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Old towns

Old towns in Vietnam. Places tagged for it include Hanoi, Hoi An, and Hue. Sights include Japanese Covered Bridge and Tan Ky House.

Attractions

Japanese Covered Bridge
Hoi An
The short covered bridge at the west end of the old town, with a small temple attached.
Tan Ky House
Hoi An
An old merchant house that shows how these shophouses were built and lived in.

Festivals

Hoi An lantern night
The monthly lantern nights fill the old town. They are crowded and pretty. Confirm the date on arrival, and do not plan museum time if the river is up.

Places

Hanoi

Hanoi

Hanoi is Vietnam’s capital and the usual start of a northern trip.

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Hoi An

Hoi An

Hoi An is a preserved trading port of wooden shophouses, a Japanese covered bridge, and a river that floods…

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Hue

Hue

Hue was the imperial capital.

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