Strings of glowing lanterns above a street in Hoi An at night
Central Vietnam · Ancient Charm

Hoi An

A lantern-lit old trading port of yellow merchant houses, riverside cafes and some of Vietnam's best food.

Why visit Hoi An

Hoi An was one of Southeast Asia's great trading ports, and its old town has barely changed since: narrow streets of mustard-yellow merchant houses, Chinese assembly halls, and a small covered bridge built by Japanese traders centuries ago. The whole old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and largely closed to cars.

After dark, silk lanterns light the streets and the river. By day there are cooking classes to join, tailors who can make clothes in a day or two, vegetable villages and coconut-palm waterways to explore by bicycle and basket boat, and a beach ten minutes away.

Highlights

  • Ancient town

    Wander the lantern-lit streets and the Japanese Covered Bridge.

  • Cooking class

    Shop at the market, then learn local dishes like cao lau.

  • Tra Que village

    Cycle to a farming village and work the herb gardens.

  • Basket boats

    Spin through the water-coconut palms of Cam Thanh.

  • My Son Sanctuary

    Ruined Cham temples in a jungle valley, an hour inland.

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Tours in Hoi An

  • Colorful lanterns hanging in Hoi An ancient town
    Culture

    4-Day Hoi An Discovery

    Ancient streets, vibrant culture and unforgettable local cuisine.

    Hoi An4 Days

    From US$249

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