• ⟟ Location:

    Central Vietnam

  • ◴ Best Time:

    February-April

  • ೱ Stay:

    4-7 days

  • <-> Da Nang:

    50 min . 30 km

Why Visit Hoi An, Vietnam?

Hoi An is one of Vietnam’s most enchanting destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander through lantern-lit streets, admire its yellow merchant houses, browse tailor shops and stop at riverside cafés. Add incredible local food, nearby beaches and peaceful countryside, and Hoi An becomes much more than a day trip from Da Nang.

Plan Your Trip

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    LANTERN-LIT ANCIENT TOWN

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    UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE

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    TAILORS, CAFÉS & LOCAL LIFE

  • 𓐐𓎩

    HOME OF CAO LẦU NOODLES

My Favourite Things To Do in Hoi An

From floating lanterns along the river to discovering ancient temples and making your own Hoi An lantern, these are four experiences genuinely worth making time for.

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  • Hoi An River Boat & Lantern Release

    Cruise along the river after dark and release a lantern while Hoi An’s Ancient Town glows around you.

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  • My Son Sanctuary Half-Day Tour

    Discover the ancient temples of the Champa Kingdom at this UNESCO World Heritage Site just outside Hoi An.

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  • Hoi An Memories Show

    See Hoi An's history brought to life through an enormous outdoor performance featuring hundreds of performers, music and spectacular staging.

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    • Cao Lầu, Hoi An’s signature noodle dish, can traditionally only be made using water from ancient local wells.
    • Hoi An sits between the Thu Bon River and the South China Sea, allowing visitors to experience both historic streets and beautiful beaches in the same day.
    • The Ancient Town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 due to its exceptionally well-preserved architecture.
    • Hoi An is considered the tailoring capital of Vietnam. Many visitors have custom-made clothing created within 24–48 hours.
    • Every month during the Full Moon Lantern Festival, electric lights are switched off in the Old Town and the streets glow almost entirely by lantern light.
    • The Japanese Covered Bridge has stood in Hoi An for over 400 years and is one of Vietnam’s most iconic landmarks.
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Pair Your Trip With Da Nang

Just 50 minutes from Hoi An, Da Nang offers a completely different experience. Trade lantern-lit streets for golden beaches, luxury resorts, modern cafés, and a vibrant waterfront skyline. Together, Hoi An and Da Nang make the perfect Central Vietnam itinerary.

Discover Da Nang

Don’t Miss Hue!

Just 2.5–3 hours from Hoi An, Hue was once the capital of Vietnam and remains one of the country’s most culturally significant destinations. Explore ancient citadels, royal tombs, riverside temples, and centuries of imperial history.

Visit Hue