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Hoi An
Hoi An is a UNESCO-listed former trading port on Vietnam's central coast, famed for its lantern-lit Ancient Town, well-preserved 15th-19th century merchant houses, and a laid-back mix of tailoring shops, riverside cafés, and nearby beaches.
Day Trips from Hoi An (Da Nang · Hue)
Top attractions
attraction Hoi An Art Gallery: Travel Guide
Hoi An Art Gallery, on Nguyễn Thái Học in the heart of Hoi An's Old Town, is a small, quiet gallery of Vietnamese contemporary paintings that most visitors walking the riverside lantern route never notice.
attraction Japanese Bridge: Hoi An Travel Guide
The Japanese Bridge (Chùa Cầu) is Hoi An's iconic 18th-century covered wooden bridge spanning a small canal off Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai Street in the heart of the Ancient Town.
attraction Quan Cong Temple: Hoi An Travel Guide (4.4★)
Quan Cong Temple is a small 17th-century Chinese temple on Trần Phú Street in Hoi An's Old Town, dedicated to the revered general Quan Cong. 4.4★ (211 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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Frequently asked questions about Hoi An
How do I get to Hoi An?
Hoi An has no airport or train station of its own, so travelers fly into Da Nang International Airport (DAD) or arrive by train at Da Nang Station, then continue by taxi, private car, or bus for the final ~30km (roughly ~45 minutes to Hoi An).
How many days should I spend in Hoi An?
~2-3 days is enough to cover the Ancient Town's heritage sites, tailor shops, and a nearby beach, while 4+ days allow time for cooking classes, countryside cycling, and day trips to My Son or the Cham Islands.
What is Hoi An known for?
Hoi An is a UNESCO-listed former trading port on Vietnam's central coast, famed for its lantern-lit Ancient Town, well-preserved 15th-19th century merchant houses, and a laid-back mix of tailoring shops, riverside cafés, and nearby beaches.