Discover Hoi An, a small town nestled at the estuary of the Thu Bon River, whose waters have long served as the chief source of livelihood for its residents. Between the fifteenth and nineteenth centuries the settlement flourished as one of Southeast Asia's busiest trading ports, drawing Japanese, Chinese, Dutch and Indian merchants whose influence remains legible in its shophouses, clan assembly halls and the celebrated Japanese Covered Bridge. Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999 as an exceptionally well-preserved trading port, the town today is defined by low tiled roofs, silk lanterns and pedestrian lanes. This documentary explores the historic charm and cultural heritage of this beloved Vietnamese destination.
