Hoi An, a Vietnam Favorite

Once a trading capital, today a major tourist destination

Built in the 16th century the “Japanese Bridge” connects two parts of Hoi An/all photos by author

The bridge in the photo connects the old town with the Japanese trading part of the town. The bridge is the only known covered bridge with a Buddhist temple attached on one side.

By the 18th century, Hoi An was considered the best trading destination in all of Southeast Asia. Ceramics from Hoi An…