|
Unesco last year named the town as one of
Vietnam’s four World Heritage sites.
Hoi An is now part of Quang Nam province.
Japanese Bridge
Built in 1593 by the town’s
Japanese community. The bridge links Tran
Phu and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai streets.
Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall
At 46 Tran Phu, the place where
merchants from Fujian province (Phuoc Kien
in Vietnamses) in China used to gather.
Quan Cong Temple
At 24 Tran Phu in the north side of the
Hoi An market , this temple is dedicated to
Quan Cong, a Chinese general.
Cua Dai Beach
Great beach 5km of Hoi An town . Sit in
a deckchair and dine on seafood.
Tra Kieu Citadel
A 15th century Champa
fortress in Duy Xuyen distric.
Chien Dan Tower
Built in the 11th century in
honour of the Champa’s Hindu deities
. In Tan Ky town, 55km west of Hoi An.
Suoi Tien Springs
A noted beauty spot in Que Son distric,
with 13 waterfalls nestled among mountains
and forests.
My Son Sanctuary
The holy Champa city ,built in the
fourth century , was recognised as a world
heritage site in 1999. It was the sight of
the important Cham intellectual and
religious centre, and also served as a
burial place for Cham monarchs. The
monuments here are set in a verdant valley
surrounded bu hills and shadowed by the
massive Cat’s Tooth Mountain(Hon
Quap). Clear brooks (perfect for a dip) run
between the structures and past nearby
coffee plantations. Most of the temple in My
Son were dedicated to Cham kings associated
with divinities. |
){kind=link}