Hoi An

UNESCO old town, lantern-lit nights, and central Vietnam's best beaches.

Hoi An is a UNESCO-listed riverside town on Vietnam's central coast, famous for its preserved trading-port architecture, glowing silk lanterns, and tailor shops. Just a short bike ride from the historic core, An Bang and Cua Dai beaches offer wide stretches of soft sand on the South China Sea.

Highlights

• UNESCO-listed Ancient Town
• Lantern-lit nights along the Thu Bon River
• Tailor-made clothing in 24 hours
• An Bang and Cua Dai beaches
• Cycling through rice paddies and fishing villages
• Cooking classes with herb-garden tours

Best Time to Visit

February through May offers warm, dry weather ideal for beaches and old-town exploring. June through August is hot and humid; October and November bring the heaviest rains and occasional flooding.

Language: Vietnamese, English in tourist areas · Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND, ₫)