Buzz
On Hoang Van Thu Street, Hoi An boasts a weathered moss-covered wall resembling a watercolor painting, attracting numerous tourists daily.
Deciphering the Enigma of Hoi An's Most Photographed Wall
In Hoi An, on Hoang Van Thu Street, at the junction with Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, leading straight to the Hoai River bank, tourists, photographers, and many young couples preparing for weddings... often pause at a roughly 20-meter-long wall, admiring, praising, capturing moments, or earnestly creating.
The wall is located on Hoang Van Thu Street, but it actually belongs to the house on Nguyen Thai Hoc Street. Many locals living nearby reveal that this is the ancestral home of a family spanning 3-4 generations in Hoi An. Despite several renovations, whether intentionally or unintentionally, the wall has been left untouched by the owners. Now, it's more famous than its owners, existing naturally and bringing luck to those who frequent the area. The small door, often adorned with hinges, a focal point of the entire wall, surrounds a historic well. This well used to serve the residents of the neighborhood.
It's not an overstatement to say that this is the most photographed wall in Hoi An, a 'legendary wall,' where the past leaves its mark and represents the ancient town's style. Despite enduring the harsh Central Vietnamese weather, scorching sun, relentless rain, and devastating floods... the wall exudes strength, grandeur, and an ethereal charm resembling a watercolor painting, unparalleled anywhere else.
Exploring Hoi An's Charm Through Its Most Photographed Wall
The beauty of the wall comes alive when intertwined with the surrounding life, a bustling marketplace, street vendors selling bread and lotus seed sweet soup, and souvenir shops where owners welcome photography enthusiasts without pressuring them to make purchases.
The vitality of the wall is truly felt when experiencing Hoi An tourism with profound appreciation. Many cherish the unchanged essence of this place, a sanctuary for like-minded souls to reunite and relive memories, whether they are locals or occasional visitors to the ancient town.
Location of the 'legendary wall' on the Hoi An map:
As Per Ngôi sao
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Reference: Travel Guide by Mytour
MytourFebruary 29th, 2016
