Hoi An ancient town's nights attract thousands of visitors
(VOV) - Quang Nam provincial leaders held a meeting on October 7 reviewing the city’s revitalization programme and implementation of road safety projects for pedestrians.
The building of a traditional cultural space reflecting local residents’ lives in the early 20th century has transformed Hoi An into an attractive destination for millions of local and foreign visitors.
Over the years, more than 200 nights of the ancient town have been organized periodically, of which 50 nights have served over 3,000 local and foreign arrivals and supported cultural exchanges and beauty contest events.
Especially, since 2004, the project on roads for pedestrians and non-vehicle has been officially put into operation, turning the ancient town’s nights into unique tourism products.
Hoi An Party Committee Secretary Nguyen Su said the unanimity and active response of local citizens have played the most important role in helping Hoi An possess such unique products.
Many local people have sacrificed their living space to revitalize “a living heritage”, Su emphasized.