Travel Guide

Hoi An

Vietnam

Best time to go: February–May

Sights

Old Town – A well-preserved trading port with yellow houses, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Japanese Covered Bridge – The town's 17th-century emblem.
Lanterns on the river – Silk lanterns glow everywhere at night, and paper lights float on the Thu Bon river.
Assembly halls – Ornate halls of the Chinese merchant communities, such as the Fujian hall.
Tailors – Made-to-measure clothes within days – order early in your stay.
An Bang Beach – A relaxed beach, reachable by bike through rice fields.

Cao Lau – Thick noodles with pork and herbs – found only here.
Banh Mi – Hoi An is considered one of the best towns for the baguette sandwich.
White Rose – Delicate rice-paper dumplings with shrimp, shaped like roses.
Cooking class – With a market visit and a boat ride to a countryside cooking school.

My Son – Ruined Cham temples in the jungle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Marble Mountains – Limestone hills with caves and pagodas between Hoi An and Da Nang.
Hai Van Pass – A scenic road over the coastal mountains – popular by motorbike.

When to go: February–May
Getting around: The nearest airport is Da Nang, about 30 km away; explore the old town on foot or by bike.
Tipping: Service is usually included – rounding up is a nice gesture.
Power: Plug type A/C, 220 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.
Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND)

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General tips without guarantee – please check opening times and prices locally.