Vietnam: The temple altar within the Japanese Covered Bridge, Hoi An. The Japanese Covered Bridge is a symbol of Hoi An and of its rich mercantile past. The bridge was built in 1593 by the Japanese trading community to link them with the Chinese quarter further to the east. The small but historic town of Hoi An is located on the Thu Bon River 30km (18 miles) south of Danang. During the time of the Nguyen Lords (1558 - 1777) and even under the first Nguyen Emperors, Hoi An - then known as Faifo - was an important port, visited regularly by shipping from Europe and all over the East.

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