2 days in Hoi An: an itinerary day by day
The essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- 2 of 8 free; 6 paid — see “Cost”
- Duration
- 2 days, 9:30 to 16:41 each day
- Start and finish
- Hoi An Central Market → My Son Sanctuary
- On foot
- ≈ 18 min in total
- Transport
- 1 ride, ≈ 1 h 41 min
- Lunch
- around 11:11
- With kids
- fine: short walks
- Best time
- February to July. Be at My Son for 6:00, before the heat and the groups.
Day-by-day plan
Times include walking and lunch. Drag a stop by ≡, remove it with the cross or add one nearby — the plan updates.
Day 1 · Hoi An09:30–16:03 · 6 places · 6 h 30 min
Hoi An Central Market
· 45 min · Free
- 3 min on foot
Fujian Assembly Hall
· 30 min · Old Town ticket, 80,000–120,000 VND
- 3 min on foot
Quan Cong Temple
· 20 min · Old Town ticket, 80,000–120,000 VND
- Lunch · 1 h
- 5 min on foot
Hoi An Ancient Town
· 3 h · 80,000–120,000 VND; streets free
- 3 min on foot
Tan Ky Old House
· 20 min · One Old Town ticket coupon
- 4 min on foot
Japanese Covered Bridge
· 20 min · Old Town ticket: 80,000–120,000 VND
Day 2 · Hoi An09:30–16:41 · 2 places · 7 h 10 min
An Bang Beach
· 2 h · Free
- Lunch · 1 h
- 101 min · transport or taxi
My Son Sanctuary
· 2 h 30 min · 150,000 VND
Add nearby
Places near the plan — Yes puts one into the day and the times update.
What the route costs
2 of 8 are free; 6 charge entry — prices below, check them on site.
| 1 | Hoi An Central Market | 44 | 45 min | Free |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Fujian Assembly Hall | 39 | 30 min | Old Town ticket, 80,000–120,000 VND |
| 3 | Quan Cong Temple | 39 | 20 min | Old Town ticket, 80,000–120,000 VND |
| 4 | Hoi An Ancient Town | 34 | 3 h | 80,000–120,000 VND; streets free |
| 5 | Tan Ky Old House | 39 | 20 min | One Old Town ticket coupon |
| 6 | Japanese Covered Bridge | 40 | 20 min | Old Town ticket: 80,000–120,000 VND |
| 7 | An Bang Beach | 36 | 2 h | Free |
| 8 | My Son Sanctuary | 26 | 2 h 30 min | 150,000 VND |
| Total | 9 h 50 min | 2 of 8 free |
Tips for each stop
Day 1
- 1
Hoi An Central Market. The working market by the river: fish and greens in the morning, and a food court with cao lau noodles at the entrance. Free.
- 2
Fujian Assembly Hall. The largest Chinese hall in the Old Town, dedicated to the sea goddess. One Old Town ticket coupon.
- 3
Quan Cong Temple. A 17th-century temple to the general Guan Yu, opposite the market. It shares one coupon with the Japanese Bridge.
- 4
Hoi An Ancient Town. A trading port of the 15th–19th centuries, UNESCO-listed. Streets free; houses and halls on the Old Town ticket, 80,000–120,000 VND.
- 5
Tan Ky Old House. A late-18th-century merchant house where the family still lives upstairs. One coupon; closed 11:30–13:30.
- 6
Japanese Covered Bridge. A wooden bridge from around 1600 with a shrine inside, on the 20,000 VND note. Crossing by coupon 9:00–11:00 and 15:00–22:00.
Day 2
- 7
An Bang Beach. The closest beach to Hoi An, by a fishing village 5 km from the Old Town. Sunbeds usually free if you order at the café.
- 8
My Son Sanctuary. Champa temples of the 4th–13th centuries in a forest valley, UNESCO. 150,000 VND with the buggy; arrive at the 6:00 opening.
Who this route is for
- Two or three days in Hoi An
- History and the sea
- Independent, by Grab
- The Cham Islands need another day and good weather
- Da Nang is a separate city
February to July. Be at My Son for 6:00, before the heat and the groups.
How the two days work
Day one is the one-day Hoi An itinerary. Day two is My Son in the morning (2–3 hours on site) and the beach after lunch.
Remove any stop with the cross or drag it with ≡, and add another one nearby — the times recalculate.
My Son Sanctuary
The foreigner ticket is 150,000 VND, including the buggy, the museum and a dance show. Open 6:00–18:00, ticket desks until 17:00. Arrive at opening: it gets hot later, and buses from Da Nang and Hoi An arrive by 9:00.
Is 2 days in Hoi An enough?
Yes, for the town, My Son and the beach. With a third day take the boat to the Cham Islands, 20–30 minutes, for snorkelling over coral; the night market runs every evening across An Hoi bridge.
How to do it right
- Be at My Son by 6:00.
- Cycle to An Bang Beach: 20–25 minutes.
- Pagodas and temples want shoulders and knees covered; shoes come off at the door of the halls.
- Vietnam uses the dong (VND). Markets, pagodas and small cafés want cash; Grab is the easiest way to get a car or motorbike taxi.
- Swimming is best from March to August.
Questions
What to do with 2 days in Hoi An?
Day one: the Old Town. Day two: My Son Sanctuary and An Bang Beach.
How much is My Son?
150,000 VND with the buggy, museum and dance show.
How far is My Son from Hoi An?
About an hour.
How do I get to An Bang Beach?
By bike in 20–25 minutes or by Grab.
Is 2 days in Hoi An enough?
Yes, for the town, My Son and the beach.
How much does it cost?
The Old Town ticket 80,000–120,000 and My Son 150,000 VND, plus transport.
Is it good with kids?
Yes; My Son has a buggy and the beach shelves gently.
Can I visit the Cham Islands?
Yes, March to August: a 20–30 minute boat; trips are cancelled in storms.
When is the best time?
February to July.
What currency is used in Vietnam?
Vietnam uses the dong (VND). Markets, pagodas and small cafés want cash; Grab is the easiest way to get a car or motorbike taxi.
Sources and fact-check
- Prices, opening hours and time on site come from each place's page, with its own sources and check date
- My Son Sanctuary Management Board
- Hoi An Centre for Cultural Heritage Management
