Although the 200-some tailor shops detract a bit from Hoi An’s well-preserved architecture and quaint alleys, I have enjoyed meandering through this little city on the Thu Bon River.
UNESCO added Hoi An to its list of World Heritage sites in 1999 based on two criteria: “Hoi An is an outstanding material manifestation of the fusion of cultures over time in an international commercial port.” AND “Hoi An is an exceptionally well preserved example of a traditional Asian trading port.”
Check out the UNESCO website for a history lesson on Hoi An.
Interspersed with the tailors are temples, traditional houses, shrines, museums, bridges, art galleries, and other attractions. At night, the city glows with the light of colorful silk lanterns hanging from trees and shopfronts.
The Phuk Kien Assembly Hall
These spiraling incense sticks hung from the ceiling.
Wacky Chinese-esque sculpture? Sacred fountain? Dog’s water bowl? All of the above.
A few street shots …
Siesta! Can you spot the napping veggie vendors?
In addition to getting clothes made, you can design your own Nikes or other stylish shoes.
Carol at the Hainan Temple.
Tony and I walked across this bridge to Cam Nam Island.
This guy pedaled Nikki back to her hotel.
