The Covered Bridge is the symbol of Hoi An Ancient Town, also known as the Japanese Covered Bridge because Japanese merchants contributed money to build it around the 17th century. Hoi An’s Japanese Covered Bridge stands out as soon as visitors enter the Old Town with its strange architecture; the roof of the bridge has Yin and Yang tiles covering the wooden bridge, and the mixed construction style of many cultures like Vietnam, Japan, and the West. This place becomes the first and most checked-in place when young people visit Hoi An.
Japanese Covered Bridge in Hoi An Ancient Town has a total length of 18 meters with a lissom roof. The main entrance has a large sign embossed with three Chinese characters, “Lai Vien Kieu.” This bridge crosses a small tributary of the Thu Bon River with a reflective image. The Covered Bridge has a unique design with two parts: a wooden house on the upper part and a bridge at the lower leg with stone pillars.
The Covered Bridge is called a pagoda but does not worship Buddha, but honors the Bac De Tran Vo – a god who protects the homeland, bringing joy and happiness to people on this land. Therefore, locals and tourists visit and explore The Covered Bridge yearly to find serenity and peace in their souls.
Although it has undergone many restorations, Hoi An Covered Bridge retains its ancient features. For that reason, Hoi An Covered Bridge was recognized as a National Historic-Cultural Relic on February 17, 1990, and became the image printed on Vietnam’s 20,000VND polymer cash. Hoi An Covered Bridge is also associated with the lives of the people here, such as traffic regulations and the convenience of traveling in the old town.
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Address: North across the canal flowing through the Thu Bon River, bordering Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and Tran Phu Street
Bai choi Hoi An is a unique folklore game of Vietnam’s central region. In the later days, it became a signature art form of theatrical singing.
Watching Bai choi is a whole new experience and attractive in your trip to Hoi An. If Quan Ho is the art of the Northern, and Don Ca Tai Tu (Southern amateur music) represents the Southern, then Bai Choi is a child of the Central region. Stop by the Ancient Town and listen to the unforgettable lyrical traditional sound of Bai Choi.
Bai Choi simply is playing cards at a shelter, hence ‘Chòi’ in Vietnamese. Organized on a large piece of land by the poetic Hoai river. Leaving the past of putting up the game on special occasions, you can now witness this masterpiece every night at the Hoi An Ancient Town.
Bai Choi is a traditional folk game that brought the life and cultural aspects of the people of the Central region, from Quang Binh to Binh Thuan. Bai Choi is registered by UNESCO as the official Mankind intangible cultural heritage representation.
Built nearly 200 years ago, Tan Ky House has the typical architecture of a Hoi An townhouse, with the interior divided into many compartments, each with its function. The front of the house is a place to open a shop, and the back side connects with the river harbor to make a place to import and export goods.
The house is built with traditional materials and created by local carpenters and bricklayers, so it has its own elegant and cozy appearance and shows the interaction with the architectural styles in the area. On February 17, 1990, Tan Ky House in Hoi An received the National Historical-Cultural Relic certificate.
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Address: 101 Nguyen Thai Hoc
Hoi An Walking Street captivates generations with its peaceful atmosphere, ancient space and great cultural and historical values. Not only that, but this place also attracts tourists, especially young people, because it has beautiful virtual living corners such as the magical shimmering lantern street or the famous golden alley that often appears on social networking sites. major tourism association.
The most attractive thing to do when visiting Hoi An probably is to walk around the streets, creep into small alleys, and admire the old houses. Hoi An Walking Street offers tourists a quiet space to feel the idyllic, deep beauty of the old town in the most authentic way, as well as an opportunity to enjoy the melodious music and experience many artistic and cultural activities to the fullest.
Hoi An Walking Street operates according to the following time frame:
– Morning: 9 am – 11 pm
– Afternoon, evening: 3 pm – 9 pm
The Cantonese Chinese initially built The Cantonese Assembly Hall in 1885 to worship Mazhu and Confucius; however, after 1911, it converted to worship Guangdong and Tien Hien. The rational use of wood and stone materials in the bearing structure and decorative details has given the Cantonese Assembly Hall a majestic beauty. A festive festival attracts many participants yearly on the 15th day of Lunar January or Guangdong’s Day (June 24 of the Lunar calendar).
Address: No. 176 Tran Phu street
Folklore Museum is one of the special thematic museums in Hoi An. With original images, artifacts and performance activities, the Museum has shown intangible cultural values, introduced the rich cultural traditions, creativity, and contributions of different generations. local residents in the process of building and developing the land of Hoi An.
Established in 1989, the museum displays 378 artifacts made from porcelain, pottery, bronze, iron, paper and wood. They represent many stages of the development of Hoi An trading port, including the Sa Huynh period (the 2nd century AD) to the Cham period (from the 2nd to 15th century) and the Dai Viet period (from the 2nd to 15th century). Visiting Hoi An Museum of History and Culture, tourists get an overview of the historical and cultural development of this ancient town.
Address: 33 Nguyen Thai Hoc
Opening hours: 7:00 – 21:00 daily, closes on the 20th monthly
Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House has existed for nearly 30 years and is a place that regularly organizes folk art programs, imbued with regional cultural features such as chanting Bài Chòi, Quang Nam folk songs, and folk songs. Trung Bội songs and especially international folk songs of 12 countries have diplomatic relations with Hoi An.
Visitors will be immersed in traditional art performances while learning about local culture through professional performances by a team of creative musicians, choreographers, and dancers. In the small, cozy performance space, the audience can see each actor’s facial expressions, gestures, and sophisticated designs on costumes as well as musical instruments.
A Traditional Performing Arts House also has activities to teach musical instruments, sing folk songs, paint masks at some locations in the old town, and many other rich activities. Traditional art has become a cultural product for tourists at the theater, but they are also invited to perform at hotels in Hoi An and in countries such as Hong Kong, Thailand, and Italy.
A Traditional Performing Arts House has brought many emotions to many domestic and international tourists, increasing the service quality of the tourism industry. Hoi An tourism creates more attraction for tourists to continue to choose Hoi An as a destination on their sightseeing journey.
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Address: 66 Bach Dang,
Legend has it that the forerunner of the Assembly Hall was a small shrine worshiping the statue of Thien Hau Thanh Mau (the goddess who blesses merchants to overcome the ocean waves) picked up on the coast of Hoi An in 1697. After many restorations with the main contribution of overseas Fujian-Chinese, the assembly hall became more and more brilliant and spacious, adoring the appearance of Hoi An ancient urban architecture.
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Address: 46 Tran Phu Street
The workshop gathers the most traditional handicrafts of Hoi An and Quang Nam, such as mat weaving, cloth weaving, pottery, lacquerware, etc. Visiting the workshop, visitors will find a peaceful and quiet scene of a village image. Vietnamese hometown; witness firsthand the skillful hands and excellent skills of the artisans, creating sophisticated and unique fine art products. Visitors can participate in a few stages in the production process of the professions and buy some products as souvenirs.
Currently, there are still 12 main occupations in the workshop: carpentry, pottery, lanterns, rattan knitting, bamboo, hat making, mat weaving, cloth weaving, embroidery, garment, lacquer, and wood carving. Over hundreds of years, these craft villages are still handed down from generation to generation. Now, the artists have reached the level of virtuosity and mastery.
Oil paintings, wood carvings, and artistic lanterns are all created by artisans’ skillful and ingenious hands. Each product is a perfect work of art. Therefore, Hoi An Handicraft Workshop is a tourist attraction that attracts many tourists during their trip to Hoi An.
A Handicraft Workshop will allow visitors to admire the ancient beauty of Phi Yen’s old house, which has existed for more than 200 years. After that, visitors will be completely mesmerized by the uniqueness of the handmade products. Each product is made meticulously and delicately by the skillful hands of the craftsman. When you leave, remember to buy the handicrafts sold here to take home as a souvenir or gift.
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Address: Phi Yen Ancient House – 9 Nguyen Thai Hoc
Established in 1989, the museum displays 212 original artifacts and valuable documents in ceramics, porcelain, bronze, paper, wood, etc., reflecting the development stages of Hoi An’s urban and commercial port in Hoi An from the period of Sa Huynh culture (from the 2nd century AD) to the period of Cham culture (from the 2nd century to the 15th century) and the Dai Viet and Dai Nam culture (from the 15th to the 19th century).
The Champa period was the successful development of the Hoi An trading port. The Hoi An Museum of History and Culture now also displays many artifacts associated with Champa culture, including ceramic pieces and Cham bricks decorated with delicate patterns. In addition, this place also keeps a lot of documents about the trade of Hoi An Ancient Town.
Each artifact at the museum has different meanings and stories. Visitors coming here will feel the creativity and talent of local people. From prehistoric times, they knew how to make tools for productive labor. Until there was cultural interference, they created products that required higher technology, such as ceramics, jewelry, balances, etc.
A Museum of History – Culture in Hoi An is the convergence of typical cultural features of Hoi An ancient town through each development period. All have created vivid and colorful artistic pictures. The museum has contributed significantly to the development and cultural interference between Vietnam and neighboring countries.
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Address: 13, Tran Hung Dao, Hoi An,
