Phố cổ Hội An
Wander through the narrow alleys and streets of Hoi An Ancient Town to discover hidden food stalls and local eateries offering a variety of street food delights.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Streets of Hoi An Ancient Town
Welcome to the heart of Hoy An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site that serves as a remarkably well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. As we begin our walk through…
Listen in the app2The Japanese Covered Bridge — A Bridge Between Worlds
We arrive at the most iconic landmark of Hoy An: the Japanese Covered Bridge, known locally as Chua Cau. Constructed in the early 17th century by the Japanese merchant community, this bridge was designed to link them with the…
Listen in the app3The Phuc Kien Assembly Hall — A Monument to Ancestry
Proceeding to Tran Phu Street, we encounter the grandest of Hoy An’s assembly halls: the Phuc Kien (Fujian) Assembly Hall. Built in the late 17th century by immigrants from Fujian province, China, this site served as a communal…
Listen in the app4The Old House of Tan Ky — A Merchant's Legacy
Now, let us step inside the Old House of Tan Ky, a private residence that has been preserved by the same family for seven generations. This house is a quintessential example of the Hoy An shop-house, where the front served as a…
Listen in the app5The Thu Bon Riverfront — The Arterial Pulse of Trade
As we emerge onto the riverfront, we find ourselves at the geographic and economic heart of Hoy An. The Thu Bon River was the gateway through which the world entered this small Vietnamese town. …
Listen in the app6The Art of Silk and Lanterns — A Legacy of Light
Hoy An is world-renowned for its silk industry and its iconic lanterns, both of which are deeply rooted in the town's trading history. As you walk through the streets, you will encounter numerous tailoring shops and lantern…
Listen in the app7The Museum of Folk Culture — Preserving the Everyday
To truly understand the lives of the people who built Hoy An, we must visit the Museum of Folk Culture, housed in one of the town's largest and oldest wooden houses. This museum is dedicated to the 'intangible' heritage of the…
Listen in the app8Streets of Hoi An Ancient Town
As our journey through the streets of Hoy An Ancient Town comes to a close, I hope you find yourself transformed by the quiet majesty of this place. We have walked through a landscape that is both a historical monument and a…
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What is Phố cổ Hội An?
Phố cổ Hội An is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 15.8783, 108.3317 |
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