Interesting attractions in the ancient town of Hoi An

Interesting attractions in the ancient town of Hoi An

Being a small town, but Hoi An fascinates travelers by many tourist attractions, beautiful architectural monuments.

1. Japanese Bridge

Bridge - a pearl in the heart of Hoi An, although small but contains many ups and downs under the roof tile yin Yang mysterious. The bridge was built in the late 16th century and is called the Japanese Bridge. In 1719, when Lord Nguyen Phuc Nguyen came here, he ordered for three Lai Lai Vien Kieu. In the middle of the bridge there is a small shrine worshiping the Great Emperor. The bridge is quite unique with the structure, decorative motifs show the harmonious combination between Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese and Western architectural styles.

Location: The bridge across the creek flows into the Thu Bon River bordering Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and Tran Phu streets.

2. Fujian Assembly Hall

Legend has it that the forerunner of the Assembly Hall is a small shrine worshiping the statue of Thien Hau Thanh Mau (the goddess of protection for traders surpassing the ocean wind) picked up on the coast of Hoi An in 1697. Through many restoration , the house became more brilliant, spacious contributing to the beauty of the ancient architecture of Hoi An.

Location: 46 Tran Phu Street

3. Chaozhou Assembly Hall

The convention was built in 1845 by the Chinese state of Chieu Chau to worship the General of the Maitreya - the god of tyranny, which helped to make trade in the sea smooth and smooth. The convention hall is of special architectural value with wood carvings, exquisite wood carvings, elaborate motifs, wooden decorations and beautiful terracotta reliefs.

Location: 92B Nguyen Duy Hieu

4. Cantonese Assembly Hall

The convention was built by the Cantonese Government in 1885. The rational use of wood, stone in the bearing structure, decorative details brought to the Assembly of beauty pedestal, own. Every year on Nguyen Luu, for Quan Cong (24th of June lunar calendar) there is a very popular festival attracting many participants.

Location: 176 Tran Phu

5. Tran Chapel

Tran chapel (a large family from China immigrated to Hoi An in the 1700s) built in 1802 under the principles of traditional Feng Shui of the Chinese and Vietnamese. Located on a land area of ​​about 1500 m2, Tran chapel in Hoi An has ancient Vietnamese architecture.

Location: 21 Le Loi Street

6. Museum of History - Culture

Founded in 1989, the museum displays 212 original artifacts and valuable materials in pottery, porcelain, bronze, paper, wood ... reflecting the stages of urban development - the commercial port of Hoi An from the time. Sa Huynh culture (2nd century AD) to Cham culture period (from 2nd to 15th century) and Dai Viet culture, Dai Nam (from 15th to 19th century).

Location: 13 Nguyen Hue Street

7. Tan Ky House

Built nearly 200 years ago, Tan Ky House has the typical architecture of Hoi An town with furniture divided into many rooms, each with its own function. The front of the house is the place to open the shop, the back side of the river to serve as a place to import goods. The house is built by traditional materials and is made by local carpenters, so the locals have a unique look, small, elegant, warm and show the interaction with the ant style. in the area.

Address: 101 Nguyen Thai Hoc

8. Hoi An handicraft workshop

The workshop brings together most traditional handicrafts of Hoi An and Quang Nam such as mat weave, weave cloth, pottery, lacquer ... Visit the workshop, visitors will witness the skillful hand of the technology. creating fine arts and fine art products. Tourists can take part in the production process of the craft and buy some souvenir items.

Location: No. 9 Nguyen Thai Hoc