Hoi An - charming ancient city in central Vietnam

Hoi An Ancient Town peacefully lies on the banks of Hoai River (Photo: VNA)

Hoi An ancient town boasts its typical traditional architecture (Photo: VNA)

Tan Ky ancient house has been recognized as a national monument in Hoi An (Photo: VNA)

Small alleyways fascinate foreign tourists (Photo: VNA)

Most of the ancient houses in Hoi An are designed with spacious and open air (Photo: VNA)

Hoi An ancient town attracted nearly 5 million visitors in 2018 (Photo: VNA)

There are many restaurants that help visitors enjoy the view of Hoi An's ancient beauty (Photo: VNA)

Hoi An also captivates visitors with its special food (Photo: VNA)

In recent years, Hoi An locals have developed craft making leather products, which is very popular among tourists (Photo: VNA)

Seal sculpting shop in the centre of Hoi An ancient town (Photo: VNA)

International visitors experience how to make Hoi An traditional lanterns (Photo: VNA)