Hoi An - Vietnam
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
N 15° 52.627 E 108° 19.554
49P E 213630 N 1757172
Hoi An is a picturesque city of South Central Vietnam along the coast of the South China Sea. It is recognized as a World Heritage Site.
Waymark Code: WMDWJG
Location: Vietnam
Date Posted: 03/02/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
Views: 10

In 1999, Hoi An old town was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO as a well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port of the 15th to 19th centuries, with buildings that display a unique blend of local and foreign influences.

The city has various small museums highlighting the history of the region such as the Museum of Trade Ceramics. The Museum of Sa Huynh Culture was built in 1995, and has over 430 ceramic items from 8th to 18th Century. The items originating from Persia, China, Thailand, India and other countries are proofs of the importance of Hoi An as a major trading port in South East Asia.

Source: Wikipedia (visit link)
Name of Source Book: 1000 Places To See Before You Die (2003)

Page Location in Source Book: 511

Type of Waymark: City

Location of Coordinates: Japanese Covered Bridge

Cost of Admission (Parks, Museums, etc.): 0.00 (listed in local currency)

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Official Tourism Website: [Web Link]

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