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Hoi An is an old town in Quang Nam Province, about 30 kilometers south of Danang. It is located in the lower section of the Thu Bon River. During the 17th and 18th centuries, Hoi An was a lively international commerce port and a meeting point for merchant ships from Japan, China, and the West. There were also remnants of Champa port, which was recognized as a station on the Silk Road along the sea before this period. Today, Hoi An old town is a unique example of a well-preserved traditional Southeast Asian port city. The majority of the houses here are classic architecture from the 17th to 19th centuries, and they are located along the small main streets. Hoi An is also a historic site that has preserved much of the acculturation mix. The city's architecture reflects the influence of traders from China, Japan, Portugal, France, and the United Kingdom. Hoi An has retained its intangible cultural diversity and richness, and regarded as a living architecture and urban lifestyle museum.
Hoi An is one of Vietnam's most popular tourist destinations, attracting both domestic and foreign visitors each year. Hoi An was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. Tourists visiting Hoi An will be enthralled by the architecture, which is a mix of Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese, and French influences. In Hoi An, there are many magnificent and antique structures with yellow skin that will give you unique feelings as you walk about. Ancient buildings, the Japanese Bridge, and Tra Que vegetable village are just a few of the renowned tourist attractions.
Hoi An, which dates from the 17th to 18th centuries, was once a bustling Southeast Asian commercial port. The foreigners are from all over the world, although the majority are Chinese and Japanese. This time has left an indelible mark on Hoi An's structure and culture. The face of the Old Town, with its extraordinary history of tottering Japanese merchant houses, Chinese temples, and antique tea warehouses, has been maintained thanks to this turn of fortune. Few descendants of the foreign traders exist now, but the architectural setting has weathered the test of time.
Residents and rice fields have been steadily supplanted by tourist businesses in recent years. In the town center, you'll find lounge clubs, boutique hotels, tourist agencies, and a plethora of tailor shops. However, life has remained mostly unchanged around the market and on Cam Nam Island. Travel a few kilometers further and you'll find some fantastic cycling, motorcycle, and boat rides, as well as some of central Vietnam's most relaxing scenery and beaches.
In early 1999, UNESCO designated Hoi An as a World Heritage Site. It is only conceivable as a result of the thorough and dedicated efforts that have gone into conserving and presenting its way - efforts that have resulted from UNESCO recognition.
There are just three sorts of goods sold in town: souvenirs, apparel, and cuisine, both western and Vietnamese. The locals prefer their sidewalk vendors over the many remodeled houses that have been transformed into restaurants.
