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City guide · Vietnam

Hoi An

Lantern-lit old town on the Vietnamese coast.

See the year in Hoi An ↓

Lantern old town · Tailors · Beaches · Cham ruins

When to visit.

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What to see

Start with the sights.

01What to seePhuoc Kien Assembly HallExplore →
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Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall

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Built by the Chinese Fujian congregation in the 17th century and rebuilt in ornate style after a storm, this assembly hall centers on a shrine to Thien Hau, goddess of the sea, and features a triple-gated…

02What to seeThu Bon River Lantern BoatsExplore →
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Thu Bon River Lantern Boats

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Each evening, wooden boats strung with colorful silk lanterns drift along the Thu Bon River beside Hoi An's old town, a nightly ritual that becomes especially spectacular during the monthly Full Moon Lantern Festival, when townspeople…

03What to seeTan Ky Old HouseExplore →
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Tan Ky Old House

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One of the best-preserved merchant houses in Hoi An's ancient town, Tan Ky combines Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese architectural styles across nearly two centuries of continuous family ownership, its dim wooden interior lined with mother-of-pearl inlaid…

04What to seeJapanese BridgeExplore →
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Japanese Bridge

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The Japanese Bridge is a footbridge with a temple atop, located in Hội An, Da Nang, Vietnam.

05What to seeAn Bang BeachExplore →
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An Bang Beach

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A few kilometers from Hoi An's old town, An Bang is a wide stretch of soft sand backed by casual beach clubs and traditional round basket boats bobbing just offshore, offering a relaxed counterpoint to the…

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Hoi An, month by month.

What to plan a trip around, month by month.

February in Hoi An

Hoi An in February. One of the best months to visit Hoi An. Typical daytime highs around 77°F (25°C).

March in Hoi An

Hoi An in March. One of the best months to visit Hoi An. Typical daytime highs around 82°F (28°C).

April in Hoi An

Hoi An in April. One of the best months to visit Hoi An. Typical daytime highs around 86°F (30°C).

Make a plan

Before you go.

Transport, fares & local advice

Getting there

Fly into Da Nang International (DAD).

Know before you go

  • See the old town after dark, when the lanterns are lit.
  • Have clothes tailored, but allow a day for fittings.
  • Cycle out to An Bang beach or the rice paddies.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Hoi An?

The best time to visit Hoi An is Feb–Apr, in Vietnam.

Where is Hoi An?

Hoi An is in Vietnam. The nearest major airport is Da Nang International (DAD).

What is Hoi An known for?

Lantern-lit old town on the Vietnamese coast.

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