# Things to do in Hoi An: top sights and where to go > Hoi An is an old trading port on the Thu Bon River: the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Chinese assembly halls and merchant houses such as Tan Ky all lie within a 15-minute walk, and at dusk the riverside and the night market on An Hoi islet light up with lanterns. Give day one to the Ancient Town by day and the lanterns after dark; on day two head to the My Son temples 40 km inland or the Cham Islands, or rest on An Bang Beach 5 km from the centre. Web page: https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an ## Ready itineraries - [One day in Hoi An: an itinerary in the best order](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/in-1-day.md): The central market by the river, the Fujian Assembly Hall, Quan Cong Temple, Tan Ky House, the Japanese Covered Bridge and the lantern-lit streets — with lunch. - [2 days in Hoi An: an itinerary day by day](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/in-2-days.md): The market, assembly halls, Tan Ky House, the Japanese Bridge and lanterns first; then the ruined Champa temples in their forest valley and An Bang Beach. ## All 10 places with the YesGo score - [Hoi An Night Market](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/hoi-an-night-market.md): YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free entry. Hoi An Night Market fills Nguyen Hoang Street on An Hoi islet, a short walk over the An Hoi bridge from the Old Town: silk lanterns… - [Hoi An Central Market](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/hoi-an-central-market.md): YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free entry. Hoi An Central Market (Chợ Hội An) is the town's everyday market on the eastern edge of the Old Town, by the river: fish and herbs at… - [Japanese Covered Bridge](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/japanese-covered-bridge.md): YesGo score 40/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 20 min · Old Town ticket: 80,000–120,000 VND. The Japanese Covered Bridge (Chùa Cầu) is a roofed timber bridge from around 1600 with a tiny shrine inside — Hoi An's emblem and the… - [Fujian Assembly Hall](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/fujian-assembly-hall.md): YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Old Town ticket, 80,000–120,000 VND. The Fujian Assembly Hall (Hội quán Phúc Kiến) is the largest and most ornate of Hoi An’s Chinese assembly halls — a working temple to… - [Tan Ky Old House](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/tan-ky-old-house.md): YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 20 min · One Old Town ticket coupon. Tan Ky Old House (Nhà cổ Tấn Ký) is a late 18th-century merchant's house at 101 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, still home to the same family… - [Quan Cong Temple](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/quan-cong-temple.md): YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 20 min · Old Town ticket, 80,000–120,000 VND. Quan Cong Temple (Chùa Ông) is a 17th-century Chinese temple to the general Guan Yu on Tran Phu Street, right opposite Hoi An Central… - [An Bang Beach](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/an-bang-beach.md): YesGo score 36/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · Free. An Bang Beach (Bãi biển An Bàng) is the closest beach to Hoi An: a strip of sand by a fishing village 5 km north of the Ancient Town… - [Hoi An Ancient Town](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/hoi-an-old-town.md): YesGo score 34/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · 80,000–120,000 VND; streets free. Hoi An Ancient Town is a 15th–19th-century trading port on the Thu Bon River and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The streets never close… - [My Son Sanctuary](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/my-son-sanctuary.md): YesGo score 26/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · 150,000 VND. My Son is a valley of ruined Hindu temples built by the Champa kingdom from the 4th to the 13th century, an hour's drive from Hoi An… - [Cham Islands](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/cham-islands.md): YesGo score 16/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · 70,000 VND + 20,000 VND fee. The Cham Islands (Cù Lao Chàm) are a small archipelago 15–20 km off Hoi An and a UNESCO biosphere reserve. Plan a full day: the speedboat… ## Hoi An travel guide Before you go: the lantern-lit old town, the Japanese Bridge, An Bang beach, My Son and the Cham Islands, getting there from Da Nang. ## Trip essentials - How many days: 2–3 days: town, beach, My Son - When to go: February–April: dry and not too hot - Visa: Depends on your passport — visa-free or e-visa - Currency: Vietnamese dong (VND); cash for markets - Airport: Da Nang (DAD) ≈ 30 km, ≈ 45 min by Grab - Old town: Ticket with coupons for the sights - Evenings: Lanterns and boats on the Thu Bon River - Floods: October–November: riverside streets flood - Tailors: A suit takes 1–2 days - Time zone: UTC+7 all year ## Key facts - **1999** — Hoi An Ancient Town joined the UNESCO list as a 15th–19th-century trading port (source: UNESCO World Heritage List, No. 948) - **1999** — the My Son Cham sanctuary joined the UNESCO list (source: UNESCO World Heritage List, No. 949) - **16th–17th c.** — the Japanese Covered Bridge was built — the town’s symbol (source: Wikipedia, “Japanese Covered Bridge”) - **2009** — the Cham Islands became a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (source: UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme) ## Things to do in Hoi An The top things to do in Hoi An are in the Ancient Town: the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Fujian Assembly Hall, Quan Cong Temple, Tan Ky House, the Central Market and the riverside night market under lanterns. An Bang beach is close by, and My Son and the Cham Islands make day trips. Every place with its YesGo score is in the list above. | Where | What to see | Time | | --- | --- | --- | | **Ancient Town** | [Old town](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/hoi-an-old-town), [Japanese Bridge](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/japanese-covered-bridge) | ½ day | | **Old houses** | [Fujian](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/fujian-assembly-hall), [Tan Ky](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/tan-ky-old-house), [Quan Cong](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/quan-cong-temple) | 2 h | | **Markets** | [Central](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/hoi-an-central-market), [night market](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/hoi-an-night-market) | evening | | **Beach** | [An Bang](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/an-bang-beach) | ½ day | | **Day trips** | [My Son](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/my-son-sanctuary), [Cham Islands](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/cham-islands) | ½–1 day each | Rather not plan it yourself? The list above has ready itineraries for 1–2 days, with places in a sensible order. ## Da Nang to Hoi An Hoi An has no airport: fly into Da Nang (DAD), ≈ 30 km away — about 45 minutes by Grab or transfer. Shuttles and buses run from central Da Nang. Cars can’t enter the old town, so the last few hundred metres are on foot. | How | From | Time | | --- | --- | --- | | **Grab, taxi** | Da Nang airport | ≈ 45 min | | **Transfer** | Hotel in [Da Nang](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang) | ≈ 40–50 min | | **Shuttle, bus** | Central Da Nang | ≈ 1 h | ## Where to stay in Hoi An Where to stay in Hoi An: in or next to the Ancient Town to walk out among the lanterns at night; on An Hoi islet across the river for views and quieter streets; or at An Bang and Cua Dai beaches, ≈ 10–15 minutes by bike or taxi. | Area | Best for | Keep in mind | | --- | --- | --- | | **Ancient Town** | Evenings, walking | Busy, can flood in autumn | | **An Hoi islet** | River views, quieter | Across the bridge | | **An Bang, Cua Dai** | Beach, resorts | ≈ 10–15 min to town | | **Rice fields** | Homestays, calm | Bike or taxi needed | ## Hoi An weather by month The best time to visit Hoi An is February to April: dry, ≈ 26–31 °C by day. Summer is hot at ≈ 34 °C but dry with a warm sea. September to December brings rain, and in October–November the Thu Bon River often floods the old-town streets. - **January in Hoi An**: day ≈ 25°C, night ≈ 19°C, sea ≈ 24°C, rainy days: 10. About 25°, rains easing. - **February in Hoi An** (best time): day ≈ 26°C, night ≈ 20°C, sea ≈ 24°C, rainy days: 6. About 26° — the season. - **March in Hoi An** (best time): day ≈ 28°C, night ≈ 22°C, sea ≈ 25°C, rainy days: 4. About 28°, dry. - **April in Hoi An** (best time): day ≈ 31°C, night ≈ 24°C, sea ≈ 27°C, rainy days: 4. About 31° — excellent. - **May in Hoi An** (best time): day ≈ 33°C, night ≈ 25°C, sea ≈ 29°C, rainy days: 7. Hotter, sea ≈ 29°. - **June in Hoi An**: day ≈ 34°C, night ≈ 26°C, sea ≈ 30°C, rainy days: 7. Hot, ≈ 34°. - **July in Hoi An**: day ≈ 34°C, night ≈ 26°C, sea ≈ 30°C, rainy days: 7. Heat, dry. - **August in Hoi An**: day ≈ 34°C, night ≈ 26°C, sea ≈ 30°C, rainy days: 9. Heat, storms. - **September in Hoi An**: day ≈ 32°C, night ≈ 25°C, sea ≈ 29°C, rainy days: 13. Rains begin. - **October in Hoi An**: day ≈ 29°C, night ≈ 23°C, sea ≈ 28°C, rainy days: 18. Rain; floods possible. - **November in Hoi An**: day ≈ 27°C, night ≈ 22°C, sea ≈ 26°C, rainy days: 19. The wettest month. - **December in Hoi An**: day ≈ 25°C, night ≈ 20°C, sea ≈ 25°C, rainy days: 16. Rain, cooler. On each full-moon night the Ancient Town switches off electric light and lights lanterns. ## What to eat in Hoi An Hoi An is famous for street food: cao lau noodles made only here, banh mi baguettes, “white rose” shrimp dumplings and com ga chicken rice. Eat at the night market or by the river. - **Cao lau** — chewy noodles with pork and greens. - **Banh mi** — Hoi An’s are often called Vietnam’s best. - **White rose** — translucent shrimp dumplings. - **Com ga** — chicken with turmeric rice. ## Hoi An old town ticket and prices The Hoi An old town ticket comes with coupons: each opens one sight — the Japanese Bridge, a house or an assembly hall. The streets at night, the markets and An Bang beach are free. My Son and Cham Islands trips are paid. - [Hoi An Night Market](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/hoi-an-night-market) — Free entry - [Hoi An Central Market](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/hoi-an-central-market) — Free entry - [Japanese Covered Bridge](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/japanese-covered-bridge) — Old Town ticket: 80,000–120,000 VND - [Fujian Assembly Hall](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/fujian-assembly-hall) — Old Town ticket, 80,000–120,000 VND - [Tan Ky Old House](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/tan-ky-old-house) — One Old Town ticket coupon - [Quan Cong Temple](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/quan-cong-temple) — Old Town ticket, 80,000–120,000 VND - [An Bang Beach](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/an-bang-beach) — Free - [Hoi An Ancient Town](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/hoi-an-old-town) — 80,000–120,000 VND; streets free - [My Son Sanctuary](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/my-son-sanctuary) — 150,000 VND - [Cham Islands](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an/cham-islands) — 70,000 VND + 20,000 VND fee ## Tips - The old town is loveliest after sunset, with lanterns and boats on the river. - Before 9 am the streets are almost empty — the best time for photos. - Order from a tailor on your first day: you will need a couple of fittings. ## Questions ### Is Hoi An worth visiting? Yes — its lantern-lit old trading town is one of Vietnam’s most beautiful places, with beaches and My Son nearby. ### Do I need a visa for Vietnam? It depends on your passport: some nationalities are visa-free for a set number of days, others apply for a 90-day e-visa online. Check the official rules for your passport. ### How do I get from Da Nang to Hoi An? By Grab or transfer in about 45 minutes from Da Nang airport, or by shuttle or bus from central Da Nang in about an hour. ### How much is the Hoi An old town ticket? The coupon ticket is sold at the entrances; see the price on the place card in the list above. ### What to do in Hoi An in one day? The Japanese Bridge and old houses in the morning, An Bang beach in the afternoon, lanterns and the night market in the evening. ### When is the best time to visit Hoi An? February to April: dry and not too hot. ### Does Hoi An flood? Yes, in October–November the Thu Bon River often floods the old-town streets. ### How do I get to My Son from Hoi An? By car or tour in about an hour; go at sunrise before the heat. ### When is the Hoi An lantern festival? Every month on the full-moon night, when electric lights go off in the old town. ### What to eat in Hoi An? Cao lau, banh mi, white rose dumplings and com ga. ## Sources - UNESCO World Heritage List, Nos. 948 and 949 - Wikipedia, “Hội An”; “Japanese Covered Bridge”; Da Nang climate (1991–2020 normals) - Hoi An Heritage Conservation Centre — hoianheritage.danang.gov.vn Facts checked: 09.11.2026 --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.