23 United NationsEducational, Scientific and

Cultural Organization

,Tổ chức Giáo dụcKhoa học và Văn hóa

của Liên Hợp Quốc

Ha Noi OfficeOffice of the Representative tothe Socialist Republic of Viet Nam

Văn phòng Đại diện tại nướcCộng hòa Xã hội Chủ nghĩa Việt Nam

Văn phòng Hà Nội

Hoi An ancient town & nearby

Toàn c�nh ph� c� H�i An bên sông Hoài

Hoi An, with its 80,000 inhabitants, is a thriving living museum that reflects the different cultures that have come to the bustling trading port over the centuries. The town maintains a complex of architectural structures in excellent condition with the streets laid out in a chessboard pattern, a popular model of oriental mercan-tile cities in medieval times. A total of 1360 culturally significant building and relics have been identified in Hoi An, including houses, assembly halls, temples, pagodas, wells, a bridge, family chapels, wharfs and markets.

The Japanese Bridge is one of the most famous landmarks in Vietnam. The 18 meter long covered bridge with its arch-shaped entrance is a clear illustration of the influence of three cultures in Hoi An, the Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese. Hoi An was recognized a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1999.

The most important religious center of Champa Kingdom, My Son is in a beautiful valley surrounded by mountains.

The predominant style of the architecture sculptures in the My Son temples is derived directly from India. There is however influence from North Vietnam, most significantly the boat shaped roof visible on at least one building.

The history of My Son dates back to the 4th century when King Bhadravaman had the first wooden temple built. From the 4th -8th centuries., each subsequent king built a temple to worship gods or had damaged temples restored. The My Son temples were built over 10 centuries.

My Son was incribed in the UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage list in 1999.

Danang

Danang, with the nearest airport to Hoi An, is a transit spot for many visitors. It is blessed with beautiful beaches and is also home to the excellent Danang Museum of Cham Sculpture, a great place to visit in conjunction with a trip to My Son.

My Son sanctuary

Cham Island is a cluster of eight islands, each breathtakingly beautiful, and just off the coast of Hoi An. It was once one of the most famous trading of the Champa kingdom. You can visit the island on a day trip or choose to stay overnight at one of the comfortable local homestays.

Cham Island has picturesque beaches and the highest marine biodiversity in Vietnam including 300 species of coral, six of these endemic to the Island. Together with the abundant fish life, the reefs make Cham Island a great place for diving or snorkeling.

Cham Island and its surrounding areas, including Hoi An town was recognized a World Biosphere Reserve under UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme to promote sustainable develop-ment based on local community efforts and sound science.

Quang NamHoi An region

Maptourist

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Hoi An ancient town

www.quangnamtourism.com.vn

United NationsEducational, Scientific and

Cultural Organization

,T� ch�c Giáo d�cKhoa h�c và V�n hóa

c�a Liên H�p Quc

Ha Noi OfficeOffice of the Representative tothe Socialist Republic of Viet Nam

V�n phòng �i di�n t�i n �cC�ng hòa Xã h�i Ch� ngh�a Vi�t Nam

V�n phòng Hà N�i

Hoi An Tourism Information Office:Address: 45 Le Loi street, Tel: +84 5103 910919

Hoi An Tourist Guide Office:Address: 05 Hoang Dieu Street, Tel: +84 5103 861159

My Son Management Board:Address: Duy Phu commune, Tel: +84 5103 731757

Nearby the ancient town are many attractions that make your holiday more enjoyable and memorable:

Cua Dai beach is a great place to visit for a day or use of the resorts as a base to explore Hoi An. The three kilometer beach looks out to Cham Island and is lapped by gentle waves and graced by coconut palms.

An Bang beach has more laid back local feel and is one of the hidden gems of Hoi An.

Kim Bong woodwork village which locates on the southern side of Thu Bon river, has been known for its most professional carpenters since 16th century.

Tra Nhieu village is a great attraction to explore by bike and experience an authenthic and beautiful Vietnamese village

Thanh Ha pottery village is where visitors can witness pottery being made on wheels turned by hand as it has for hundreds of years.

Cam Thanh water coconut village is a great place to cycle around and you can take trips between the water coconuts in row boats.

Central Highlands and

Ho Chi Minh Trail

Visit western Quang Nam to learn about the rich culture and daily of ethnic minority groups of Co Tu, Gie Trieng, Cor and Xe Dang. Also enjoy the breathtaking moun-tain scenery and delve into history by visiting the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail, a complex web of different jungle paths that enabled troops to travel from North Vietnam to the South.

Attractions in the regionCham island

Hue

Established as the capital of unified Viet Nam in 1802, Hue was not only the political but also the cultural and religious centre under the Nguyen dynasty until 1945. The Perfume River winds its way through the Capital City, the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City and the Inner City, giving this unique feudal capital a setting of great natural beauty. The Hue Citadel was recognizes as a World Heritage site in 1993.

Travel responsibly

Please remember to travel responsibly when visiting the Hoi An heritage region. You will have a more positive holiday when you:• respect local customs by dressing and behaving appropriately; • reduce water and energy consumption wherever possible ;• ask permission before taking pictures of people or religious sites;• respect historical sites by not touching buildings and artifacts unnecessarily and follow all local laws.

Your holiday here helps to generate increased income and additional employment for local people. Eating in local restau-rants and shopping in craft villages surrounding Hoi An adds an extra special dimension to your holiday and is a great way to directly benefit those who are in more need.

A great way to contribute to the preservation of the special culture of Hoi An is to buy your Hoi An Entrance Ticket that provides access to five of the 18 ticketed sites in town. This small contribution helps fund a broad range of heritage conser-vation measures and guides you to some of the most important and interesting sites in Hoi An.

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