Hoi An, UNESCO and World Heritage Site

Hoi An is a small town, located near Hue along the central coastline of Vietnam. It has beautiful beaches, but is more well known for its 250 tailor shops and the fact that its a UNESCO site, so it features several long standing temples and museums. It is has many prominent art galleries, which hold not only paintings, but propaganda portraits from the Ho Chi Minh era. Its’ most talked about structure is the Red Bridge, also known as the Japanese covered bridge. The bridge leads into the old town, which is the only pedestrianised area we came across. It was much appreciated!The view from the bridge. There was some flooding while we were there which is why it looks a bit miserable. But on the day after I took these the weather perked up considerably. One of the many tailor shops, which mostly specialise in women’s fashion, but also suits for men. The town is beautifully decorated with hanging birdcages and lanterns. Its very colourful, mostly reds and yellows. The alley leading to the old town where you can buy your very cheap bulk tickets for the town museums and temples. Inside the temples you can get tours and instructions on prayer, which mostly involves bowing, lighting incense and banging drums.

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