Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site.
Hoi An Overview
The early history of Hoi An is that of the Champa people. These Malay-Polynesian peoples probably came from Java around 200 B.C. and by 200 A.D. created the Champa Empire which stretched from Hu? to beyond Nha Trang. In the early years, My Son was the spiritual capital, Trà Ki?u was the political capital and Hoi An was the commercial capital of the Champa Empire - later, by the 14th century, the Champas moved further down towards Nha Trang. The river system was the transportation for goods between the highlands, inland countries of Laos and Thailand and the low lands.
Hoi An Geography
Hoi An is an ancient town - a world cultural heritage site, located 30km south of Danang City, and 60 km northeast of Tam Ky.
