Hoi An Ancient Town

Hoi An Ancient Town, in contrast to the vibrant Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, seems to stand apart from the country's busy development, maintaining its historic beauty everywhere from its roads to its architectural works.

Hoi An's ancient district has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a melting pot of cultures, architecture, and monuments. The well-preserved historical center is made up of 1,107 timber frame structures spread across more than 30 hectares that include a variety of churches, monuments, and private homes. The pedestrian streets here are lined with rows of stunning wooden and brick houses dating from the 15th to the 18th centuries. It includes the Japanese-covered bridge as well. It feels like time travel as you stroll through Hoi An's historical streets. Chinese and Japanese influences are there, with gilded red Chinese characters on rooftops and pagoda-like buildings lining the canal.