Hoi An: Traditional shop

Hoi An is also the place to look for souvenirs. In Hoi An you will find the best prices in Central Vietnam craftsmanship. In the streets in downtown Hoi An you will find many shops like the one in the picture. You can also go to the stalls next to the central market. You may have to bargain a little, but you will always get an excellent price.

Till the 20th century Hoi An used to have a very active port. There were canals parallel to the streets, and ships used to load and unload their goods right into the houses. Cargo ships had to call at the neighboring town of Da Nang when the river became silted up.
Hoi An: Assembly hall

The city of Hoi An is one of the quietest in Vietnam. Cars are not allowed in the city's main streets. Motorcycles do not blow their horns all the time, as everywhere else in this country. All this, makes a stroll in the streets of Hoi An a pleasant experience.