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Hoi An is best known for its Old Town, but the places that shape it extend well beyond the lantern-lit streets. This section covers the UNESCO-listed Old Town itself, the coastline it grew from, the Champa ruins of My Son an hour inland, and the craft villages that have supplied the town with pottery, carpentry, and produce for centuries. Each guide explains not just what a place looks like, but why it exists where it does and how it connects to Hoi An's identity as a trading port shaped by Cham, Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese influence. Use this section to understand the geography of Hoi An before deciding what to prioritize.