From late 16th to early 19th century, Hoi An was a well-known international trading port of Vietnam and the region, known by a variety of monikers: FaiFo, HaiFo, Hoai Pho and Hoi An.
UNESCO recognized Hoi An as a World Heritage Site in Dec. 12, 1999, remarking that the ancient town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 16th to the 19th century. The town’s old houses and streets reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, which have combined to produce this unique heritage site.
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