Hoi An Oude Stad en Riviercruise in Vietnam

Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century for, Dutch, French, Portuguese , Arab, Japanese, Chinese merchants who traded mainly in high quality silks, ceramic things… Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site. Today a quaint riverside town, Hoi An is popular for its eclectic architecture, tailors and numerous cafes, local foods. Itinerary: Our guide will come to meet you at 8.00 am or 1pm. Walking tour around this enchanting port town. Follow the narrow lanes lined with centuries-old houses influenced by Chinese, Japanese, French and European architectures and visit its numerous places of interest: the 400-year old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuoc Kien Assembly Halls, Museums of Ceramic Trading,…and enjoy traditional music at handicraft workshop. Around the town we can see a the local market, numerous art galleries and tailor shops, get some made-to-order clothes if you like. Stop at the Local Restaurant to have lunch (If you go in the afternoon have dinner after lunch) Get on board, make a visit to the pottery village of Thanh Ha observing the steps of making a pottery product: vase, pot, kettle, cooking pot. Then visit Kim Bong Carpentry Village where famous making wooden boat (fishing boat, tourist boat …) Especially, you will see how the talented carpenters can sculpt, It’s incredible to see them work. Then The boat will take you keep going to cruise on the river to see Thanh Nam fishing village to see how they catch the fish by net or sometimes you will see someone ride the small boat to catch the Mussel and don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the spectacular monument views while cruising on Thu Bon River

De Oude Stad van Hoi An is een uitzonderlijk goed bewaard gebleven voorbeeld van een Zuidoost-Aziatische handelshaven uit de 15e tot de 19e eeuw voor Nederlandse, Franse, Portugese, Arabische, Japanse en Chinese kooplieden die voornamelijk handelden in hoogwaardige zijde, keramische artikelen... De gebouwen en het stratenplan weerspiegelen de invloeden, zowel inheemse als buitenlandse, die samen dit unieke erfgoed hebben voortgebracht. Tegenwoordig is Hoi An een schilderachtig stadje aan de rivier en populair vanwege zijn eclectische architectuur, kleermakers en talloze cafés, en lokale gerechten.