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Dyke construction to protect Hoi An ancient town begins

 VietNamNet Bridge – The ancient central city began construction of a 780m concrete dyke to protect the old quarter with total investment of VND135 billion (US$6 million).

Hoi An-Japan Cultural Festival scheduled in August

 VietNamNet Bridge – The ancient city will host the annual Hoi An-Japan Cultural Festival with a series of activities from August 28 to 30, Hoi An's culture centre said yesterday, June 25.

Ancient town to launch tourism promotions

 VietNamNet Bridge – The ancient city of Hoi An has launched a variety of tourism promotions between May and August, officials at the city's Culture and Sport Centre said.

Images: Peaceful Hoai River in the ancient town of Hoi An

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hoai River is a tributary of the Thu Bon River running through Hoi An. It is considered a symbol of the old town. The peaceful little river is also associated with the livelihoods of many local residents.  

Hoi An keen to preserve Bai choi singing to attract tourists

 VietNamNet Bridge – The World Heritage site and ancient town of Hoi An has been implementing a number of measures to preserve bai choi singing in an effort to promote the heritage site’s cultural value.

Sunset cruise sheds different light on magical Hoi An

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ancient Hoi An is probably the most popular destination in the central coastal region, but getting a view of it from the Hoai River at sunset shows how little it has changed in a thousand years.

New Year boat race in Hoi An

On February 4th, a traditional boat racing was held on the Hoai River in the ancient town of Hoi An, Quang Nam province. The annual event attracted more than 5,000 local people and international tourists.

In photos: Hoi An submerged in floods, thousands of tourists evacuated

 VietNamNet Bridge - On November 16, Hoi An ancient town in Quang Nam province was deeply submerged in flooding when the Hoai River water level exceeded the third alarm. Thousands of tourists were evacuated from the low-lying areas.

In photos: Hoi An ancient town is underwater

 VietNamNet Bridge – In the last two days, the Hoai River’s water level rose highly, causing severe flooding in many streets of Hoi An ancient town in Quang Nam province.