Hoi An Ancient Town Hoi An Ancient Town Hoi An Ancient Town
Central Vietnam

Hoi An Ancient Town

Published on May 28, 2026

Overview

Hoi An Ancient Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site blending Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese and European architecture.

What to Do

  • Stroll the Old Town at night lit by thousands of silk lanterns
  • Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, symbol of Hoi An
  • Get clothes tailored in 24 hours at one of hundreds of skilled shops
  • Take a cooking class learning Cao Lau and White Rose dumplings
  • Rent a bike to An Bang and Cua Dai beaches

Best Time to Visit

February to April — dry, mild weather. Lantern Festival on the 14th of each lunar month.

Getting There

Fly into Da Nang (30 km) then taxi or bus.