The pictorial ambience of Hoi An Ancient Town
Wednesday, July 17, 2024, 10:47 GMT+7
Central Vietnam boasts priceless cultural sites and Hoi An City in Quang Nam Province is among them, with Hoi An Ancient Town being a sought-after destination for tourists.
Hoi An Ancient Town is no longer unfamiliar to tourists. It is renowned for its cultural and architectural values.
Spanning merely two square kilometers, the hallmark of this historic town is its charming structures, including houses, temples, and pagodas adorned with yellow-painted walls and gray yin-yang tiled roofs.
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| A long-standing wooden house in the heart of Hoi An Ancient Town, located in Quang Nam Province, central Vietnam. Photo: Nguyen Trung Au |
The ancient houses are entirely wooden and feature 'door eyes' pinned to the doors, decorated with pieces of red silk.
Locals believe these 'door eyes' protect their homes and scare away evil spirits.
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| A woman makes lanterns, which are a distinct feature of Hoi An. Photo: Nguyen Trung Au |
Colorful handmade lanterns are a highlight of Hoi An Ancient Town, where people consider their light a symbol of humans.
Hoi An annually holds lantern festivals on the 14th day of each lunar month or during holidays.
During the festivals, restaurants, eateries, and households turn off lights and hang lanterns instead.
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| Hoi An Ancient Town attracts throngs of tourists in the evening. Photo: Nguyen Trung Au |
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| Yellow-painted houses are a special characteristic of Hoi An. Photo: Nguyen Trung Au |
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| Locals’ lives remain simple although Hoi An is a bustling tourist attraction. Photo: Nguyen Trung Au |
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| An aerial view of Hoi An Ancient Town. Photo: Nguyen Trung Au |
Ba Mu (Midwife) Temple is a must-visit destination in Hoi An. Although much of the temple has been damaged over time, the entrance gate remains intact.
Built in 1626, the temple attracts tourists for its historical and architectural significance.
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| The gate of Ba Mu (Midwife) Temple, an ancient architectural work in Hoi An. Photo: Nguyen Trung Au |
Ba Mu (Midwife) Temple is nestled in the heart of the Hoi An Ancient Town, so tourists can easily find it.
A wonderful experience in Hoi An is dropping flower garlands onto the Hoai River to wish for good luck.
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| A woman prepares flower garlands in Hoi An. Photo: Nguyen Trung Au |
Tourists can immerse themselves in the town’s unique, peaceful ambiance by sitting on a boat floating on the river and releasing flower garlands.
Hoi An Ancient Town was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. The entire city of Hoi An, whose Minh An Ward covers the old town, has repeatedly been listed among the world's top tourist destinations.
Most recently, Hoi An ranked fourth on a list of the world’s 25 best cities in 2024, compiled by the American travel magazine Travel + Leisure.
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| A corner of green trees, tricycles, and a yellow wall, typical features of Hoi An. Photo: Nguyen Trung Au |
In May this year, British magazine Time Out placed Hoi An seventh on its list of the 13 best places to travel in July.
In January, the world's largest travel site, TripAdvisor, honored Hoi An Ancient Town with the second position in the 'Trending Destinations' category of its Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best 2023.
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| Two foreign tourists wheels their bicycles in the rain in Hoi An. Photo: Nguyen Trung Au |
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A street artist and his pieces of artwork. Hoi An is a source of inspiration for his paintings. Photo: Nguyen Trung Au |
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