Uploaded August 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Hoi An Ancient Town is a beautiful and interesting UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Vietnam. Located on a river estuary, during the 16th and 17th centuries it was one of the most important trading ports in all of Asia. Changing political fortunes and silting of the river meant that trade in spices and ceramics moved northwards to Da Nang, but the old buildings of Hoi An were preserved in place. These days, it's a popular tourist town with a lot of beautiful things to see.

For more Vietnamese World Heritage sites:
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Old Town of Corfu: youtu.be/Og9RTXB_4wg
Town of Bamberg: youtu.be/vbnnn_wVGI4
Old Town of Regensburg: youtu.be/sc6Q1GnwpUc

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