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Hoi An's Japanese Pagoda Bridge, ancient houses damaged after historic floods

Hoi An's Japanese Pagoda Bridge, ancient houses damaged after historic floods

The wooden walls of the Japanese Pagoda Bridge in Vietnam's tourism city Hoi An have faded and peeled, while ancient houses suffered severe damage following consecutive floods in October and November.
Vietnam's tourist city Hoi An covered in mud as floodwaters recede

Vietnam's tourist city Hoi An covered in mud as floodwaters recede

Tourists evacuated as floodwaters submerge Hoi An streets

Tourists evacuated as floodwaters submerge Hoi An streets

Tourists in Hoi An keep calm and carry on through knee-deep floodwaters

Tourists in Hoi An keep calm and carry on through knee-deep floodwaters

Knee-deep water following Storm Fengshen rainfall turned Hoi An’s old streets into shimmering canals and closed down shops, yet visitors carried on, cameras and coffee cups in hand.
October 22, 2025 | 11:52 pm PT
Da Nang and Bangkok are top Valentine's Day destinations for Vietnamese couples

Da Nang and Bangkok are top Valentine's Day destinations for Vietnamese couples

Da Nang is expected to be the most popular domestic destination for Vietnamese couples this Valentine's Day, and Bangkok is the top international getaway, according to data from Booking.
February 12, 2025 | 03:14 pm PT
Hoi An pagoda bridge repainted amid complaints of looking 'too new'

Hoi An pagoda bridge repainted amid complaints of looking 'too new'

Authorities of Hoi An have repainted the newly renovated Pagoda Bridge to make it darker, following reports saying the renovation made the bridge look out of place.
July 31, 2024 | 03:40 pm PT
Hoi An named Vietnam's friendliest destination: Booking.com

Hoi An named Vietnam's friendliest destination: Booking.com

The ancient city of Hoi An in central Vietnam has been voted the friendliest destination in Vietnam this year by customers of Dutch online travel agency Booking.com.
February 26, 2024 | 06:30 pm PT
A quiet Hoi An as Tet nears

A quiet Hoi An as Tet nears

Hoi An is not crowded in the days leading up to Tet holiday as people repaint their houses, renew lanterns and display ornamental plants along the streets.
February 7, 2024 | 03:02 pm PT
Hoi An begins charging entry fees for tour groups

Hoi An begins charging entry fees for tour groups

Authorities in Hoi An ancient town have installed more ticket booths and doubled the number of its personnel as it started collecting entry fees from groups of tourists from Monday.
May 16, 2023 | 01:11 am PT
South Korean stars explore Hoi An

South Korean stars explore Hoi An

Several top South Korean celebrities, including Han Hyo Joo and Han Ji Min, have visited Hoi An Ancient Town where they released lanterns on the Hoai River and took in the sights.
May 15, 2023 | 09:09 pm PT
Tourists, business people express indignation at Hoi An entry fee proposal

Tourists, business people express indignation at Hoi An entry fee proposal

Hoi An authorities' decision to collect entry fees from visitors from mid-May has sparked an outcry from foreign tourists and local business owners.
April 5, 2023 | 08:00 pm PT
Hoi An to collect entry fees from visitors to fund conservation

Hoi An to collect entry fees from visitors to fund conservation

Visitors to Hoi An ancient town in central Vietnam will have to pay an entry fee from May 15, which will be used for its conservation.
April 3, 2023 | 10:04 pm PT
Foreigners delight in Hoi An's Tet experiences

Foreigners delight in Hoi An's Tet experiences

Tourists in the ancient town of Hoi An have soaked in the New Year atmosphere this Tet by riding bikes through traditional neighborhoods, taking river boat rides and visiting local villages.
January 28, 2023 | 11:18 pm PT
Four Hoi An boutique hotels exude nostalgic atmosphere

Four Hoi An boutique hotels exude nostalgic atmosphere

Located in the heart of Hoi An ancient town, four boutique hotels evoke a classic ambience with designs inspired by local yellow-walled and tiled-roof architecture.
July 16, 2022 | 09:00 pm PT
Malaysian celebrity triggers outcry over Vietnamese dress faux pas in Hoi An

Malaysian celebrity triggers outcry over Vietnamese dress faux pas in Hoi An

Vietnamese netizens have expressed public anger over Malaysian internet celebrity Siew Pui Yi wearing Vietnam’s traditional dress ao dai without its trousers in Hoi An.
April 5, 2022 | 03:00 am PT
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