As a consequence, the Old Town is Hoi An’s biggest draw, where old temples, houses, and enthralling museums reside, while the excellent food and shopping is also reason enough to visit.
Old Town: the old town contains the main attractions in Hoi An, including museums, temples, theatres, grand houses and meeting halls. Entry works on a coupon system, where one coupon allows for entry to one of each of the main category of attractions.
Phung Hung House: is near the Japanese Bridge on Thi Minh Khai street and is a traditional Hoi An wooden house. This curious two-storey structure has been inhabited by the same family for eight generations and the current owner provides guides of the house for a tip.
Museum of Trade Ceramics: is another of the old town attractions, although its contents may appear fairly unremarkable to the layman. Ceramics were the main trade item of Hoi An centuries ago and the museum retells this story through its ancient pieces; some of which are from Thailand and China. The museum is housed in a delightful traditional house.
House of Hoi An Traditional Handicraft: offers a fascinating look into silk production and machinery. Apart from the machinery, which includes a 17th century silk loom, there are numerous trays of feeding and incubating silkworms where the silk is removed from the pupae onto a large skein.
Central Market: is the best market in Hoi An by far and one of Vietnam’s finest. The market is located by the river and has numerous stalls where souvenirs, silk, and various foods are available. The tailors here are among the best and cheapest in the city.
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