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Hoi An Ancient Town

Phố cổ Hội An · 호이안

8 story sections20 min 12 s in all

historic site in Hoi An, Vietnam

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Hoi An Ancient Town2:42

    Welcome to the mesmerizing, lantern lit streets of the Hoy Ahn Ancient Town. As you step onto the smooth, time worn paving stones, you are instantly transported back to an era when this vibrant settlement served as one of the…

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  2. 2The Japanese Covered Bridge2:33

    We stand now before the undisputed crown jewel and most universally recognized symbol of the town: the magnificent Japanese Covered Bridge. Constructed in the early seventeenth century, this elegant, gracefully arched wooden…

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  3. 3The Fujian Assembly Hall2:33

    A short walk down the bustling main thoroughfare brings us to the imposing, incredibly ornate gates of the Fujian Assembly Hall. Constructed in the year sixteen ninety, this sprawling, majestic complex serves as a breathtaking…

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  4. 4The Old House of Tan Ky2:45

    We now enter the deeply fascinating, perfectly preserved interior of the Old House of Tan Ky. This incredibly narrow, seemingly endless merchant home provides an unparalleled window into the daily domestic life of the prosperous…

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  5. 5The Traditional Silk Workshops2:36

    A journey to this region would be fundamentally incomplete without delving into the intricate, fascinating world of traditional silk production, an industry that historically put this coastal town on the global map. Stepping into…

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  6. 6The Folklore and Culinary Alleys2:28

    Navigating away from the main tourist thoroughfares, we plunge into the intricate, maze like network of the town's residential alleys. It is within these exceptionally narrow, sun dappled corridors that the true, unvarnished…

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  7. 7The Full Moon Lantern Market2:29

    As the intense, tropical sun begins to dip below the horizon, a profound and magical transformation sweeps across the entire town. The transition from day to night in Hoy Ahn is not merely a change in lighting; it is a total…

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  8. 8Closing2:06

    As our immersive journey through the enchanting streets of the Ancient Town gently draws to a close, find a quiet, comfortable spot along the stone embankments of the Thu Bon river to simply observe the world drifting by. Looking…

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What is Hoi An Ancient Town?

Hoi An Ancient Town is a place in 호이안 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location호이안
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Total length20 min 12 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates15.8771, 108.3286
Last updated

Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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