Hoi An · 9 min read
Cu Lao Cham: History, Monuments, Boats and Calm Season
Cu Lao Cham island guide: ancient settlement, a Chu Dau shipwreck, Hai Tang Pagoda, speedboats from Cua Dai, ticket price and the calm-sea months.
Hoi An
Hoi An
The ancient town, its trading-port history, the river and Cu Lao Cham.
Hoi An · 6 min read
Hoai River, Hoi An: History, Lanterns and Boat Rides
Hoai River in Hoi An: why it is called Hoai, the Japanese and Chinese riverfront, old maps, floating lanterns, boat prices and the best hour to go.
Hoi An · 9 min read
Hoi An Old Town: Heritage, Assembly Halls, Tickets
Hoi An old town through old photos and monuments: UNESCO listing, tube houses, assembly halls, the bridge, full-moon night, tickets and distance from Da Nang.
Hoi An · 8 min read
Hoi An Assembly Halls: Five Chinese Congregations
The five Chinese assembly halls of Hoi An: why they exist, when each was built, who they worship, old photos and how to visit.
Hoi An · 9 min read
Hoi An History: The Faifo Trading Port and Old Town
Hoi An from Sa Huynh and Cham ports to the Nguyen lords' port of Faifo: Japanese and Chinese quarters, the Japanese Bridge, decline, UNESCO.
Hoi An · 6 min read
Japanese Bridge in Hoi An (Chua Cau): History, Design and Legends
Chua Cau, Hoi An's Japanese Bridge: built with Japanese money, taken over by the Chinese who added the pagoda bay. Names, statues, legend and restorations.