Special book about Hoi An culture and tourism

The bookHoi An Cultural Travel CompanionPublished by the National Political Publishing House, Truth contributes another sketch to complete the picture of Hoi An's history and culture.

Hoi An is an ancient town, hundreds of years old, with a diverse complex of architectural relics, like a “living museum” of history, architecture and unique indigenous culture. Therefore, Hoi An is one of the attractive tourist destinations in Vietnam, considered by tourists as a “must-see” attractive stopover.

Therefore, when writing about Hoi An, authors Nguyen Thai Binh and Pham Hoang Hai said this is "not a simple challenge because the cultural values ​​here are hidden behind the architectural works, mixed with the simple life of local people".

In 9 articles, the authors devote the first pages to Hoi An ancient town, readers know what is there that the whole world must seek out, and UNESCO has included it in the list of World Cultural Heritage.

Readers will be able to walk on the ancient streets, experience a sense of relaxation, feel "as if lost in a simple fairy tale, going back in time hundreds of years ago" as if returning to the bustling Hoai Pho trading port of the past.

Admiring and strolling around Hoi An ancient town in the late afternoon, when hundreds of colorful silk lanterns are scattered everywhere, emitting small areas of light, that space, according to the author: "There is nothing more interesting than sitting in a small wooden house, enjoying local specialties, watching the street full of tourists strolling below, the narrow windows flickering with lights".

With the Japanese Covered Bridge - a heritage considered a "symbol" of Hoi An built by the Japanese, the authors not only "draw" its unique architectural features but also clarify its history and cultural connotations. From there, it helps readers broaden their horizons to the Japanese quarter that once existed in the glorious memories of ancient Hoi An.

Not only the Japanese, the Chinese also had a profound influence on the cultural life of Hoi An during the process of trading, living and settling in this land. What is special is that in the end, they completely integrated into the local community.

Besides the bustling ancient town of Hoi An, the authors also take readers to explore Cu Lao Cham - an island cluster with pristine beauty... With interesting and attractive things, readers realize that this is a destination that everyone wants to return to "heal".

Mr. Nguyen Trung Khanh, Director of Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, commented that the bookHoi An Cultural Travel Companionis a special publication, worth reading.