DA NANG - HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN

8h-8h30 Pick you up at the hotel and join group go to Hoian Ancient town

Hoi an is an ancient town located in the lower section of Thu Bon River, Quang Nam Province, about 30 kilometers south of Da nang city.Hoi an was a bustling international trading port, a meeting place of the trading ships of Japan, China and the West during the 17^th and 18^th centuries. Before this period, there was here also traces of Champa port which was known as a site on Silk Road along the sea. Hoi an ancient town today is a special example of a traditional port city in Southeast Asia which has been well preserved. Most houses here are of traditional architecture dating from the 17^th to the 19^th century, and are along the narrow main streets. Hoi an is also a land mark recorded much of the mixture of acculturation. The architecture of the city reflects the influence of the Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, French and British traders. Hoi an still maintained an intangible cultural diversity and richness. Hoi an I considered as a living museum of the architecture and urban lifestype.With outstanding value, at the end of 1999, Hoi an has been recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO

We will start visiting The sanctuary of Fujian, consecrated to the goddess Thien Hau, protector of the fishermen and sailors

The Japanese Bridge built in 1593 which links two districts of the city (Cam Pho and Minh Huong).

The traditional house Tan Ky of which the architecture preserves the ancient decoration, proving the prosperity of the merchants in Hoi An, a hundred years ago.

Hoian local market. Enjoy a Coconut drink on Thu Bon River

Have lunch at Local restaurant

Free time & stroll in the lovely city, visit the art galleries or the silk shops looking for souvenirs.

Comeback to Da Nang city. On the returning trip to Da Nang, we will stop at World Gems Gallery, where you can visit, choice local products for souvenir.

Arrive at your Hotel. End tour.