Discover Hoi An ancient town - The world cultural heritage

If you are searching for a place that brings you to the historic time and makes you feel the flow of time, Hoi An will become your ideal choice. There are many special things in Hoi An that you may not know and this introduction may give you a deeper understanding and inspire you to visit this place.

Hoi An is often known by the name of Hoi An ancient town and it is located in Quang Nam province- the central province in Vietnam, and Hoi An is also a world heritage recognized by UNESCO in 1999. Coming here, you will have opportunity to understand more about the history of Vietnam and discover the traditional features of culture and art here. This is an ancient town of Vietnam that still preserves a lot of historic value and traditional symbols. Fist of all, anyone coming to Hoi An does not forget to go to around to visit the Old town. Because the town is not so big as other cities so that you can go on foot or use a bike or a motorbike to go around the town and find the ancient and traditional beauty here. Along the road, you can have chance to see from your eyes all the landscapes and the pace of life here. You may find the life is very smooth and peaceful. You may leave all worries behind and enjoy the beauty and peace of life. In addition, when you come to Hoi An, you can go to visit the architectural monuments with the temples, pagodas and the most famous temple is Quan Cong temple. The temple is designed with the traditional and ancient architecture, and this is the church of the Kings . You may have chance to listen to the stories telling about these Kings. Another place you can visit that is Japanese Bridge. You may have the feelings like you are in China or somewhere having tha traditional beauty.

My Son Sanctuary

Furthermore, My Son Sanctuary is also an ideal place that you should pay attention to. It concludes 70 architectural works in both small and great sizes. And a special things is that the works are made of wood. Cham island is also a wonderful suggestion that you should try to visit when you come to Hoi An. Coming here, you can see the natural and beautiful landscape and also the simple and gentle life of  people here. You may have chance to enjoy and experience some sea sport and discover the undersea world as well as taste the sea foods. At the last point, there are many festival and traditional activities happening in Hoi An that you can take part in when you come here. Such festival and activities will bring you a real experience reflecting the culture and art in Hoi An. Some festivals and traditional activities such as folk games, bai choi songs, tuong songs, full moon lantern festival, mid-autumn festival,etc. And you do not forget to taste the traditional foods, especially the famous food "cao lau" and other delicious foods with some special cakes and street foods.

For all interesting things mentioned above, you should not be confused and let's give yourself a journey to Hoi An to find its special and traditional features.