Vietnam is an astonishing mix of natural highlights and

cultural diversity. The scenery ranges from jagged peaks

seen from winding mountain passes down to verdant
paddy fields painted every shade of green in the
palette.Vietnam's most famous natural tourist attraction
is Hoi An Ancient Town.
Hoi An is a city on the coast of the South Sea in the
South Central Coast of Vietnam is located in Quang
Nam province. It is recognized for World Heritage Site
in December 1999 by UNESCO. With its ancient charm
of temples, shrines, Chinese style tile-roofed houses
wooden and a unique blend of Japanese and Chinese
architecture. Hoi An is known for its great food, fun
shopping, famous places, friendly people and cosy
atmosphere – all key characteristics that draw people to
this picturesque town.
The only remaining ancient bridge in Hoi An is Bridge
pagoda, known as Japanese bridge. This bridge is about
18 meters long, cross a creek flowing out of Thu Bon
river. Upstream waters is a small temple worship Huyen
Thien Great, was built after bridge about half a century.
The temple is located next to the bridge, and separated
by a wood wall and door “but down the roof”. A red
horozontal picture was hung on the temple door with 3
letters “Lai Vien Kieu” by Lord Nguyen Phuc Chu gift
in 1719 with meaning that the bridge of friends come
from far. Each end of 2 side of the bridge have 2 animal
statues, 1 side is dog and the other is monkey. They are
carved by wood of jackfruit with attend court position,
and thurible is infront of each statue.
The common type of house in Hoi An is 1 or 2 storey
house, narrow and long, create the tubular type. This
architecture is very attract tourists who love old
architecture. House in Hoi An embraces many family
habits and 3 parts: place to trade, to do activities and
place of worship. Architectures and decorations are
strong impression and own values of Hoi An ancient
town. Although most of Hoi An’s ancient houses were
formed in the colonial period, but in the ancient town
many relics reflect the history, prosperous and decline
of town still preserved.
Hoi An has a diverse culinary and individual nuances.
With fertile along the banks of the river and alluvial
fields, seafood is the main food in daily meals. One of
the typical and famous dishes of Hoi An cuisine is Cao
lau. Besides, in Hoi An, more rustic dishes such as banh
beo, hen, Banh xeo, banh trang, and especially mi
Quang because this pasta derive from Quang Nam. Mi
Quang, as well as Pho, was made from rice but there are
nuances and distinct flavor.
A vacation in Hoi An would be an ideal one for those
wanna exit out the busy city life looking for peace and
tranquility around.