Our ship spent a day in Da Nang and we decide to visit a town about 15 miles south first then a run through the City of Da Nang and the beaches (China Beach).

Just south of Da Nang, is the seaside trading village and World Heritage Site of Hoi An. The city's historic district is recognized as an exceptionally well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. In the 18th century, Hoi An was considered by Chinese and Japanese merchants to be the best destination for trading in all of Southeast Asia, even Asia. The Japanese Bridge, connecting the Japanese settlement with the Chinese settlement was constructed in the 1590's and is now emblematic of the city. Obviously Hoi An was not really impacted or damaged by the war. As with all ports we visited in Vietnam, the locals were friendly, respectful, engaging, especially toward Americans. Now as a exceptional tourist site, the crowds are coming and they were there.

Some photos to show the flavor of this beautiful old town. Each photo's heading generally describes it.

Our ship spent a day in Da Nang and we decide to visit a town about 15 miles south first then a run through the City of Da Nang and the beaches (China Beach).

Just south of Da Nang, is the seaside trading village and World Heritage Site of Hoi An. The city's historic district is recognized as an exceptionally well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. In the 18th century, Hoi An was considered by Chinese and Japanese merchants to be the best destination for trading in all of Southeast Asia, even Asia. The Japanese Bridge, connecting the Japanese settlement with the Chinese settlement was constructed in the 1590's and is now emblematic of the city. Obviously Hoi An was not really impacted or damaged by the war. As with all ports we visited in Vietnam, the locals were friendly, respectful, engaging, especially toward Americans. Now as a exceptional tourist site, the crowds are coming and they were there.
Nothing like my memories of Vietnam, 68-69.....RJM
Some photos to show the flavor of this beautiful old town. Each photo's heading generally describes it.

Our ship spent a day in Da Nang and we decide to visit a town about 15 miles south first then a run through the City of Da Nang and the beaches (China Beach).

Just south of Da Nang, is the seaside trading village and World Heritage Site of Hoi An. The city's historic district is recognized as an exceptionally well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. In the 18th century, Hoi An was considered by Chinese and Japanese merchants to be the best destination for trading in all of Southeast Asia, even Asia. The Japanese Bridge, connecting the Japanese settlement with the Chinese settlement was constructed in the 1590's and is now emblematic of the city. Obviously Hoi An was not really impacted or damaged by the war. As with all ports we visited in Vietnam, the locals were friendly, respectful, engaging, especially toward Americans. Now as a exceptional tourist site, the crowds are coming and they were there.

Some photos to show the flavor of this beautiful old town. Each photo's heading generally describes it.