History & Culture

Hoi An's Old Town survived intact through periods that reshaped much of the surrounding region, from French colonial rule to the twentieth-century conflicts that affected central Vietnam. This section traces that history in context, and looks at how it connects to the town people live in today — its craftspeople, its Old Town residents, and the ways tourism has changed daily life since Hoi An's UNESCO listing. Historical topics here are handled with sourcing and care, distinguishing documented fact from local memory and interpretation.