- Hoi An Ancient Town - The Old Town region of Hoi An is a small but tightly packed area made up of hundreds of historic houses, congregation halls, pagodas and other historic structures that offer an eye-catching vista for explorers. A network of canals divide the district into distinct neighbourhoods, where the former port city’s melting-pot history is reflected in its eclectic architecture; a mix of eras and styles combining wooden Chinese shophouses and temples with colourful French colonial buildings, ornate Vietnamese tube houses and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge with its pagoda. These buildings and streets reflect the indigenous and foreign influences that underpin Hoi An, defining it as a unique heritage centre and multi-cultural melting pot.
- Fukian Assembly Hall (Phuc Kien) - Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall, located at 46 Tran Phu Street, was founded in 1690 and served the largest Chinese ethnic group in Hoi An (the Fujian). It contains the Jinshang golden mountain temple and is dedicated to Thien Hau, the goddess of the sea and protector of the sailors. The pagoda is also a place of gathering for the natives of Phuoc Kien. You must visit this assembly hall to discover an excellent work of architecture, also considered a heritage of historical significance.
- Japanese Covered Bridge - One of Vietnam’s most iconic attractions, Hoi An’s Japanese covered bridge dates back to the 18th century and is a beautiful historical piece of Japanese architecture. It is claimed that it was created by the Japanese then living in Hoi An as a way to reach the Chinese quarter across the water.
- Entry to the historic Old Town
- Complimentary bottled water
- Guidance from an English-speaking expert
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Meals
- Personal expenses
Hoi An’s Old Town district may be compact, yet it is densely populated with hundreds of historical buildings, from residences and assembly halls to pagodas and other traditional edifices, providing a visual feast for tourists. The area is strategically divided into separate communities by a series of waterways. Remnants of it being an erstwhile trading port are visible in the district’s diverse, architectural amalgamation. The mélange of periods and designs is marked by Chinese wooden merchant houses and temples, vibrant French colonial edifices, elaborately decorated Vietnamese tube homes, and the recognisable Japanese Covered Bridge with its own pagoda. Each street and structure showcases the domestic and overseas influences that shaped Hoi An, ascribing its status as a distinct heritage hub and a cosmopolitan blend of cultures.
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