Amid public backlash over the entry fee mandate in Hoi An, its chairman said the ancient town is under pressure from overcrowding and needs a source of revenue for conservation. Nguyen Van Son said ...

This is the first of a three-part series looking at Vietnam as it evolved from a poverty-stricken postwar country into the tourist destination it is today. A recent trip to Vietnam, and especially Hoi ...

Set on the banks of the Thu Bon River in central Vietnam, Hoi An is easily one of the most beautiful towns in Southeast Asia. The action revolves around the atmospheric Old Town – a colonial-era trade ...

The charming wooden houses of Hoi An have earned the 15th-century central Vietnam trading town a Unesco-heritage tag, frequent hat-tips on Asia’s “must-visit” lists and the adoration of the millions ...

Bulgarian Simon Zhelyazkov, who visited Hoi An in 2023 and during the Lunar New Year in 2024, hails the city as beautiful but complains about the excessive crowds. He says the constant flow of tourist ...

Walk through Hoi An’s historic streets, with yellow-walled shops, temples, and riverside paths. A rainy day adds charm to Vietnam’s preserved heritage town. Could Trump destroy the Epstein files?

The programme “Hoi An Ancient Town Night” is expected to revive the lifestyle of Hoi An’s residents in earlier times under the glow of lanterns, bringing a tranquil experience to visitors. The ...

The ancient city of Hoi An has limited the access of taxis and buses to some streets in the Old Quarter between 11 am and 1:30 pm, and 4 pm to 9 pm. The city said the adjusted traffic plans aim to ...