Vietnam’s UNESCO site Hoi An showcases timeless charm


Located at the estuary of the Thu Bon River, Hoi An rose from a modest port into one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant international trading centers by the mid-16th century. The port city welcomed merchant vessels from Spain, India, China, Japan, and many other regions. By the late 19th century, Hoi An’s harbor gradually declined…

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Hoi An leader remorseful about losing coastline to resorts


Nguyen Van Son, Chairman of Hoi An City, shares reflections on the city’s tourism growth, heritage preservation, and the consequences of coastal development. More than 25 years after being recognized as a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO, Hoi An now welcomes between 2,000 and 5,000 visitors daily, with numbers rising to nearly 10,000 on…

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