Hoi An is a small town 30 km south of Da Nang, Vietnam. Hoi-An also Known as Faifo, is one of the oldest cities in South-East Asia. During the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries, HoiAn is one of major international ports for for the exchange of commodities between the West and the East.

Many merchants from China, Portugal, Japan, Holland, France... came to deal in valuable products: silk, fabrics, elephant tusks, jewelry, porcelain, pepper and cinnamon. Over past 500 years, Hoi-An still remains nearly intact with old harmonious combination of Chinese, Vietnamese and Japanese architecture.

In 1999, the discovered cargo of a late 15th century Vietname shipmwreck at Cu lao Cham near Hoi-An is the most important discovery in Souheast Asian ceramic art history. For more detail see Treasures from the Hoi An Hoard .

In April 2000, the 18th and 19th merchant quarters of the city are declared a world heritage site by UNESCO. (See also: Hoi-An Ancient Town and My-Son Sanctuary )


Articles and Album pictures of Hoi An:

• Visit to Hoi An by Jacquelin Sonderling
  
• Hoi An Footbridge by Sandra R. and Steven Rudy
  
• Biking Southeast Asia with Mr Pumpy
  
• Where is Hoian on the map?
  
• Hoian photos by Hua Van Ban
• Hoian World Heritage by Duong Minh Long
• Hoian album by Russell Gilbert | Hoian photo on TrekEarth
  
• Ancient Town of Hoi An by Steven Bailey
• Hoi An Interlude by Kim Fay, Photos by Sam Stevenson
• Hoian Lantern