Hoi An, Vietnam

Hoi An

Lantern-lit streets, tailors, and beaches minutes away.

About Hoi An

A perfectly preserved trading port, lit by silk lanterns every evening. Hoi An is known for its old town, its tailors and its food, with beaches a short ride away.

For many travellers it is the highlight of central Vietnam, and it sits just 45 minutes from our base in Da Nang.

What travellers come for

Highlights of Hoi An

The old town

The old town

Merchant houses, temples and assembly halls.

Japanese Covered Bridge

Japanese Covered Bridge

The symbol of Hoi An.

Lantern nights

Lantern nights

The river and the streets lit by lanterns.

Golden Bridge

Golden Bridge

Ba Na Hills, a day trip from Hoi An.

An Bang Beach

An Bang Beach

A relaxed beach close to town.

My Son Sanctuary

My Son Sanctuary

Cham temple ruins in the jungle.

When to go

Hoi An month by month

Jan 22° 100 mm Feb 24° 30 mm Mar 26° 25 mm Apr 28° 30 mm May 30° 60 mm Jun 31° 70 mm Jul 31° 65 mm Aug 30° 120 mm Sep 28° 250 mm Oct 26° 450 mm Nov 24° 400 mm Dec 23° 200 mm Best time for Hoi An Outlined months

Recommended months

February, March, April, May

Average temperature and monthly rainfall. A thick outline marks the months we recommend.

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  • Family rooms near the old town and on the beach
  • Cooking classes, lantern-making and countryside cycling
  • Transfers between Da Nang, Hoi An and Hue
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