Hoian, an ancient town lives
For some, Hoi an lives on the minds with colorful tailors, lampions or just some moments of an ancient trading center.
Hoi an possessed the largest harbour in Southeast Asia in the 1st century and was known as Lam Ap Pho (Champa City). Between the seventh and 10th centuries, the Cham (people of Champa) controlled the strategic spice trade and with this came tremendous wealth.
In the 16th and 17th centuries, Hoi An became an important trading centre in Vietnam, where Chinese from various provinces as well as Japanese, Dutch and Indians considered as the best destination for trading in all of Southeast Asia.
During this period of the China trade, the town was called Hai Pho (Seaside Town) in Vietnamese. Originally, Hai Pho was a divided town with the Japanese settlement across the “Japanese Bridge” (16th-17th centuries). The Chua Cau Bridge is a unique covered structure built by the Japanese, the only known covered bridge with a Buddhist pagoda attached to one side.
In 1999, Hoi An was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO as a well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port of the 15th to 19th centuries, with buildings that display a unique blend of local and foreign influences.
Apart from the small winding alleys and old buildings, the Japanese bridge must be mentioned, which can be visited and has its charm both day and night. Hội An is also known for its cheap and good tailors. Small shops can be found at every corner where you can let sew fashionable clothing in a very short time. In Hoi an, you will have the luxury of walking into a shop knowing that whatever you buy will fit perfectly and that every detail will be as you wish. The biggest dilemma will be which color to choose for your new outfit!
Lampions in all colors and shapes can be bought at an auction as well. In the evening, when lampions are shining in the trees and on the streets, you also feel like taking this unique atmosphere back home.
Recently, the authorities of the ancient town of Hoi an, a world cultural heritage, announced the exemption of entrance fee to the town for Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, war invalids, handicapped people, journalists, children and students of less than 16. 50 percent discount is offered on entrance fee to students and soldiers and reducing the entry fee is applied for diplomatic delegations, scholars and researchers.
Today, the town is a major tourist attraction in the Central Vietnam. Many bars, hotels, and resorts have been constructed both in Hoi an and the surrounding area. The port mouth and boats are still used for both fishing and tourism.
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