10:15 13/12/2017
At 3PM, December 7th, 2017, (Vietnam time zone), at the 12th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Jeju (Korea), The art of Bài Chòi in Central Vietnam has officially been listed in the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
14:46 20/11/2017
The International Mask Arts & Culture Organisation (IMACO) and Andong City, Korea have agreed to work with the Hội An’s information and culture center to promote cultural exchanges in the coming years.
07:47 04/08/2017
A photograph taken by John S Lander depicting tourists in boats cruising amid colourful floating lanterns on the Hoài River in the world heritage city of Hội An has been named one of the world’s best travel photos by CNN’s edition.cnn.com.
16:03 27/07/2017
Hoi An - Japan cultural exchange is the most outstanding event of Hoi An city in recent years. It is the cultural, spiritual and friendship fusion of the past that has become the invisible cord connecting people from two different countries with the present and the future. 14 years after the first event, it has still left in the hearts of the participants a lot of good feelings about the friendship and solidarity between the two nations.
13:48 06/01/2017
Lunar New Year Festival is the most important spiritual holiday in the cultural life of Vietnamese people because this is a privileged occasion for each person to find their way back to their origin and spiritual values that have become the tradition of our nation for generations.
16:06 04/01/2017
In the former time, it is believed that displaying a fruitful kumquat tree on Lunar New Year day is a way to express their wish for a happy and prosperious new year.
09:08 03/08/2016
Hội An-Japan Cultural Exchange has been an annual event since 2003.
After 13 years of organizing, the event has gained the great effect attracting public attention and left a deep impression in the hearts of the participants. Thereby, it has contributed to enhance the mutual understanding and strengthen the friendship between the people of Hoi An and Japan.
15:51 08/07/2016
Hội An was ranked the sixth in the best cities in Asia of World’s Best Awards of Travel & Leisure on July 6th.
10:26 15/06/2016
In the frame of the 91st anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (21/6 /1925-2016), Hoi An city will hold the event named “Press with Euro 2016” at 8:00 pm on Jun 17th, with the participation of reporters who have a close relationship with Hoi An city so far.
09:32 07/06/2016
You voted Vietnam’s Hoi An as your favourite city in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2016, so we thought we'd see what all the fuss is about...
09:18 07/06/2016
Surrounded by Laos, Cambodia and China is the country of Vietnam, an amazing destination in the heart of Southeast Asia. Ravaged by war multiple times, Vietnam is a country with a rich history as well as a past filled with turbulence. Despite that, however, it is a welcoming atmosphere where visitors can mingle with locals and experience everything from city life in places like Ho Chi Minh to rural life in smaller villages. With this itinerary in hand, you can expect to get to know the best of Vietnam in 2 weeks time, including its biggest cities and landmarks, as well as see some of the most scenic views by train.
15:57 24/05/2016
President Barack Obama now has his first visit to Vietnam. And Hội An is in the list of 5 places Obama should see in Vietnam.
11:13 18/05/2016
In order to meet the needs of visiting of tourists in the tranquility of the ancient town, the city of Hoi An has implemented a plan to adjust the timeframe of the program “The town for walking and non motorized vehicles. Here is the new timeframe:
10:45 04/01/2016
In the morning of 1st January 2016 , 33 tourists from Australia became the first people enter Hội An Ancient Town in 2016. They got a warm welcome of the headers of Quảng Nam tourism departments as well as Hội An citizens.
08:31 01/12/2015
According to Touropia, Southeast Asia is a group of diverse countries between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, featuring indigenous cultures influenced by Indian, Chinese and Western culture. The region includes the most populous Muslim country in the world, very prominent Buddhist countries, and quite significant Christian, Hindu and Animist communities. It has long been a favorite corner of the world for globe-tramping backpackers, known for its perfect beaches, tasty cuisine, low prices, and good air connections.
10:06 02/10/2015
In the evening of Sept 28th at Hội An Theater, the People’s Committee of Hội An city (Quảng Nam province) held a show to introduce their new cultural tourism product of Water puppetry.
14:15 01/07/2015
Given Hoi An's immense popularity, one should never have difficulties finding guidebooks which recommend them what to do in the ancient town. Cycling, riding a boat along the Hoai River, or simply having a cup of coffee at a street café, to name a few.
13:35 25/06/2015
“Hoi An – Japan Cultural Exchange” is an annual event attracting the attention of different classes of people and tourists to Hoi An. After twelve times, this event has left a deep imprint in the participants’ hearts through the success on creating a unique cultural space that help to enhance the mutual understanding and strengthen the friendly relationship between the people of Hoi An and Japan.
08:15 23/04/2015
Once one of Vietnam’s most important trading ports, Hoi An has now become one of the most loved tourist cities in the world, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site too. The Old Town still maintains its fusion of ancient Vietnamese and colonial French beauty and unique culinary heritage, made of specialities such as cao lau, quang noodles and shrimp dumplings. Here is our selection of the best 10 culinary spots in Hoi An.
11:05 26/12/2014
Hoi An old town – a great tourist city, whe-re you not only come to visit, but also can experience shopping delight with a lot of wonderful shops. More especially what you may not know is that Hoi An has a souvenir shop with ingeniously handmade products made entirely f-rom wood. From rustic piece of wood, the artists have recreated the famous ships in the world f-rom ancient history to modern. Ships are so beautiful and unique that you could not take your eyes away. It has become a meaningful gift of all visitors f-rom 5 continents.