Explore the magic of Hoi An, Vietnam, with this ultimate 3-day itinerary blending ancient charm, coastal beauty, and cultural immersion. From wandering the UNESCO-listed Ancient Town and its lantern-lit markets to cycling through verdant vegetable villages and relaxing on pristine beaches, this guide covers Hoi An's most enchanting experiences.
Ancient Town
The Ancient Town of Hoi An is a well-preserved Southeast Asian trading port from the 15th to 19th centuries, showcasing a blend of Vietnamese, Japanese, and Chinese culture and architecture.
Japanese Covered Bridge
The Japanese Covered Bridge, built in the 1500s, connects the Japanese and Chinese areas of Hoi An and is featured on the 20,000 Vietnamese Dong banknote.
Mót Hội An
Mót Hội An is known for its herbal tea made from chamomile, monk fruit, green tea leaves, cinnamon, licorice, and lemongrass, topped with a pink lotus petal and a tea leaf.
Old House of Tan Ky
The Old House of Tan Ky, built in the 1700s by a Vietnamese-Chinese merchant, has been in the same family for seven generations and was used for trading goods.
Nostalife
Nostalife is a restaurant where the travelers tried cao lầu and mì quảng, two dishes specific to Hoi An.
Hoi An Night Market
The Hoi An Night Market is a popular attraction near Ancient Town with many food stalls.
An Bang Beach
An Bang Beach is a beach that, despite being hit by a typhoon, is still beautiful and offers clear water.
Tra Que Vegetable Village
Tra Que Vegetable Village is an area with 150 farmers growing over 41 types of produce using algae instead of chemicals.
Baby Mustard
Baby Mustard is a restaurant in Tra Que Vegetable Village that uses locally grown produce.
Paddy Boutique House
Paddy Boutique House is a boutique hotel with a coffee shop and restaurant, located about a 20-minute walk from Ancient Town.
Cham Islands
Cham Islands are mentioned as the source of trees whose ashes are used to make the lye for cao lầu noodles.
Canton coconut Village
Canton coconut Village is where visitors can experience a basket boat ride through a coconut forest.
Long Phu Eco Tours
Long Phu Eco Tours offers basket boat rides through the coconut forest in the Canton coconut Village.
Sound of Silence
Sound of Silence is a coffee shop near An Bang Beach with a tropical setting.