Walk Hoi An Ancient Town
Historic centre, Vietnam
Hoi An’s historic streets reward a walk that goes beyond the lantern-lit riverfront. Merchant houses, assembly halls and the Japanese Bridge reveal how a trading port absorbed different architectural and cultural influences over several centuries. Choose a few interiors rather than trying to tick off every monument, leaving time to notice timber details, courtyards and the relationship between the streets and river. A knowledgeable local guide can turn the attractive buildings into a more coherent story of the town.