Driving Highway One: Hoi An

by Lisa Spivey, Feb 1, 1995 | Destinations: Vietnam / Hoi An

The Thu Bon River at Hoi An.

The Thu Bon River at Hoi An.

Image © 2000 Lisa Spivey

The Thu Bon River at Hoi An.

A small basket boat on the river at Hoi An.

Small boats on the bank of the Thu Bon River. From the 17th to the 19th centuries Hoi An was among the most active ports in Southeast Asia. Today, fishing boats still go down the Thu Bon River to the South China Sea for their catch.

The day's catch for sale at the Hoi An fish market.

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