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Hoi An Ancient Town

French: Vieille ville de Hoi An
The Hoi An Ancient Town is a World Heritage site in Viet Nam defined by the UNESCO in 1999 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 569 (580, 365, 72) in our monthly survey..

"Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site."
Copyright © 1992 2014 UNESCO/World Heritage Centre. All rights reserved."

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