Bikers and noisy motorbikes weaving in and out of cars and buses might be the image that comes to mind when you think of Vietnam, and this might be true in larger cities like Hanoi. But head just south of Danang on the central coast and you’ll find the Vietnam of yore at the coastal community of Hoi An. This colonial city was the country’s major port from the 16th to 18th century and is heavily influenced by the Japanese and Chinese traders who made their way to town. To celebrate its 10th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city is shutting down its Old Town streets to motor vehicles for most of the workday Monday through Saturday (except Tuesday and Thursday) and for two-and-a-half hours every evening but Sunday. Stay at the 94-room Life Heritage Resort Hoi An located on a quiet stretch of the Thu Bon River and within easy walking distance of Old Town. Then check out some of the 800-plus historical buildings, the signature Japanese Bridge, and arguably the best food market in Vietnam.