The project, designed by the Central Branch of the Institute of Building Science and Technology, however, is also required to be submitted to the Government for approval.

Hoi An is a well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century.

Over recent years, the town with its buildings and street plan reflecting the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site, has become a very popular tourist destination in Vietnam.

In 1999, it was declared as world cultural heritage site by UNESCO.