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Traditional Lunar New Year 2011

Traditional Lunar New Year 2011

 14:18 05/01/2011

The year 2010 is coming to the end. Hoian Ancient Town is exciting to welcoming the New Year 2011 with a lot of significant activities. At Hoian Museum of History and Culture( 06 Tran Hung Dao- Hoian), f-rom 21h December 31, 2010, the Youth Uni-on of Hoian City will begin dancing to welcome new year and proclaim the Youth Year 2011. Especially, f-rom 19h December 31, 2010 to 02h Jannuary 01, 2011, at Dong Hiep Freeland, Minh An( Nguyen Phuc Chu street- Hoian), Gala Dinner “ Rescounding of Hoai River” will be magnificently organized with the traditional arts performances of the meritorious artist Manh Hung and Rock Bands f-rom Hochiminh City to welcome New Year Eve.

Hoi An, Hanoi named best Asian destinations

 16:06 25/12/2010

Hoi An and Hanoi were listed as two of the best holiday destinations in Asia in a recent poll carried out by online travel magazine Smart Travel Asia.

Folk Literature And Arts

Folk Literature And Arts

 13:49 25/12/2010

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 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.

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.

Fukian Assembly Hall (Phuc Kien)

Fukian Assembly Hall (Phuc Kien)

 23:26 24/12/2010

Among the various popular assembly halls in Hoi An, Vietnam, the Fukian Assembly Hall (Phuc Kien), Hoi An is the exceptional one. Hoi An is a small town in Vietnam that is full of excitements and tourist attractions. You must visit this assembly hall to encounter an excellent work of architecture that is also considered as a heritage of historical significance.

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.