Vietnam Da Nang Tour - Hoi An Ancient Town

The third stop - Hoi An Ancient Town

Hoi An Ancient Town is located on the north bank of Thu Bon River in the suburbs of Da Nang, near the mouth of the Hoi An River, about 30 kilometers away from Da Nang city. It was once a famous oriental port in history and the first place where Chinese people came to live in Vietnam.

As soon as you set foot on the streets of Hoi An Ancient Town, you will be enveloped in a strong Southeast Asian unique charm and antique atmosphere. The ancient town is built near the water. The poetic Huaijiang River runs through the town. The ancient houses on both sides of the river, the river, boats, coconut trees, lanterns and tourists of all kinds form a vivid and flowing beautiful picture.

Strolling along the streets of the ancient town, you will find the unique characteristics of the ancient town. In order to let readers better understand the characteristics of Hoi An Ancient Town, I have summarized ten distinctive characteristics of the ancient town:

1. The colors of the houses in the ancient town are particularly bright.

The houses here are basically golden, and the golden color constitutes the main color of the ancient town. It is so warm that people can't help but get close to it.

2. There are many foreign tourists in the ancient town.

There are many tourists from various countries and colors in the ancient town. The flow of people on the street seems to be a "United Nations", and various languages ??of communication can be heard. They walked in twos and threes on the ancient streets, or gathered in teahouses and bars facing the street to sip tea and coffee, or took local human-powered three-wheeled tour buses to shuttle through the streets and alleys.

It is important to mention here that the human-powered tricycles in the ancient town are different from those in China. The tourist seats are in the front, and the driver pedals behind them, which is a different scene.

3. There are many Chinese guild halls in the ancient town.

Most of them were established by Chinese people who came to Hoi An to make a living and do business a long time ago. Each guild hall has its own characteristics, but basically they all have one characteristic, that is, they all inherit elements of Chinese culture.

According to the tour guide: The entire Hoi An city is divided into five districts, divided according to ethnic groups in different regions of China, including Fujian, Guangdong, Chaozhou, Hainan and Hakka. The Fujian Guild Hall, the Guangzhao Guild Hall, the Chaozhou Guild Hall, the Qiongfu Guild Hall and the Chinese Guild Hall as the Five Gangs Guild Hall were built. The building of the guild hall is majestic and magnificent. Mazu, Guan Gong, etc. are enshrined in the hall, and cigarettes are filled with smoke all year round.

4. There are many teahouses, bars and coffee shops in the ancient town.

Many of the ancient houses on both sides of the street near the water have been renovated into teahouses, bars and coffee shops. The shopkeepers have moved tables and chairs outdoors. Every afternoon and evening, tea bars and bars are crowded along the river. The place was filled with tourists from all over the world with different skin colors.

5. There are many boats on the river in the ancient town.

Tour boats and fishing boats of various shapes on the river are either cruising on the water or staying on the shore, as if they are always waiting for tourists to board the boats.

6. The night view in the ancient town is particularly beautiful.

After night falls, the ancient town of Hoi An will exude a strong exotic atmosphere. Dazzling neon lights and lanterns of various colors light up the ancient town. Under the sparkling water, the ancient town looks particularly mysterious, hazy and profound.

7. There are many and beautiful lanterns in the ancient town.

The lantern shops in the small streets in the ancient town are full of lanterns hanging in front of them. They are colorful and have different shapes. They are very beautiful even without lighting them up. The lanterns are all handmade, simple and natural, some are made of wood, some are made of bamboo, and the outside of the lanterns is made of colored silk. They are large, small, square and round. They are very craftsmanship. If you buy them back and hang them at home, they will be good decorations. , very pleasing to the eye.

8. The ancient town has unique ancient architectural beauty.

Many ancient buildings and ancient streets that have been well preserved in the ancient town reflect the organic combination of Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese culture and architectural styles. The layout of the streets and the style of the buildings not only show the simplicity and elegance of Chinese architecture, but also integrate the natural aesthetics and life taste of the local people. Visitors here can not only appreciate the ancient cultural traditions, but also feel the strong regional atmosphere.

The most famous of these buildings is a Japanese-style covered stone bridge. The stone bridge was built in the Year of the Monkey (1593) and completed in the Year of the Dog (1595). Therefore, there are two exquisite dog statues on the west side of the bridge and two monkey statues on the east side, which is unique.

9. There are many handicraft and specialty shops in the ancient town.

The streets are filled with small shops selling local products and handicrafts, filled with Vietnamese silks, wood carvings, masks and other handicrafts. Ao Dai, the traditional clothing that Vietnamese women like to wear, can be found in small shops on the street. Ao Dai, sewn from silk of various colors and patterns, is very beautiful whether hanging in the store or worn on the body. .

10. There are many specialties and delicacies in the ancient town.

When you travel through the ancient town, you will find many special snacks, which are all favorites of local people. Savor their unique flavors. Even the names of the delicacies are very unique. You have never heard of them. For example, Gao Lai, do you know what kind of delicacies it is?

Ask the tour guide to find out: Gao Le is a delicacy that Hoi An people carefully create and are proud of. The fragrant rice is soaked in the famous local Bali well water with wood burning ash. When the rice grains turn yellow, it is ground into a pulp, spread out and pressed into blocks, steamed in a pot over water, cut into strips and put into a large bowl. A bowl of Gao Jie is paired with exquisite barbecued pork, crispy skin, barbecued pork juice, coriander, fresh chili, etc., which often makes diners want to stop.

The ancient and rustic buildings and streets of Hoi An Ancient Town, the rich regional ethnic customs, and the cultural scenery formed by the fusion of different cultures of diverse Southeast Asian countries deeply attracted me and left a lasting impression on me. Deeply impressed.

If you come to Da Nang, you must visit Hoi An Ancient Town and feel the charm of Hoi An culture, which will make you find an experience you have never had before.

Hoi An Ancient Town is worthy of being named a "World Cultural Heritage" by the United Nations!

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