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Along this street, artists often choose to emerge a coffee stop intertwined with art. Number 60, a French painter married to a quite famous Vietnamese film director, understands the traditional art of Hoi An, thus created a display of tuong masks. Another spot is an art studio. Cafes along Nguyen Thai Hoc street also differ, usually large and tranquil. Restaurants also differ, often serving Western dishes. Tailors also differ, usually affiliated with well-established Hoi An brands for nearly 20 years. Street vendors avoid this street, selling small and noisy items that don't fit. Hence, Nguyen Thai Hoc street is not as bustling as others. The Old Town of Nguyen Thai Hoc is a symbol of successful heritage management - preserving old architectural spaces, controlling the number of people on the street, and generating good profits from heritage.
One evening, strolling down Nguyen Thai Hoc street, the Indian guy who opened a luxurious cashmere scarf store last week now places a plastic chair outside, waiting for customers like any other Hoi An local. Indeed, Hoi An's Old Town has a subtle power. It has 'Hoi An-ized' so many foreigners who come here, whether chefs, artists, or businessmen, all humbly contribute to Hoi An's growth, as if it were inherent...
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References: Travel guide Mytour
MytourJanuary 26, 2017
