge is “Lai Vien Kieu”. The word can be interpreted as “Pagoda in Japan”. It is considered that the Japanese Covered Bridge, Hoi An is a possession of the Japanese community of Hoi An.

Museum of History and Culture

Museum of History and Culture

 23:24 24/12/2010

Containing a great number of historical relics, the redundant Museum of History and Culture in Hoi An is located in the earliest inhabited region in Hoi An. The museum is a treasure trove and is also a famous pagoda all rolled into one. The name of this pagoda is “Quan Yin”. The Museum of History and Culture in Hoi An was actually built as a religious establishment in the year 1635, and so it was set up accordingly. Traces ogf this is still clearly evident.

Old House of Tan Ky

Old House of Tan Ky

 23:22 24/12/2010

The name Old House of Tan Ky itself suggests that the building is one of the remotest historical buildings in Hoi An. The age of the old house is approximately a couple of centuries. The old house reflects the combination of both Japanese and Chinese architectural geniuses. So while visiting the small town Hoi An, in Vietnam, you must also visit this Old House of Tan Ky to encounter great historical and cultural significance of Vietnam.

The Old House of Phung Hung

The Old House of Phung Hung

 23:20 24/12/2010

Hoi An is a beautiful town in Vietnam. While traveling in Goi An, you will get to see various beautiful historical buildings and many other tourist attractions. The Old House of Phung Hung, Hoi An is one of the most famous architectural buildings hat are considered to be the cultural heritage of hoi An. Visit this ancient home in Hoi An and enjoy the old-world c-harm.

Trung Hoa Assembly Hall(Ngu Bang Assembly Hall) of Hoian

Trung Hoa Assembly Hall(Ngu Bang Assembly Hall) of Hoian

 23:19 24/12/2010

Trung Hoa Assembly Hall is at 64 Tran Phu Street, right of Phuoc Kien Pagoda. Established in 1741, it was then called Duong Thuong Assembly Hall. However, many people think that it was built in the 15th century. Anyway, it is also one of the oldest assembly halls in Hoi An. It was the home of Chinese immigrants and dedicated to Thien Hau Holy Mother.