Bao Vinh Ancient Town — Attraction in Hue City

Bao Vinh lies some 5km northeast of Hue along the Perfume River. It is a very pictuersque spot that speaks volumes about Vietnam, both its history and its current state of affairs.

Once upon a time, Bao Vinh was a bustling port with a vibrant fishing community. Its rise as a trading port originated from the Chinese merchants’ commerce in this area during the 17th century. They traded much sought-after goods: rice, salt, seafood, and fish sauce. The workmen of Bao Vinh made coffins, inlaid pearl crafts, bricks, tiles and woven handcrafts.

There were 39 century-old houses from this era of prosperity, but only about 15 remain and they are in ruins. When Hue no longer served as the capital of Vietnam, Bao Vinh’s booming commerce slowly declined. Today, there are still traditional craftsmen here, as some of the old craftsmanship has been revived, such as the making of conical hats, incense, carpentry and blacksmiths.

Take a slow walk in this area to get a sense of Vietnam's history, the...

This is just an ordinary residential neighborhood with some old houses still preserved. The style of the houses is somewhat similar to Hoi An, but the street is short, and not many families have kept their original homes, so it’s not a tourist destination with a strong commercial vibe. When visiting here, people should maintain a simple mindset of sightseeing and...

A nice place for some “drive by tourism”.😁 it’s a cool place to see. Really recommend if you have a scooter here that you just drive through, you’ll get some awkward looks as these doesent seem to be visited by many foreigners. But either way it’s a cool place worth seeing. Not sure if there’s anything to stop at here but make sure to respect the locals...