Around Hoi An
Kim Bong Carpentry
 Kim Bong Carpentry |
 Kim Bong Carpentry |
Kim Bong Village, part of Cam Kim Island near Hoi An, is famous for wood carving and ceramics.
The handicraftsmen of Kim Bong inherited their carpentry skills from the North Vietnamese and were influenced by Cham, Chinese and Japanese cultures. This resulted in the creation of theirs own artistic style. Kim Bong handicrafts are found everywhere in the country.
Thanh Ha Pottery
 Thanh Ha Pottery |
 Thanh Ha Pottery |
Thanh Ha Pottery is located in Cam Ha Ward, near Hoi An, is made by techniques inherited from different parts of Quang Nam Province. Thanh Ha is main items are cups, bowls, vases and pots. Made by skilled hands and decorated with attractive colours, the pottery has a durability found nowwhere else.
Phuoc Kieu Bronze Casting
The famous Phuoc Kieu bronze casting of Dien Phuong Village in Dien Ban District, near National Highway 1A, attracts many visitors. The artisans here areate various articles such as bells, gongd, pots, incense burners and typical musical inatruments.
The secret of this form of bronze casting is that the best materials are obtained by mixing different matals with copper at a certain temperature. Articles made of aluminum and temperature. Articles made of aluminum and zinc are also prodecced there.
Chuc Thanh Pagoda
 Chuc Thanh Pagoda |
 Chuc Thanh Pagoda |
Situated Cam Pho Ward, Hoi An City, Chuc Thanh Pagoda is approcimately 2km from the centre of Hoi An City.
Founded Minh Hai, Chuc Thanh Pagoda was well known because it was there that the Thien Chuc Thanh Chapter of the Thien Lam Te religion originated. Pilgrims come to Chuc Thanh Pagoda to worship Tam The Phat, Di Lac, and La Han. It is now manages by Buddhist Priest Thich Tri Nhan.
Phuoc Lam Pagoda
 Phuoc Lam Pagoda |
 Phuoc Lam Pagoda |
Phuoc Lam Pagoda is located in the hamlet 2A, Cam Ha Commune, 2.5km north of centre Hoi An. The Phuoc Lam Pagoda belongs to Lam Te Chuc Thanh Buddhist sect, it was built in ancient Asian architectural style, constructed according to the Chinese character “Mon”. It Consists of three chambers, two learn tos and two bell towers. The Pagoda was restored in 1822 and 1893.
Cua Dai Beach
 Cua Dai Beach |
 Cua Dai Beach |
Cua Dai belongs to Cam An Ward, Hoi An City, about 4km east of the Hoi An center along Highway 608. Formerly, this was the top busy trading port, called Faifo, in South Viet Nam. At present, Cua Dai is the lardest sea tourist zone in Hoi An, with fine white sand duner, emerald water, play with waves, have a sun-bath of rest, of take a poll along the beach while watching the endless waves softly slapping against the shore.
Here, you can enjoy many specialties of Hoi An. It is an unforgettable experience to take seafood served with fresh vegetable from Tra Que and high-quality rice liquor from Phuoc Trach.
Cu Lao Cham (Cham Islands)
 Cham Islands |
 Cham Islands |
The Cu Lao Cham also called Cham Islands, is situated approximately 20km from Hoi An City, in the East Sea. Covering an area of 15km2, this archipelago include seven islands with evocative names: Hon Lao (Hon Ong), the largest and most populous; Hon Kho Me, Hon Kho Con, so called because of their arid soil; Hon Tai having an ear shaped figure; Hon Dai, resembling a wave; Hon La, that of a boat an Hon Mo, the shape of a tobd. Three mountains rise from Cu Lao Cham: Ngoa Long, Bat Long, and Tiem But.
Still, Cu Lao Cham has more to offer. After a 3 hour canoe trip, one may hop over to the famed Well of the Cham people. Situated in a salty water area, this square bottom well, amazingly, provides clear fresh water all year round.
Visitors to this island can enjoy the landscape, food and entertainment, as well as bathing in the fresh and pure environment.
Tra Kieu Citadel
 Tra Kieu Citadel |
 Tra Kieu Citadel |
Ancient capital of the Champa Kingdom (Simhapura Citadel), Tra Kieu is situated 45km southwest of Da Nang in Tra Kieu Village, Duy Son Commune, Unfortunately, Tra Kieu Cotadel, also called Citadel of the Lion, has been heavily damaged by the effects of time. According to the accient bibliosgaphy the Sihapura Citadel was built in the 4th century under the King Bhadravaman. Imposing temple were dedicated to the Spirits. Most of the statues found of this site are now exhibited in Cham Museum (Da nang City). In the 1980’s, the local inhabitants even found a collection of fine jewellery.
Tra Kieu Church
 Tra Kieu Church |
 Tra Kieu Church |
Tra Kieu Church is situated in the old quater of Tra Kieu, 45km south of Da Nang. Is was built in 1722 at one location, and then transferred to its current site in 1865. In 1971, Priest Phero Le Nhu Hao built the present nave according to 17th cmtury European architecture.
Chien Dan Towers
 Chien Dan Towers |
 Chien Dan Towers |
Located in Tam An Commune, about 5km from the Tam Ky City, 60km south of Da Nang City, near the National Higway 1, Chien Dan Tower is a group of three towers built in the 11th or 12th century and dedicated to three deities of the Champa Kingdom: Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. Today, at the site of the displaying Cham objects, including many high quality statues, which are fascinating to visitors and researchers classified Chien Dan Sculptural works in Chanh Lo Style (11th century to early 12th century).
