Regconised as one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Southeast Asia, a number of

visitors coming to Vietnam have been rapidly increasing in recent years. And Hoi An ancient
town is known as an extremely interesting destination for tourists to explore. It is located on the
banks of Thu Bon River in central Quang Nam province. It was regconised as a World Heritage
Site by UNESCO in 1999. Over the years, Hoi An ancient town attracted numerous visitors
who come to enjoy breaktaking view and experience other activities.
Hoi An Ancient Town is a well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating
from the 15th to the 19th century. It has a lot of tourist attractions such as temples, pagodas,
ancient homes, relics of Sa Huynh and Cham cultures Hoi An river, Cua Dai Beach and Cham
island. Especially, Its buildings and its street reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign
(principally Chinese and Japanese with later European influences) , that have combined to
produce this unique heritage site. The architecture of the houses is quite special: 1-2 floors high,
tubular, tile roof, sidewalk, porch, main house, outbuildings, back garden, … showing the
harmony between nature and living space. The front porch here is decorated with Chinese-style
lanterns or ball-shaped lanterns, creating a unique beauty. This makes visitors comfortable and
excited when visiting Hoi An. Hoi An is also famous for traditional craft villages such as Kim
Bong carpentry village, Tra Que vegetable village, Thanh Ha pottery village,..
Hoi An people are hospitable and friendly. Wherever you go, visitors can easily see their
friendly eyes and bright smiles. Coming here, visitors cannot ignore special dishes such as Cao
Lau, Quang noodles, deep-fried pancakes, “white rose” cake.
With its own inherent beauty, Hoi An increasingly attracts domestic and foreign tourists. I hope
to have the opportunity to come to Hoi An ancient town to feel the beauty of this place with my
own eyes.