Hoi An Trip Overview
The Old Town region of Hoi An is made up of hundreds of historic houses, congregation halls, pagodas and other historic structures that offer an eye-catching vista for explorers. These buildings and streets reflect the indigenous and foreign influences that underpin Hoi An, defining it as a unique heritage centre and multi-cultural melting pot. Approximately 40km beyond the city limits, My Son sanctuary is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built between the 4th and the 14th century AD by the kings of Champa. Although partially ruined during bombing raids in the Vietnam War, the site remains a beautiful and captivating place, featuring many ornate stone sculptures, temples and towers, surrounded by exotic tropical jungle.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Hoi An, Vietnam
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam
The Old Town region of Hoi An is made up of hundreds of historic houses, congregation halls, pagodas and other historic structures that offer an eye-catching vista for explorers. These buildings and streets reflect the indigenous and foreign influences that underpin Hoi An, defining it as a unique heritage centre and multi-cultural melting pot. Approximately 40km beyond the city limits, My Son sanctuary is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built between the 4th and the 14th century AD by the kings of Champa. Although partially ruined during bombing raids in the Vietnam War, the site remains a beautiful and captivating place, featuring many ornate stone sculptures, temples and towers, surrounded by exotic tropical jungle.
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Stop At: Hoi An Ancient Town, Hoi An 560000 Vietnam
The Old Town region of Hoi An is made up of hundreds of historic houses, congregation halls, pagodas and other historic structures that offer an eye-catching vista for explorers. These buildings and streets reflect the indigenous and foreign influences that underpin Hoi An, defining it as a unique heritage centre and multi-cultural melting pot
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: My Son Sanctuary, Duy Phu Vietnam
My Son sanctuary is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built between the 4th and the 14th century AD by the kings of Champa. Although partially ruined during bombing raids in the Vietnam War, the site remains a beautiful and captivating place, featuring many ornate stone sculptures, temples and towers, surrounded by exotic tropical jungle.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Japanese Covered Bridge, Tran Phu Street At the West end of Tran Phu St., Hoi An 560000 Vietnam
One of Vietnam’s most iconic attractions, Hoi An’s Japanese covered bridge dates back to the 18th century and is a beautiful historical piece of Japanese architecture. It is claimed that it was created by the Japanese then living in Hoi An as a way to reach the Chinese quarter across the water.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Fukian Assembly Hall (Phuc Kien), 46 Tran Phu St, Hoi An Vietnam
Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall, located at 46 Tran Phu Street, was founded in 1690 and served the largest Chinese ethnic group in Hoi An (the Fujian). It contains the Jinshang golden mountain temple and is dedicated to Thien Hau, the goddess of the sea and protector of the sailors. The pagoda is also a place of gathering for the natives of Phuoc Kien. You must visit this assembly hall to discover an excellent work of architecture, also considered a heritage of historical significance.
Duration: 30 minutes
