Kazik Park is a small public park and special attraction in Hoi An Old Town. It’s built to pay homage to Kazimierz Kwiatkowski, a Polish architect and conservationist. He had amazing contributions in restoration of cultural heritages in Vietnam, especially My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An Ancient Town. Later, both of them became Unesco world heritage sites. Now, let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company provide all the information that you need to know about Kazik Park.
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Must Knows about Kazik Park (Hoi An)
– Location/address: 138 Tran Phu St, Minh An ward, Hoi An city, Vietnam
– Other name(s): Memory Statue of Kazimierz Kwiatkowski, Kazimierz Kwiatkowski Bust, Cong Vien Kazik
– Opening hours: 24hrs a day, 7 days a week
– Ticket price: free
– Reason(s) to visit: an iconic landmark of Da Nang, near Dragon Bridge and Love Bridge
– Best time to visit: anytime
– Time to spend: 15-30 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/kazik-park-hoi-an
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: no
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Fact:
Kazik Park (Hoi An) on Map
Better to Know about Kazik (Kazimierz Kwiatkowski)
Kazimierz Kwiatkowski Life Events
Kazimierz Kwiatkowski (man) was borned on 2nd July 1944 in Poland. He was the only child in his family, and his parents are farmers.
At age of 15, he studied at the boarding school at Zamosc, Poland and graduated in 1963. After that, he studied architecture at Krakow Polytechnic University, and then graduated in 1969.
From 1972 to 1974, he worked as a designer at the branch of PP PKZ, a state-owned company founded in 1950 and specialized in complex restoration of architectural monuments and handicraft. Until November 1979, he worked at another place, and then returned to the PP PKZ.
In 1981, Kazimierz Kwiatkowski was assigned to lead the monuments restoration mission in Vietnam after this country was badly damaged by the wars. He was the only expert in his team.
On 19th March 1997, Kazimierz Kwiatkowski passed away at a hotel in Hue city, due to heart attack, while participating in restoration of The Mieu Temple within the Imperial City of Hue. His remains were later transferred to home country, Poland.
Kazimierz Kwiatkowski with My Son
In 1982, Kazimierz Kwiatkowski came to My Son Sanctuary. Previously, the landmine was cleared in this place, and the path leading from the closest village was also opened, as requested by the Vietnamese government. Instead of staying in the hotel in the city, he chose to stay in a cottage near the temples of My Son. Here, firstly he and the team removed invasive plants at standing buildings, and ‘clean up’ them before doing any restorations. The original (surviving) structures were kept as much as possible. Every detail of towers, and sculptures were recorded carefully and drawn.
In 1994, Kazimierz Kwiatkowski restored D1, D2 houses and used them to preserve/exhibit stone sculptures at My Son Sanctuary. These exhibitions are still in use today.
In 1991, after the fall of communism in Eastern European countries, financial resource for archaeological and restoration activities at My Son Sanctuary were determined. To continue them, he called for creation of funds. One of sponsors at that time was the Association of Friends of Cham Culture in Germany.
On 4th December 1999, My Son Sanctuary became a Unesco world heritage site. This event was the turning point in the history of the site itself. After that, it’s known better by both locals and foreigners. My Son now is one of the most visited attractions in the area.
In the near future, a memorial statue of Kazimierz Kwiatkowski will be built in My Son Sanctuary, to commemorate his merits, the same as Hoi An.
Not only My Son Sanctuary, Kazimierz Kwiatkowski and his team also participated in restoration at many other Cham towers/temples in Vietnam, such as Ponagar Temple at Nha Trang.
Kazimierz Kwiatkowski with Hoi An
In July 1982, Kazimierz Kwiatkowski and his interpreter visited Hoi An for the first time. According to them, they went on a beach holiday. During the trip, he was warmly welcomed by Hoi An leaders, and had a walk through Hoi An’s old town. Here, he fell in love this ‘unchanged’ town. After that, he used his days off in My Son Sanctuary, to go to Hoi An, to draw its ancient monuments and houses without a pay. From late 1982 to 1984, Kazimierz Kwiatkowski and two Vietnamese experts from the Central Restoration of Monuments of Vietnam, had the drawing for all of them as well as maps about the entire town. In 1985, thanks to his team’s documents, the Hoi An Ancient Town was recognized to be Vietnam’s national monument. Right after that, the first ever international meeting about it took place, attracting more than 200 historians, scholars, and scientists.
Kazimierz Kwiatkowski was one of persons who paved the way to make the Hoi An Ancient Town ‘recognized’ and ‘protected’ by law. In 1999, this place became a Unesco world heritage site, at the same time with My Son Sanctuary where he spent many years to save amazing Cham towers.
Legacy of Kazimierz Kwiatkowski in Hoi An
There is one statue of Kazimierz Kwiatkowski constructed in the heart of Hoi An Ancient Town in 2007, to commemorate his day of death (the 10th). In near future, memorial statue and monument will be constructed in My Son Sanctuary as well.
Memory Statue of Kazimierz Kwiatkowski in Hoi An Old Town
The Memory Statue of Kazimierz Kwiatkowski and the surrounding park were built on 31st December 2007, 10 years after he passed away. It’s a stone bust with a height of 2,2 meters, and a width of 1,9 meters. The piece of stone originates from Thanh Hoa province, in northern central Vietnam, and was carved by artisans of Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village.
On every 18th March, Hoi An city leaders and people commemorate Kazimierz Kwiatkowski at Kazik Park. This commemoration occurs one day before his day of death (19th March), according to Vietnamese traditional culture. Both locals and tourists can attend if visit Hoi An on the day.
In the Kazik Park, there is a fresh-water well which is still in use. It’s one of 80 old wells in the Hoi An Ancient Town world heritage area. Visitors can see another well at the entrance of the Hoi An Central Market, or Ba Le Well.
In the traditional Full Moon Lantern Festival, at Kazik Park, visitors can play a Vietnamese folk game of breaking pots. In which, the player will be blindfolded and hold a stick. To win, he or she needs to use that stick to break hanging clay pots. As they can not see anything, other people will tell him/her how to walk to pots. See more information & details
The toilet at the Kazik Park is free to use, but visitors will drop a small amount of money in the box, to ‘pay’ for those who clean up. It’s needed to take your shoes off, and wear a sandal to go inside.
In the future, a statue of Kazimierz Kwiatkowski will be built at My Son Sanctuary.
Tips to Visit Kazik Park in Hoi An
– It’s free to visit Kazik Park in Hoi An Old Town. To buy entry ticket for Hoi An Ancient Town, visitors just need a short walk to see a ticket booth (near Japanese Bridge or Ba Mu Temple). The price is 120,000 VND for adult and children above 15 years ago. See more information & details
– No dress code regulation is required to visitors at Kazik Park.
– Vietnamese traditional costume ao dai dress is highly recommended. Any garment made of see-through material is not respectful.
– In the dry season, from February to the end of August, visitors should bring sun cream, hat/cap/umbrella, sun glasses, and bottles of water to drink. If don’t have, it’s easy to buy at shops near the Kazik Park.
– In the rainy season, from September to January, visitors should bring rain poncho/jacket or umbrella, sandals or waterproof shoes. Don’t forget to check the weather forecast usually when traveling during this period.
– From October to December, the town may be flooded, so visitors need to keep updating the weather before going to Hoi An.
– The best way to visit the Hoi An Old Town is walking, so make sure that you have good/comfortable shoes or sandals.
– Smartphone or camera is needed for taking pictures. For more experiences, visitors can consider renting Vietnamese traditional costume (for example, ao dai long dress for ladies) or even booking a private photographer (contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) if you need).
– Don’t forget bringing cash to pay for entry fee tickets and small things because many places in Vietnam don’t accept payment by cards.
– It’s better to visit Kazik Park with a local guide. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) if you need a professional guide in Hoi An.
How to Get to Kazik Park in Hoi An
Kazik Park is at 138 Tran Phu St, Minh An ward, Hoi An, Vietnam. It lies within the Hoi An Ancient Town world heritage site area.
From Hoi An, visitors can go to Kazik Park by walking, bicycle, motorcycle, taxi/car, electric bus, shuttle bus of the hotel/resort, cyclo, bus/minivan. This building is in the pedestrian zone during many hours of the day (9-11:30 am, 3 to 9:30 pm), so it’s still needed to have a short walk if don’t cycle. The nearest place to drop off or park is in Phap Bao Pagoda. The parking fee is 5,000-10,000 VND/bike/time. From here, follow Hai Ba Trung ST, turn left and the store is on the left hand side. If go by a car, visitors can reach Hoi An Museum or Song Hoai Square and then walk from there.
From Da Nang, the distance to the Kazik Park in Hoi An is some 30 kilometers, to the south. Visitors often choose a car or ride the motorbike by themselves. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/zalo/line) to book a private roundtrip transfer by car.
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes transfers to Hoi An and Da Nang. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Itinerary to Visit Hoi An Old Town for First Timer
First of all, to enter and visit the Hoi An Old Town (the part inscribed by Unesco), visitors need to buy an entry ticket. Its price is 120,000 VND per adult and children above 15 years old and free of charge for smaller kids. Entry to 5 attractions is also included for free. See more information & details
If possible, first time visitors should go with a local guide, to know better about history and culture. Contact us by +84968009827 (call/whatsapp) to book a private English-speaking guide.
We suggest this itinerary for first timers:
Total distance: 1,65 kilometers
– Starting point: the Japanese style gate (the west end of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street). A model of the Red Seal Ship (Japanese merchant’s ship) and a ticket office are in a close distance.
– Walk along Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street. On this road, visitors will have the chance to sightsee Cam Pho Communal House (ticket required), Japanese Culture Gallery (ticket required), Phung Hung Old House (one of the best heritage houses, ticket required), Nguyen Tuong Family Chapel (in the alleyway, ticket required).
– Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the symbol of Hoi An. This place definitely is a must see attraction.
– Walk along Tran Phu Street, the most beautiful road in Hoi An, until Hoi An Central Market. On this road, visitors will have the chance to sightsee so many historical attractions. From the bridge to the market, there are Cantonese Assembly Hall (ticket required), Museum of Sa Huynh Culture (ticket required), Duc An Old House (ticket required), Kazik Park (free), Quan Thang Old House (ticket required), Museum of Trade Ceramics (ticket required), Trung Hoa Assembly Hall (ticket required), Fujian Assembly Hall (ticket required), Quan Cong Temple (ticket required), Quan Am Pagoda (ticket required), Hoi An Central Market (free to enter), a couple of rooftop coffee shops, Instagrammable spots, shophouses selling lanterns, food, souvenirs and fashion items.
– Walk southwards and along Tieu La Street (east side of Hoi An Central Market). On this road, there are many vendors and stalls selling a diversity of local products, giving a good chance to know about local life and photograph.
– Walk westwards and along Bach Dang Street (the riverside street). On this road, visitors will see Hoi An Traditional Performance House (ticket required if want to watch shows) and Museum of Folklore (ticket required).
– Turn into Le Loi Street and then turn left, walking along Nguyen Thai Hoc Street. On this road, visitors will see Tan Ky Old House (one of the best heritage houses, ticket required) and Diep Dong Nguyen Old House (not yet opened to visitors, see from outside).
– The ending point: the crossroad near the north end of An Hoi Bridge or the west end of Nguyen Thai Hoc Street. In the evening, from here, visitors can walk cross the bridge and then turn right to see the entrance of the Hoi An Night Market, the biggest night market in Hoi An.
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Guided Tours to Hoi An Ancient Town Vietnam
From Hoi An
– Hoi An Old Town Walking Tour – 2 Hour Express Tour with Local
– Hoi An Half Day Walking Tour: Heritage Sites, Crafts & Show
– Hoi An Early Morning Walking Tour with Local Pho & Coffee
– Hoi An Afternoon Walking Tour + Thu Bon River Sunset Cruise
– Hoi An Night Tour from Hoi An: Lantern Boat, Markets & Food
– Hoi An Walking Tour with Sightseeing & Cooking Class
– Hoi An Late Afternoon Walking Tour with Local Food Tastings
– Hoi An Walking Tour with Thanh Ha Pottery Village by Boat
– Hoi An Instagram Tour: Best Photo Spots & Rooftop Café
– Hoi An Old Town Food Tour with Night Boat Ride
– Hoi An Old Town Private Walking Tour with Local Expert (4 hours duration from departure time)
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours in Hoi An and Da Nang. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
From Da Nang
– Hoi An Half Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Highlights Tour
– Marble Mountain, Lady Buddha & Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang with Chinese Speaking Guide
– My Son Sanctuary & Hoi An Tour from Da Nang
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Tour & Hoi An Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Tour from Da Nang Cruise Port
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Tour from Chan May Cruise Port
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours in Hoi An and Da Nang. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Places to Visit near Kazik Park in Hoi An
– Bridges: Japanese Covered Bridge (Pagoda Bridge), Moonlight Bridge, An Hoi Bridge (Bridge of Lights), Cam Nam Bridge, Cam Kim Metal Bridge
– Museums: Museum of Sa Huynh Culture, Museum of Sa Folklore, Museum of Trade Ceramics, Museum of Traditional Medicine, Hoi An Museum of History & Culture, Japanese Culture Gallery, Black Sesame Soup Demonstration
– Chinese assembly halls: Cantonese Assembly Hall, Fujian Assembly Hall, Trung Hoa Assembly Hall, Hainan Assembly Hall, Teochew Assembly Hall
– Heritage houses: Tan Ky Old House, Phung Hung Old House, Duc An Old House, Quan Thang Ancient House, Diep Dong Nguyen House, Thai Phien Ancient House
– Temples & pagodas: Quan Cong Temple (Ong Pagoda), Ba Mu Temple, Phap Bao Pagoda, Quan Am Pagoda, Hoi An Confucius Temple, Cao Dai Temple of Hoi An, Hoi An Ancestral Temple, Cam Pho Confucius Temple, Minh Huong Confucius Temple, Vien Giac Pagoda, Hy Hoa Temple
– Family chapels: Tran Family Chapel, Nguyen Tuong Family Chapel
– Communal houses: Cam Pho Communal House, Hoi An Communal House, Minh Huong Communal House, Tu Le Communal House, Xuan Lam Communal House, Son Phong Communal House
– Markets: Hoi An Central Market, Hoi An Cloth/Fabric Market, Hoi An Night Market (Nguyen Hoang Night Market), Cam Pho Market
– Theatres: Hoi An Traditional Art Performance House, Hoi An Lune Center for Performing Arts (now where Teh Dar Show takes place), Hoi An Memories Land Theme Park (now where Hoi An Memories Show takes place)
– Famous streets: Tran Phu Street, Phan Chu Trinh Street, Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Bach Dang Street/Wharf, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Cong Nu Ngoc Hoa Street, Phan Boi Chau Street (Hoi An French Quarter), Hoi An Lantern Streets
– Other points of interest: Red Seal Ship Model, Hoi An Evanlegical Church, Thong Dang Prison & Park, Kazik Park (Memory Statue of Kazimierz Kwiatkowski), Hoai River (Hoi An River), Song Hoai Square, An Hoi Sculpture Park, Hoi An Catholic Church, Hoi An Prison, Hoi An Central Park, Ba Le Well, Hoi An Book Street, Hoi An Lantern Park, An Hoi Island, Cam Nam Island, Thu Bon River, Da Ken Tree
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