Travel Hoi An is great for art lovers because the old town itself is a unique work of art. In addition, there are many ways to experience the city for beauty lovers.
Travel Hoi An Craft villages
Hoi An Ancient Town is the cradle of many handicraft villages on the banks of the Thu Bon River. Therefore, when travel Hoi An, you must experience the experience of visiting craft villages.
During feudal times, artisans in traditional craft villages were recruited to do many jobs for the royal family, such as shipbuilding, sewing costumes, and building palaces…
Some craft villages still exist today, such as Phuoc Kieu Bronze Casting Village, Duy Trinh Silk Village, Thanh Ha Pottery Village, and Kim Bong Carpentry Village… Currently, carpenters in Kim Bong Village and potters in Thanh Ha Village have organized classes for visitors to experience creating traditional items with their own hands.
To see how these crafts are applied to modern art, you can visit Cui Lu village, where driftwood during the flood season is reborn into unique furniture items. You can also see Reaching Out Tea House to admire exquisite ceramic items such as tea sets, spoons, glasses, etc…
==> More destination to explore Hoi An’s history
Architectural works
During your travel Hoi An, walk along the streets and admire the artistic architectural works. When foreign traders come to buy and sell here, they bring cultural and creative features and blend into the inherent local culture. In particular, the Japanese and Chinese built many wooden houses, shops, and assembly halls along the Thu Bon River.
Many of these works are still preserved intact. Let’s start with Cau Pagoda, a monument famous for its wood carvings and elaborate roof reliefs. Then, continue to explore 5 Chinese assembly halls with magnificent gates and valuable antiques inside.
In addition, Tan Ky Ancient House and Quan Thang Ancient House are ancient houses with unique architecture and ancient interiors…
Travel Hoi An – Gallery and bar
Galleries and bars are also poetic tourist destinations in Hoi An. Photographers, sculptors, and painters from all over travel Hoi An and fall in love with this lovely ancient city. Therefore, they have created separate spaces to display works inspired by this place. While admiring the results, you can enjoy delicious food and drinks.
Some unique art locations that you should save to visit include:
- Photographer Rehahn’s Priceless Heritage Museum, which displays a massive collection of Vietnamese ethnic costumes
- Kyara Art House has an elegant, stylish exhibition space
- Cham Chi Club, a riverside bar decorated with antiques
- Rebirth workshop, where many recycled materials are turned into abstract works…
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