Vietnam-Danang-Hoi An

A flutist outside his home in the evening

Situated along the coast south-east of Danang 25km away lies the ancient town of Hoi An,nestled among the banks of the Song Thu Bon (Thu Bon River).It was once a flourishing port and a meeting place for the West to meet the East,controled by the Nguyen lords.For several centuries this port flourished but its importance was slowly eradicated due to local politics and by nature as the Thu Bon began to silt up.Soon another port was built at the mouth of the river nearer to Danang.
Isolated and forgotten Hoi An in recent years was restored and renovated and began to attract foreign tourists.Hoi An today is a UNESCO World Heritage site.The best way to see this ancient city is a walkabout and a small fee gains you entrance to museums,private old homes,assembly halls,temples and the like to see the architecture and experience their culture and occupations like lantern making,slipper making tailoring to name a few trades.

A typical street in Hoi An

Strolling down a traffic free street

A row of shops by the river selling Viet lampshades

A cultural music show

Boats awaiting passengers to chug down the river

A local fisherman demonstrating net casting

A local place of worship

Street Performance during Wesak Day

See your personal slipper being made!!

A private home turned museum.You can actually see the waterline mark when the river overflows and floods the city about 10-12 feet up the walls!!