Hoi An ancient town is located in central Vietnam on the banks of the Thu Bon River. It was occupied by the Japanese and Chinese during the 16th-17th centuries and still retains much of its original architecture from that time. Popular attractions include the covered Japanese Bridge from 1600, old houses, pagodas, halls and the scenic Ancient Town area along the river. Tourists enjoy visiting these sights, cycling along the river, candlelit lanterns at night, and local specialties like cao lau noodles. The town provides convenient hotels, transport, and souvenirs like traditional clothing and hats.

1. HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN

2. Geographical Location & History
• Located on the banks of the poetic Thu Bon
River, in central Quang Nam province, 30
kilometers south of Da Nang, Hoi An ancient
town is an Eastern oriental classic captivation

3. Geographical Location & History
• Still remains as in the very first days of its
being born. Its two main historical landmarks
are the occupying of the Japanese & Chinese,
and the Western (Dutch and Spanish) during
the 16th and 17th centuries.

4. Beauty Spots & Typical Features
• Hoi An Ancient Working-Street is along with
the poetic Thu Bon river with their special
features of the Japanese and Chinese style.
• The museums or the old houses…

8. Beauty Spots & Typical Features
• The most popular remnant is the Japanese
Covered Bridge constructed in the early 1600's
by the Japanese community.
• Some famous halls and pagodas…

11. Tourist Activities
• Going to visit the museums, pagodas, halls,
old houses and bridges…
• Renting a bicycle and having a nice view.
• Wandering and enjoying the colorful lanterns
at night.
• Dropping the light on the Hoai river and
wishing the best things.
• Drinking coffee and taking the peace of mind.

15. Hotel system, Facilities & Transportation
• There are many hotels available which is full of
a range from a luxurious one to a normal one.
• Public transportations are convenient for your
travel: buses, taxies, motorbikes, pedicabs,
bicycles…

18. Food and Souvernirs
• Cao lau, Quang noodles, chicken rice or
corncob tea are the food you might eat when
you come here.
• There are lots of souvernirs such as palm-leaf
conical hat, “ao dai”, books…that you can
bring to home to give your relatives.

22. Thanks for listening!