Hoi An

Hoi An's old trading town glows with lanterns along the river. Cycle through vegetable gardens to the beach, take a cooking class, and eat very well for very little.

Places we love here

• Nature

  An Bang beach

  A beach about 15 minutes by bicycle, lined with seafood restaurants.

• Nature

  Cam Thanh coconut forest

  Water coconut palms explored in round basket boats.

• Food

  Cao lầu and bánh mì crawl

  Hoi An's signature noodles and famous bánh mì from market stalls and small shops.

• Culture

  Hoi An Ancient Town

  Merchant houses, assembly halls and the covered bridge. A heritage ticket covers selected sites.

• Culture

  My Son Sanctuary

  Ruined Cham temples in a jungle valley, about an hour away.

• Experiences

  Thu Bon river lanterns

  Small boats carry floating lanterns on the river after dark.

• Lesser-known · lesser-known

  Tra Que vegetable village

  Herb and vegetable gardens on the way to the beach; some families offer cooking sessions.