One of Hoi An’s biggest draws is the sheer amount of preserved historical buildings in itsOld Town, ranging from Chinese congregation halls, to traditional houses, to French colonial buildings. At any of the tourism information kiosks in town, you can pick up a general Old Town ticket that gets you entry to five sites of your choosing. The Japanese Covered Bridge is a great photo spot, and the candy-coloured Quan Cong Temple stuns with its intricate tile decorations, but make sure you stop by one of Hoi An’s museums to get your cultural bearings first. We recommend the Museum of Trade Ceramics for a look into Hoi An’s most historically important industry, as well as the museum’s setting in a well preserved old home. Within walking distance of each other are a few Chinese congregation halls, built in the 18th and 19th centuries as social and ritual areas (check out the intricate, gorgeous shrines typically in the back), and some traditional ‘old homes‘ that you can briefly tour. The ‘old homes’ of Hoi An are fascinating looks into the houses of the city’s elite – though you won’t be able to explore much past the front rooms, as many are still inhabited.
One of Hoi An’s biggest draws is the sheer amount of preserved historical buildings in itsOld Town, ranging from Chinese congregation halls, to traditional houses, to French colonial buildings. At any of the tourism information kiosks in town, you can pick up a general Old Town ticket that gets you entry to five sites of your choosing. The Japanese Covered Bridge is a great photo spot, and the candy-coloured Quan Cong Temple stuns with its intricate tile decorations, but make sure you stop by one of Hoi An’s museums to get your cultural bearings first. We recommend the Museum of Trade Ceramics for a look into Hoi An’s most historically important industry, as well as the museum’s setting in a well preserved old home. Within walking distance of each other are a few Chinese congregation halls, built in the 18th and 19th centuries as social and ritual areas (check out the intricate, gorgeous shrines typically in the back), and some traditional ‘old homes‘ that you can briefly tour. The ‘old homes’ of Hoi An are fascinating looks into the houses of the city’s elite – though you won’t be able to explore much past the front rooms, as many are still inhabited.
