Hoi An
Vietnam · Central Coast · 7 m
Description
Hoi An (Hội An) is a picturesque historic trading town in Central Vietnam and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town is renowned for its remarkably well-preserved Old Town, with traditional merchant houses, Chinese temples and assembly halls, the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, and countless colorful lanterns. Hoi An blends Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, and European influences with traditional handicrafts, numerous tailor shops, and outstanding regional cuisine. Its atmospheric setting along the Thu Bon River and proximity to beautiful beaches make Hoi An one of Vietnam’s most charming destinations.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 7 days (optimal 4 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: April – June
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- Feb
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- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Hoi An Ancient Town
- Japanese Covered Bridge
- Hoi An lantern-lit old town & Hoai River
- Hoi An Night Market
- Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge(Day trip)
- My Son Sanctuary(Day trip)
- Hoi An tailor shops & custom clothing
- An Bang Beach
- Cam Thanh Coconut Village & basket boat tour
- Hoi An traditional merchant houses
- Fujian Assembly Hall
- Cantonese Assembly Hall
- Old House of Tan Ky
- Old House of Phung Hung
- Quan Thang Ancient House
- Quan Cong Temple
- Chuc Thanh Pagoda
- Hoi An Museum of History and Culture
- Museum of Trade Ceramics
- Hoi An Central Market
- Hoi An street food
- Hoai River boat ride
- Hoi An Lantern Festival (monthly full moon)
- Tra Que Vegetable Village
- Cycling through Hoi An's rice fields & villages
- Cam Kim Island cycling
- Kim Bong Carpentry Village
- Thanh Ha Pottery Village
- An Bang Beach seafood
- Cua Dai Beach
- Thu Bon River boat tour
- Bay Mau nipa palm forest
- Cham Islands(Day trip)
- Cham Islands snorkeling(Day trip)
- Cham Islands diving(Day trip)
- Marble Mountains(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- DAD
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry