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Hoi An
Vietnam
Hoi An (Vietnamese: Hội An) is a beautiful city in Vietnam about 30 km to the south of Da Nang. The Old Town of Hoi An is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Prioritize visiting the Thanh Ha pottery village to see 500-year-old manual production methods in practice, and tour the Silk Village to explore Champa-inspired silk processes; these sites offer a more immersive look at regional heritage than the central museums.
Follow locals to street food stalls—such as those frying banana fritters—where high turnover ensures the food is prepared fresh on the spot, avoiding the pre-made items that often sit out all day in the tourist center.
Book a homestay or villa slightly outside the immediate Old Town for a quieter atmosphere; many provide free bicycles for easy commuting, though renting a motorbike is also a highly recommended and efficient way to explore the surrounding countryside.
When visiting the Japanese Covered Bridge, ensure you have your entry coupon ready as required for access; if you wish to show respect at this historic site, leave a small offering at the dog or pig statues guarding the bridge ends.
Avoid establishments in the center that push for drink orders or provide small portions, and instead seek out hidden alleyway restaurants like Phở Tùng or Ba Dam, where staff are known for their personalized guidance on enjoying local specialties.
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Best time to go
Best window: February
June, July, August, September, October, November and December are the months to avoid — punishing heat and very heavy rain. The window below is when it is genuinely pleasant.
Rated from ten years of daily temperature and rainfall recorded at this destination, via Open-Meteo's ERA5 reanalysis. Hover a month for its real numbers.
Getting around
By shuttle bus
Go E-buses are the taxis for the center. Their prices are pinned against the front window and they can be reserved via or just stop one. They are a convenient way to get around if walking is not an option.
On foot
The centre of Hoi An is very small and pedestrian-friendly, so you will be walking around most of the time. Motorbikes are banned from the centre of town during certain times of day (08:00 to 11:00, 13:30 to 16:30), but you should keep an eye out for…
By taxi
Motorbike taxis or Grab, of course, are always also an option especially if you are on your own.
By bicycle
Pedal bicycles can be rented quickly and easily for as low as 20,000 dong per day, and is one of the best ways to get around town. If you are not staying directly in Old Town, this is an outstanding option for traveling back and forth and to the beach.
By motorbike
Traffic in Hoi An is minimal, so if you've been avoiding getting on a bike in the big cities, Hoi An and the surrounding countryside like is ideal to get used to the road rules. There are plenty of places in Hoi An offering motorbike rentals.
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What to see
Japanese Covered Bridge
At the west end of Tran Phu St
The bridge was constructed in the early 1600s by the Japanese community, roughly 40 years before they left the city to return to Japan under the strict policy of sakoku enforced by the Tokugawa Shogunate, and renovated in 1986.
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Thanh Ha pottery village
Formed in the sixteenth century, Thanh Ha Pottery Village is one of the oldest pottery villages in Vietnam. This village is located right on the banks of Thu Bon River, about 3 km from Hoi An ancient town.
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Museum of Sa Huynh Culture
149 Bach Dang St
The museum's main collection consists of pottery and urns from the 1st and 2nd centuries. Upstairs is another museum, the Museum of the Revolution.
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Museum of Hoi An History and Culture
7 Nguyen Hue St
The museum contains some old black and white photos of Hoi An taken in the early 20th century. It also houses an old cannon, some two-thousand year old pots from the Sa Huynh period, and a case full of 9th-century bricks and tiles from the…
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Quan Cong Temple
near corner of Tran Phu and Tran Quy Cap
Founded in the 15th century, this temple is dedicated to Quan Cong, a Chinese general who is remembered and worshipped for his qualities of loyalty, integrity and justice. Statues of him and several others are inside the temple.
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Museum of Folk Culture
33 Nguyen Thai Hoc St
Some may be put off by the bizarre-looking plaster sculptures of Vietnamese peasants, but this museum documents the dress and culture of rural Vietnam.
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What to do
Hoi An Silk Village
28 Nguyen Tat Thanh St
Revived 300-year-old Champa silk traditions. Half day tours encompassing the entire silk process, from silkworms to dressmaking. Showroom in a converted Quang Nam-style house with 100 different ao dai, representing all of the 54 different…
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What to eat
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Morning Glory (Original)
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
Chef Trinh Diem Vy's flagship restaurant in the old town, known for its cao lau, Hoi An's signature noodle dish.
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Thiên Bảo Quán
on the outskirts of the center, 600 m north of the former public bus station· Free
Serves the probably most inexpensive Bánh Xèo in all Vietnam, and is very authentic in addition. It actually seems to be vegan, but they also serve meat sticks if you are looking for additional taste.
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Central Market
19 Trần Phú
Has a food court with several stands serving Hoi An specialities and typical Vietnamese food like pho, and spring rolls. It has a few stands catering to tourists with English-speaking staff and menus, and stands catering mostly to…
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Banana fritters stall
just east of the morning market
Delicious banana fritters in dough. They squish the banana, then dip it into liquid dough and finally fry it. Freshly made, and not lying around the whole day like you often see in the center — many locals stop by with the motorbike, so…
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Phở Tùng
51/7 Phan Chu Trinh Thị Xã
They serve super nice Pho Bo, for many who may not know how to eat their side dish vegetable, the boss can teach you how to blend with the sauce prepared for it. The owners are super lovely.
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Cao lầu Không Gian Xanh
687 Hai Bà Trưng
They serve Cao lầu, Hoành Thánh Mỳ (Wonton), Bánh Bao Bánh Vạc (White Rose) and Cơm Gà. However, the portion size can be disappointing and they are very pushy about ordering drinks.
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Ba Dam Vegetarian Restaurant
71 Phan Chu Trinh
Great vegan Vietnamese food selection, there are so many options to choose from. The vegetarian Pho is amazing. Family restaurant hidden in an alley. Very friendly staff.
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Where to stay
Hoang Trinh Hotel
corner Tran Hung Dao St opposite Confucius Temple
Average value hot. Great hotel in good location and scenic setting. Well furnished en suite rooms with cable TV with excellent reception, air-con, ceiling fan, fridge, Wi-Fi and balcony restaurant with an impressive view.
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Betel Garden Homestay
161 Tran Nhan Tong St
A bit out of the city centre and a beautifully landscaped garden with several species of areca and betel trees, complete with songbirds and fish in small ponds.
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Hoi An Pho Library Hotel
5 min walk from Old Town
A beautiful small hotel with modern marble baths and the added bonus of in-room Wi-Fi. The deluxe rooms even have computers. The room service menu is packed full of local delicacies and the hotel features the only rooftop swimming pool in…
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Nhi Nhi Hotel
about 10 min walk from the Old Quarter, near the Bridge Pagoda
Affordable, nice rooms and swimming pool. Near a local market but a bit far from tourist sites. Bargain to get good price. Normally price doesn't include breakfast.
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Quynh Long Villa
28 Nguyễn Công Trứ, Phường Minh An
Very nice family run hotel with swimming pool 5 minutes walking from the center but in a quiet area even at night. Large and well furnished rooms with terrace, comfy beds, air-con, fan, Wi-Fi. Breakfast on request for 50.000 dong.
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Melody Boutique Villa
in the northwest corner of town, about 15 min on bicycle to Hoi An center
4-bed dorms (though no curtains), clean sheets, swimming pool, free bicycles, and Wi-Fi of course. Flood-safe. Many inexpensive eateries and markets around.
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