Arriving in Hoi An via a large comfortable, but ear-piercingly noisy bus (due to excessive honking), we found a great hotel. Hoi an is recognized by UNESCO as a historic site due to the the town's historic condition. Hoi An is filled with several cottage industry shops where one can buy lanterns, silk cloth, paintings, wood carvings, tailored goods such as clothes and shoes. The town, unlike other sister ports, did not develop over time due to the silting of the river. The old homes are an interesting combination of Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese architecture. We enjoyed walking through the narrow streets peeking through silk lanterns into the shops and homes. And like most tourists, we did indulge into the tailoring specialty of Hoi An and both of us had a suit made to fit.
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