Hoi Sn Halfday - Unesco's Old Town On Foot

Hoi Sn Halfday - Unesco's Old Town On Foot

1999 Hoi An was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, as an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asinan trading port from the 15th to 19th centuries. With beautifully preserved 200 year old homes and lanterns hanging everywhere, this little ancient town was once thought to be the most important trading port in all of Asia. But Viet Dynasties changed and the trading stopped. Now this quiet little city relies on it’s beauty, culture, and food to attract both domestic and international tourism. Walk around with you tour guide while they give you interesting facts and point out everything there is to know about this quaint little town.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Hoi An Ancient Town, Hoi An 560000 Vietnam

ou will be charmed by Hoi An, one of Vietnam’s most picturesque towns. Meet with a knowledgeable local guide for this introductory, half day Hoi An city tour, learning all about its illustrious past as a trading port. Take a walk through town, seeing remarkably well-preserved traditional houses that have withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers from all over the world.

Make a stop at the Japanese Covered Bridge, one of two such bridges in Vietnam. The bridge spans a small waterway and was built more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. Admire the carvings and paintings inside the bridge, learning about their symbolism and cultural significance.

Take a walking tour around the old sections (charming and wonderfully preserved, combining Chinese, Japanese and European influences).

Visit village: Lantern, silk, wood…..in Hoi An. We will eat at a local restaurant.

Time: 4 hours

✓ Morning Tour: 8:30 AM-14:00PM (Lunch 12:00 or 1pm)

✓ Afternoon tour: 14:30 PM-18:00 PM (Sit down for a meal around 3:30 or 4pm)

Duration: 4 hours