Hoi An

Hoi An

An old port city with deep historical ties to Japan and a World Heritage Site, it attracts tourists from all over the world with its lantern festival and old townscape.

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🏨Recommended Hotels

  • Anantara Hoi An Resort
  • Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai
  • Little Riverside Hoi An
  • Hoi An Odyssey Hotel & Spa

🍜Restaurants & Food

Banh Mi Phuong
$

Anthony Bourdain's favorite banh mi

Morning Glory
$$

Traditional family recipes and cooking classes

Nu Eatery
$$-$$$

Contemporary Vietnamese fusion

Cao Lau Thanh
$

Authentic cao lau noodles (Hoi An specialty)

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💡 Travel Tips

  • Buy an Old Town ticket to enter historic houses and assembly halls
  • Visit early morning or evening to avoid heat and crowds
  • Get custom clothes made - dozens of excellent tailors available
  • Release a lantern on the river during Full Moon Festival
  • An Bang Beach is better than Cua Dai Beach for swimming

📋Quick Info

📅Best Season

February - May (Dry and pleasant)

💰Daily Budget

$35-70/day/day

👥Popular With
PhotographersCulture LoversTailor ShoppersRomantic Travelers
🗓️Recommended Stay

2-3 days

🌐Timezone

UTC+7 (ICT)

💬Local Language

Vietnamese

💱Currency

VND (Vietnamese Dong)

📅Hoi An 3-Day Itinerary

Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing

Ancient Town Discovery
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Morning2-3h
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Japanese Covered Bridge & Ancient Town Walk

💡 Start at the iconic 400-year-old bridge. Purchase Old Town ticket (valid for 5 sites). Visit early before crowds arrive.

☀️
Afternoon2h
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Tan Ky Old House & Assembly Halls

💡 Explore 200-year-old merchant house. Visit Fujian Assembly Hall with beautiful architecture and intricate carvings.

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Evening2h
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Lantern Making Workshop & River Release

💡 Learn to make traditional silk lanterns. Release lanterns on Thu Bon River at sunset. Magical experience, especially during Full Moon.

💡Tips

  • Buy an Old Town ticket to enter historic houses and assembly halls
  • Visit early morning or evening to avoid heat and crowds
  • Get custom clothes made - dozens of excellent tailors available
  • Release a lantern on the river during Full Moon Festival
  • An Bang Beach is better than Cua Dai Beach for swimming
  • Rent a bicycle to explore rice paddies and countryside around town

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