Unesco last year named the town as one of Vietnam’s four
World Heritage sites. Hoi An is now part of Quang Nam province.
Japanese Bridge
Built in 1593 by the town’s Japanese community. The bridge
links Tran Phu and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai streets.
Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall
At 46 Tran Phu, the place where merchants from Fujian
province (Phuoc Kien in Vietnamses) in China used to gather.
Quan Cong Temple
At 24 Tran Phu in the north side of the Hoi An market , this
temple is dedicated to Quan Cong, a Chinese general.
Cua Dai Beach
Great beach 5km of Hoi An town . Sit in a deckchair and dine
on seafood.
Tra Kieu Citadel
A 15th century Champa fortress in Duy Xuyen distric.
Chien Dan Tower
Built in the 11th century in honour of the Champa’s Hindu
deities . In Tan Ky town, 55km west of Hoi An.
Suoi Tien Springs
A noted beauty spot in Que Son distric, with 13 waterfalls
nestled among mountains and forests.
My Son Sanctuary
The holy Champa city ,built in the fourth century , was
recognised as a world heritage site in 1999. It was the sight of the important
Cham intellectual and religious centre, and also served as a burial place for
Cham monarchs. The monuments here are set in a verdant valley surrounded bu
hills and shadowed by the massive Cat’s Tooth Mountain(Hon Quap). Clear brooks
(perfect for a dip) run between the structures and past nearby coffee
plantations. Most of the temple in My Son were dedicated to Cham kings
associated with divinities. |
