Pictures of Hoi An, Vietnam

Back to Asia

Back to Vietnam Pictures

Hoi An is a small, sleepy village about halfway down the coast between Hanoi and Saigon. It was once an important commercial port and textiles center, but today caters to tourists who come here to buy custom tailored clothing for less than the price of a cup of coffee back home. Dozens of tailor shops line the narrow streets and alleyways of the Hoi An, interspersed with sidewalk cafes, open air restaurants, antique shops and art galleries.  At night, Hoi An transforms into a kaleidoscope of color as Chinese lanterns light up the shops and restaurants.

Mother and Son Cleaning a Boat Selling Vegetables at the Market Colorful Lanterns in Hoi An Woman Processing Fish Fishermen Mending Their Nets at Sunset Strange Fruit (Tastes Like Kiwi Fruit) Hoi An River at Sunset Buffalo Working the Rice Fields