Photographer Do Anh Vu has captured the allure of the ancient town of Hoi An as it emerges and disappears into the mist.
Hoi An was recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site in 1999. In 2019, it was among the top 15 best tourist cities in the world as voted by readers of Travel & Leisure, one of the world’s most popular travel magazines.
Last July, the image of this pagoda, built by the Japanese traders in the 17th century, appeared on the homepage of Google, making it the first Vietnamese destination to be honored thus. The national relic appears on VND20,000 bills.
“Because of the coronavirus epidemic, Hoi An these days don’t have a lot of travelers. Even so, on misty days, many photographers flock here, said Vu, who is based in the ancient town.
A giant fishnet is a typical tool used in the estuary of Quang Nam Province’s coastal area. Fishermen fix the net on the river and lower it to catch fish using a truckle.
“Sitting on a small boat passing by the streets and craft villages on the banks of the river is always an experience for visitors to remember,” photographer Vu said.
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