Top Attractions in Hoi An

Hoi An Essentials

This collection highlights the architectural heritage of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage site and former major trading port. The list includes the 16th-century Japanese Bridge, traditional merchant residences like the Tan Ky and Phung Hung houses, and ornate Chinese assembly halls representing the Fujian, Cantonese, and Chaozhou congregations. Beyond the central Old Town, visitors can explore local crafts at the Kim Bong Carpentry Village and visit Chuc Thanh Pagoda, the city's oldest Buddhist temple.

Hoi An Essentials — Map

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Japanese Bridge

Belonging to the most popular attractions in Hoi An, this beautiful 16th-century bridge is a classic example of Japanese architecture.

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Old Town Hội An

A UNESCO World Heritage site and former Southeast Asian trading port. The district is characterized by its yellow-walled merchant houses, historic assembly halls, and a street layout reflecting a mix of indigenous and foreign architectural styles.

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Hoi An Ancient Town

The historic center consists of a well-preserved complex of timber-frame buildings, including merchant houses, pagodas, and communal halls arranged along narrow pedestrian streets that date back to the 15th century.

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Old House of Tan Ky

Built 200 years ago by a Vietnamese family, this house has been preserved for seven generations.

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Hoi An Handicraft Workshop

If you are interested in handmade products, embroidery, pottery, lanterns and more, this is a place for you.

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Hoi An Market

A bustling riverside market selling local produce, spices, and textiles. It serves as a central hub for daily commerce and features a large food court specializing in regional dishes like Cao Lau and Mi Quang.

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Ceramic Tiles Museum

Housed in a restored timber house, this museum displays pottery shards and artifacts from across Asia, documenting Hoi An’s history as a major maritime trade hub between the 16th and 19th centuries.

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Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation

Built in the 1690s, this site served as a social hub for the Fujian community. It features a grand triple-gate entrance, an ornate courtyard, and a temple dedicated to Thien Hau, the goddess of the sea.

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Catholic Cathedral

Though the present building was built in 1965, the history of this church dates back a lot further.

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Trieu Chau (Chaozhou) Assembly Hall

Established in 1845, this assembly hall is known for its intricate woodcarvings on the altars and walls, depicting mythological scenes and traditional Chinese motifs. It was built by the Chaozhou Chinese congregation.

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Chuc Thanh Pagoda

The oldest pagoda in Hoi An.

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Quang Trieu (Cantonese) Assembly Hall

Constructed in 1885 by Cantonese merchants, this hall features components pre-fabricated in China. It is notable for its elaborate dragon fountain made of pottery shards and various stone carvings.

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Hoi An Night Market

Located on An Hoi Island, this evening market is famous for its display of hundreds of silk lanterns. Vendors sell local handicrafts, apparel, and a wide variety of Vietnamese street food along the riverfront.

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Kim Bong Carpentry Village

Located across the Thu Bon River, this village has been famous since the 16th century for its skilled woodworkers who contributed to the construction of Hoi An’s historic houses, ships, and furniture.

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Phung Hung Anciente House

A two-story merchant house built in 1780, showcasing a unique architectural blend of Vietnamese, Japanese, and Chinese styles. It has been occupied and preserved by the same family for eight generations.

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Minh Huong Communal House

This temple is dedicated to the Chinese general Quan Cong, who reminds people of sincerity and justice.

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