Abstract
This study aims to clarify the formulation process and structural features of historic conservation system of Hoi An ancient town in Viet Nam. The conservation work began after the Vietnam War, and its process can be classified into 4 phases in accordance with the enactment and implementation of policies. Through reviewing the process, we found that the following features have played important roles. 1) a conservation fund created by revenues of tourist ticket. 2) the regeneration of state-owned buildings has played leading roles for the conservation. 3) professional organizations are responsible for both tangible and intangible cultural heritage conservation.
