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Hội An exchanges cultural activities in South Korea

 08:31 04/10/2024

A hát bội (classical drama) art troupe from the ancient town of Hội An is performing in the International Mask Arts & Culture Organisation (IMACO) in Andong City, Gyeongsangbuk, Korea in exchanging multi-culture and arts among 25 countries in the world at the event.

Information of the conference  “Policies and resources for building and developing Hội An - a UNESCO creative city”

Information of the conference “Policies and resources for building and developing Hội An - a UNESCO creative city”

 15:17 13/06/2024

On October 31, 2023, Hội An joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of Crafts and Folk Art. This is considered one of the significant achievements in the city's historical, cultural and social development; a recognition of the city's ongoing journey of pioneering spirit; “openness”; and the innovation of a “global city” since the late 16th century, when it was one of Southeast Asia's busiest trading ports.

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Music exchange program of violinist Maestro Vilmos Oláh and Hội An artists

 15:56 15/05/2024

To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the twinning relationship between Hội An and Szentendre (2014 - 2024); Hội An city cooperates with the Hungarian Embassy in Hanoi to organize a “Music exchange program of violinist Maestro Vilmos Oláh and Hội An artists” in the beautiful Hội An Ancient Town at 11 in May.

Two more crafts recognised as national intangible heritage

Two more crafts recognised as national intangible heritage

 16:03 29/02/2024

The honour helps promote the community-based tourism and crafts in communes of Tân Hiệp in Chàm Islands, off the coast of Hội An, and Cẩm Thanh in the suburban area.

Hoi An, Da Lat join UNESCO Creative Cities Network

Hoi An, Da Lat join UNESCO Creative Cities Network

 15:43 01/11/2023

The ancient city of Hoi An and Da Lat City in the Central Highlands have been named in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in terms of music, and crafts and folk art.

Hoi An "Embroidery fashion" and Korean young people

Hoi An "Embroidery fashion" and Korean young people

 09:09 31/10/2023

Recently, artist Nguyễn Quốc Dân's Scrap-recycling Workshop in Cẩm Hà commune, Hội An city, welcomed pupils from Korea in the workshop program “Recycling old items with the art of embroidery”.

Vietnam's Hoi An moves to join UNESCO Creative Cities Network

Vietnam's Hoi An moves to join UNESCO Creative Cities Network

 12:45 22/08/2023

Authorities in Quang Nam Province, central Vietnam are stepping up efforts to gain recognition for Hoi An, home to the world-famous Hoi An Ancient Town, to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of craft and folk arts.

Vietnam's Hoi An moves to join UNESCO Creative Cities Network

Vietnam's Hoi An moves to join UNESCO Creative Cities Network

 08:05 17/08/2023

Authorities in Quang Nam Province, central Vietnam are stepping up efforts to gain recognition for Hoi An, home to the world-famous Hoi An Ancient Town, to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of craft and folk arts.

Smart tourist applications debut in Hội An, Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary

Smart tourist applications debut in Hội An, Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary

 06:06 27/07/2023

The tourism hub has been using solar power systems for public lighting, lanterns, folk performances, the Japanese Bridge and its public loudspeaker system since 2013, while pedestrian zones were expanded in the Old Quarter.

Information about the show "Hội An - The Colors of Silk"

Information about the show "Hội An - The Colors of Silk"

 06:41 22/11/2022

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the famous Quảng Nam silk was exported all over the world via Hội An international commerce port. Thread spinning and silk weaving, as well as many other traditional occupations along the Thu Bồn river, have contributed to embellishing the multi-colored and multi-faceted cultural identity of Quảng Nam in general and Hội An in particular.

Ancient town limits cars traffic in Old Quarter area

Ancient town limits cars traffic in Old Quarter area

 06:59 04/11/2022

The city said the adjusted traffic plans aim to ease congestion on overloaded infrastructure in the booming tourism area.

Upcoming events in Hội An Ancient Town

Upcoming events in Hội An Ancient Town

 13:22 21/10/2022

Hội An is known as the festival city. Many national and local events have been held here successfully in the last half year. Major events such as the Opening Ceremony of the Visit Vietnam Year 2022 in Quảng Nam (March 2022), Korean Cultural Days in Quảng Nam - Hội An 2022 (April 2022), Hội An - Homeland Resort 2022 (June 2022), Hội An traditional occupations' beauty (July 2022), and Hội An-Japan Cultural Exchange (August 2022) have left a lasting impression as well as good affection in the hearts of locals and tourists.

Hội An among world's most colorful places to visit

Hội An among world's most colorful places to visit

 06:26 19/10/2022

With 1,105 reviews commenting on its colours, Hội An ranked third on the list after Nyhavn in Denmark with 2,755 reviews and Chihuly Garden and Glass in the US with 1287 reviews, according to data collected last July by the London-based tour operator.

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Hoi An among top 10 most picturesque auto-free towns globally

 19:52 30/06/2021

Australian travel website Traveller has named the ancient town of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam among the top 10 most picturesque destinations in the world which are free of cars and motorbikes.

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World impressive bridges

 02:35 21/04/2021

Japanese Covered bridge (Chùa Cầu in Vietnamese) in Hoi An city (Quang Nam province, Vietnam) is considered as one of the most impressive bridges in the world.

Hanoi and Hội An in the top of the most popular destinations in  the world in 2021

Hanoi and Hội An in the top of the most popular destinations in the world in 2021

 22:42 28/01/2021

The TripAdvisor traveler-voted award was announced, in which many cities in Vietnam were among the top famous destinations in the world and in Asia.

Hoi An listed among Top 10 best Asian cities to visit this year

Hoi An listed among Top 10 best Asian cities to visit this year

 23:49 28/09/2020

Hoi An in the central Vietnamese province of Quang Nam has been named among the Top 10 best cities to visit in Asia this year, as announced by travel website Pretty Wild World.

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Vibrant nightlife returns to UNESCO-recognised Hoi An

 17:46 13/07/2020

The Hoi An Centre for Culture, Sports, Radio and Television based in the central province of Quang Nam has resumed all cultural and art activities under the ‘Hoi An By Night’ scheme aimed at popularizing the ancient town’s image through nightlife activities in the post COVID-19 period.

Zero-waste communities start to emerge in Hoi An

Zero-waste communities start to emerge in Hoi An

 17:44 01/07/2020

Reserving a 2,600sq.m garden in Dong Na village in Cam Ha commune – a farming intensive suburban area of Hoi An – local farmers and businesses have joined hands to debut the first zero-waste agriculture and tourism zone in promoting ‘green’ tourism product in the tourism hub.

Discovering spots in Hoi An perfect for taking amazing selfies

Discovering spots in Hoi An perfect for taking amazing selfies

 17:22 01/07/2020

Tourists only need to hire a motorcycle for one day in order to find exciting check-in spots throughout Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam, a renowned area that has been made a UNESCO World Heritage Site.