The peaceful beauty of Hoai River in Hoi An ancient town
VOV.VN - Hoi An ancient town, a world cultural heritage site, in the central province of Quang Nam has attracted countless visitors who delight in looking out on the spectacular sunsets on the Hoai River.
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| The ancient town of Hoi An was recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 1999. It is situated on the Hoai River - a tributary of the Thu Bon River, about 30km from Da Nang city. |
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| Most of the houses were built in the traditional style from the 17th to the 19th centuries, crowded along small streets throughout the town. |
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| One or two-storey houses like ‘tube houses’ are the most popular style of building in Hoi An. |
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| Visitors can savour the scenic views as they cruise along the Hoai river at sunset. |
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| Or walk along the ancient streets to enjoy a vast array of colourful lanterns. |
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| Tourists can stop at streetside shops to talk to friends or enjoy a bowl of Cao Lao (noodle dish of Hoi An) |
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| ..or discover other delicious food like Banh xeo (Vietnamese crepes) and My Quang (Quang noodles) when cruising along the Hoai River. |
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| Chua Cau, or the Japanese bridge, is a highlight of the ancient town. It was built by Japanese merchants in the 16th century. |
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| Chua Cau at night. |
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| Visitors can take beautiful photos of the lantern filled streets at night time. |
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| On the night of the full-moon, tourists can take part in the festival of releasingfloating lanterns on the river. |
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