The app, developed by Le Quoc Tien, 24, is available on Google Play. — Photo thongtincongnghe

HOI AN (VNS) — A free app known as Hoi An Local Guidebook has been launched for tourists visiting the ancient city.

The app, developed by Le Quoc Tien, 24, is available on Google Play.

Tien said the bilingual application will be useful for tourists in Hoi An, and it's free to download.

He said tourists can explore tourism sites, food, maps, folk performances and their way around the city.

Last month, the city also launched a tourism promotion between May and August.

The UNESCO-recognised world heritage welcomed 1.7 million foreign tourists last year. — VNS