Hoi An
Vietnam
Overview
A lantern-lit ancient trading port where centuries of Japanese, Chinese, and European influence created Vietnam's most charming, tailor-filled, food-obsessed small town.
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Explore Hoi An
Ancient Town
A beautifully preserved UNESCO trading port of lantern-lit streets, Chinese temples, Japanese bridges, and French colonial buildings.
My Son
Remains of Hindu temples built between the 4th & 14th centuries, with red brick & ornate carvings.
Where to Stay
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai
A stunning beachfront resort with three infinity pools, a Vietnamese cooking academy, and a spa set among lotus ponds.
Hoi An Chic Hotel
A charming boutique hotel with a pool, rooftop bar, and bikes for exploring, a short ride from the Old Town.
Where to Eat
The Field Restaurant
Vietnamese
A sophisticated farm-to-table restaurant in the Old Town serving refined Vietnamese cuisine using ingredients from its own organic garden.
Banh Mi Phuong
Vietnamese
Anthony Bourdain called this the best banh mi in the world — stuffed with pate, pork, herbs, and chili in a perfectly crisp baguette.
Travel Tips
- Get clothes custom-tailored — Hoi An has hundreds of expert tailors who work in 24 hours
- Try banh mi, cao lau (local noodles), and white rose dumplings
- The full moon lantern festival (14th of each lunar month) is magical
- Rent a bicycle to explore the countryside rice paddies and beaches
- Take a cooking class — Hoi An's food scene is Vietnam's best
- Visit My Son Sanctuary (Cham ruins) as a half-day trip
Getting There & Around
Hoi An is compact and best explored by bicycle or on foot. Taxis and Grab connect to Da Nang airport (30 minutes). Cyclos are scenic but not wheelchair accessible. Boat rides on the Thu Bon River are charming. Electric vehicles shuttle through the Old Town. Da Nang has the nearest train station.
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