Our Guidebook Hoi An City

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Our Guidebook Hoi An City

Sightseeing

Our recommendations for the best sightseeing in Hoi An
Hoi An Ancient Town offers a breathtaking mix of ornate Chinese temples, a Japanese-designed bridge, wooden shop-houses, French-colonial houses, and old canals. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, most of the old shops have been carefully converted to modern businesses aimed at tourists including countless tailors, souvenir shops, art galleries, restaurants and cafés. An entrance fee of VND 120,000 is required for foreign tourists and VND 80,000 for locals - each ticket is valid for 10 days and covers entrance to entrance to Hoi An Ancient Town, six points of interest, and street entertainment (folk dancing, singing, and traditional games)
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Hoi An Staré Mesto
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Hoi An Ancient Town offers a breathtaking mix of ornate Chinese temples, a Japanese-designed bridge, wooden shop-houses, French-colonial houses, and old canals. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, most of the old shops have been carefully converted to modern businesses aimed at tourists including countless tailors, souvenir shops, art galleries, restaurants and cafés. An entrance fee of VND 120,000 is required for foreign tourists and VND 80,000 for locals - each ticket is valid for 10 days and covers entrance to entrance to Hoi An Ancient Town, six points of interest, and street entertainment (folk dancing, singing, and traditional games)
Hoi An Riverside was a prominent stop amongst foreign traders between the 16th and 18th centuries due to its location on the banks of Thu Bon River. The waterfront area is best known for its lively bars, bistros, and restaurants, where you can enjoy fresh seafood, beers, cocktails, coffee and cakes, as well as local and international fare. There are plenty of local boats to charter at the docks, which you can hire for a day of fishing or cruising along the tranquil river. During annual festivities, hundreds of colourful hand-crafted lanterns illuminate the wooden bridges, verandas and windows of shophouses.
Thu Bồn River
Hoi An Riverside was a prominent stop amongst foreign traders between the 16th and 18th centuries due to its location on the banks of Thu Bon River. The waterfront area is best known for its lively bars, bistros, and restaurants, where you can enjoy fresh seafood, beers, cocktails, coffee and cakes, as well as local and international fare. There are plenty of local boats to charter at the docks, which you can hire for a day of fishing or cruising along the tranquil river. During annual festivities, hundreds of colourful hand-crafted lanterns illuminate the wooden bridges, verandas and windows of shophouses.
An Bang Beach houses an array of beachfront resorts, seafood restaurants, and hippy bars with stunning views of neighbouring mountains and islets. It’s one of the few stretches of beach in Hoi An that’s relatively unspoiled by development, where you can enjoy activities such as swimming and paddle-boarding, or simply relaxing on sun beds (expect to pay between VND 15,000 and VND 40,000). Surf season is from September until March, and there are plenty of surf and stand-up paddling classes available for inexperienced visitors. Great for soaking up the sun after a day of exploring Hoi An Ancient Town, An Bang Beach is a mere 15-minute drive away from our property.
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An Bang Beach
Đường Hai Bà Trưng
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An Bang Beach houses an array of beachfront resorts, seafood restaurants, and hippy bars with stunning views of neighbouring mountains and islets. It’s one of the few stretches of beach in Hoi An that’s relatively unspoiled by development, where you can enjoy activities such as swimming and paddle-boarding, or simply relaxing on sun beds (expect to pay between VND 15,000 and VND 40,000). Surf season is from September until March, and there are plenty of surf and stand-up paddling classes available for inexperienced visitors. Great for soaking up the sun after a day of exploring Hoi An Ancient Town, An Bang Beach is a mere 15-minute drive away from our property.
Van Duc Pagoda dates back to the late 17th century, where locals pray to Buddhist deities such as Amitabha Buddha, Dia Tang Bodhisattva, and Avalokitecvara Bodhisattva. Hailed as one of Hoi An’s oldest Buddhist temples, the yellow-hued establishment is fitted with three worship halls, intricate animal sculptures, paintings of deities, potted plants, and plenty of shady trees. Its peaceful surroundings draws numerous visitors looking to pay their respects, get fortunes told, or simply marvel at the well-preserved architecture. On full moons and auspicious celebrations, you can also see local monks releasing paper lanterns into the river whilst chanting prayers.
Van Duc Pagoda
Van Duc Pagoda dates back to the late 17th century, where locals pray to Buddhist deities such as Amitabha Buddha, Dia Tang Bodhisattva, and Avalokitecvara Bodhisattva. Hailed as one of Hoi An’s oldest Buddhist temples, the yellow-hued establishment is fitted with three worship halls, intricate animal sculptures, paintings of deities, potted plants, and plenty of shady trees. Its peaceful surroundings draws numerous visitors looking to pay their respects, get fortunes told, or simply marvel at the well-preserved architecture. On full moons and auspicious celebrations, you can also see local monks releasing paper lanterns into the river whilst chanting prayers.
Bicycling in Hoi An is a great way to explore the river delta and its traditional lifestyle. Rice fields, duck farms, fishing villages and glorious beaches are just minutes away. Structured bicycle tours are also available or you can explore by yourself.
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Hội An
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Bicycling in Hoi An is a great way to explore the river delta and its traditional lifestyle. Rice fields, duck farms, fishing villages and glorious beaches are just minutes away. Structured bicycle tours are also available or you can explore by yourself.
Spin yourself around in the tipsy world of Vietnamese basket boats or hire a kayak to explore the Jurassic Park world of the coconut (nipa) palms skirting Cam Thanh Island. Cruise into silent waterways with massive palms shading overhead and if you push your guide away from the tour groups the only sounds will be the rhythmic paddling and the soft swish of the trees.
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Cẩm Thanh
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Spin yourself around in the tipsy world of Vietnamese basket boats or hire a kayak to explore the Jurassic Park world of the coconut (nipa) palms skirting Cam Thanh Island. Cruise into silent waterways with massive palms shading overhead and if you push your guide away from the tour groups the only sounds will be the rhythmic paddling and the soft swish of the trees.
An hour and half outside of Hoi An, Ba Na Hills offers a theme park experience coupled with a resort and spa that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Constructed on the site of a French colonial hill station, Ba Na Hills is now a European-themed park for families to enjoy a bit of Europe in Vietnam complete with the thrills and spills of its fun park.
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Sun World Ba Na Hills
Tuyến cáp treo lên Bà Nà Hills
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An hour and half outside of Hoi An, Ba Na Hills offers a theme park experience coupled with a resort and spa that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Constructed on the site of a French colonial hill station, Ba Na Hills is now a European-themed park for families to enjoy a bit of Europe in Vietnam complete with the thrills and spills of its fun park.
A UNESCO world heritage site under an hour from Hoi An city center, the My Son ruins are some of the only remaining constructions of the ancient Cham Empire in Vietnam. Better done with a local guide, My Son, which is pock-marked by bomb craters, is a popular day trip for tourists wanting to learn more about South East Asian history.
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Svätyne My Son
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A UNESCO world heritage site under an hour from Hoi An city center, the My Son ruins are some of the only remaining constructions of the ancient Cham Empire in Vietnam. Better done with a local guide, My Son, which is pock-marked by bomb craters, is a popular day trip for tourists wanting to learn more about South East Asian history.

Shopping

Reasonable price, high-quality fabrics, friendly staff, top in TripAdvisor.
Huong Ly Cloth Shop
57 Nguyễn Thái Học
Reasonable price, high-quality fabrics, friendly staff, top in TripAdvisor.
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Named after the traditional Vietnamese plays featuring painted masks, this is the largest home and original trading centre of the Old Town. The shop puts on workshops for mask painting and lantern building. But it also sells all sorts of cultural, locally-made and unique to Hoi An souvenirs for a reasonable price. Although more expensive than the mass-produced options in the markets. Jade musical instruments, natural hygiene products, silk scarves, modern Swedish and tribal pottery, traditional masks, and more await the lucky shopper who gets to take home an item. The shop also puts on art exhibitions and has a beautiful cafe in the courtyard.
Xu Dang Trong Art Centre
9 Nguyễn Thái Học
Named after the traditional Vietnamese plays featuring painted masks, this is the largest home and original trading centre of the Old Town. The shop puts on workshops for mask painting and lantern building. But it also sells all sorts of cultural, locally-made and unique to Hoi An souvenirs for a reasonable price. Although more expensive than the mass-produced options in the markets. Jade musical instruments, natural hygiene products, silk scarves, modern Swedish and tribal pottery, traditional masks, and more await the lucky shopper who gets to take home an item. The shop also puts on art exhibitions and has a beautiful cafe in the courtyard.
Friendly is reputable for having 100% genuine leather. Their slogan is “No Like, No Pay,” a reassuring promise if you choose to have a bag or shoes tailored. The prices are also reasonable, around 3,000,000 VND (130 USD) for a duffel bag and 1,200,000 VND (52 USD) for a small bag or purse. So if you want a tailored leather bag or shoes, bring in any photo or design, and the staff will negotiate a price with you. The company has three locations situated close together in the Old Town district.
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Linh Shoe Shop
18 Trần Phú
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Friendly is reputable for having 100% genuine leather. Their slogan is “No Like, No Pay,” a reassuring promise if you choose to have a bag or shoes tailored. The prices are also reasonable, around 3,000,000 VND (130 USD) for a duffel bag and 1,200,000 VND (52 USD) for a small bag or purse. So if you want a tailored leather bag or shoes, bring in any photo or design, and the staff will negotiate a price with you. The company has three locations situated close together in the Old Town district.

Food scene

Morning Glory Restaurant serves an array of Central Vietnamese street food and traditional dishes in a stylish setting. The restaurant occupies a refurbished colonial building along Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, featuring an open kitchen downstairs and a breezy terrace that overlooks Hoi An Ancient Town. Highly recommended Hoi An dishes include the seafood mi quang noodles, claypot fish in caramel sauce, and pork-stuffed squid. Morning Glory is also a good dining option for vegetarians – try the stir-fried baby celery and beansprouts, vegetable curry soup, and crunchy tofu coated in young sticky rice.
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Morning Glory Original
106 Nguyễn Thái Học
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Morning Glory Restaurant serves an array of Central Vietnamese street food and traditional dishes in a stylish setting. The restaurant occupies a refurbished colonial building along Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, featuring an open kitchen downstairs and a breezy terrace that overlooks Hoi An Ancient Town. Highly recommended Hoi An dishes include the seafood mi quang noodles, claypot fish in caramel sauce, and pork-stuffed squid. Morning Glory is also a good dining option for vegetarians – try the stir-fried baby celery and beansprouts, vegetable curry soup, and crunchy tofu coated in young sticky rice.
Established in December 2015, Hmong Sisters propose fusion & traditional delicacies such as Aioli, Beef burgundy, Cassoulet & homemade Toulouse sausage. Attention was focused on design, comfort & table settings with genuine Hmong embroideries & handicrafts, trying to bring & share our experience with those beautiful Ethnic groups from the North of Vietnam.
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The H`mong Sisters Hoi An
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Established in December 2015, Hmong Sisters propose fusion & traditional delicacies such as Aioli, Beef burgundy, Cassoulet & homemade Toulouse sausage. Attention was focused on design, comfort & table settings with genuine Hmong embroideries & handicrafts, trying to bring & share our experience with those beautiful Ethnic groups from the North of Vietnam.
A view of Hoi An’s river at night is a must while visiting the city. Mango Mango sits just across the riverbank. It’s an area once forgotten but is now becoming increasingly popular among tourists who want to enjoy shopping for art and crafts and souvenirs at the market or have a nice meal away from the buzzing city center. On offer are a variety of both Vietnamese traditional recipes and Western dishes. Although the prices are more expensive than other restaurants, the location just across the Japanese Bridge makes it the perfect place to enjoy the stunning view of the river. In the evening the river lights up with many colors, street vendors and Chinese flying lanterns.
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MANGO MANGO
45 Nguyễn Phúc Chu
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A view of Hoi An’s river at night is a must while visiting the city. Mango Mango sits just across the riverbank. It’s an area once forgotten but is now becoming increasingly popular among tourists who want to enjoy shopping for art and crafts and souvenirs at the market or have a nice meal away from the buzzing city center. On offer are a variety of both Vietnamese traditional recipes and Western dishes. Although the prices are more expensive than other restaurants, the location just across the Japanese Bridge makes it the perfect place to enjoy the stunning view of the river. In the evening the river lights up with many colors, street vendors and Chinese flying lanterns.
If you’re a fan of Anthony Bourdain and No Reservations, then this banh mi restaurant may be familiar to you. Featured in the show’s Vietnam episode, Bourdain heard that Bánh mì Phượng had the “best banh mi town” so he ordered one with everything on it. That episode made this place internationally famous so you can never come here without finding a long queue of people waiting to have what Bourdain described as a “symphony of a sandwich”. There’s Anthony’s picture hanging above the OPEN sign.
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Bánh Mì Phượng
2b Phan Chu Trinh
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If you’re a fan of Anthony Bourdain and No Reservations, then this banh mi restaurant may be familiar to you. Featured in the show’s Vietnam episode, Bourdain heard that Bánh mì Phượng had the “best banh mi town” so he ordered one with everything on it. That episode made this place internationally famous so you can never come here without finding a long queue of people waiting to have what Bourdain described as a “symphony of a sandwich”. There’s Anthony’s picture hanging above the OPEN sign.
NOURISH your day with a healthy breakfast or lunch. This is why Nourish prepares their ingredients fresh on the daily bases, using plant-based ingredients and making it all from scratch. This is a haven for vegetable and fruit lovers! ALL FRESH! Freshly brewed coffee, cold Pressed Juices, smoothies and herbal teas are waiting for you.
NOURISH eatery
220a Nguyễn Duy Hiệu
NOURISH your day with a healthy breakfast or lunch. This is why Nourish prepares their ingredients fresh on the daily bases, using plant-based ingredients and making it all from scratch. This is a haven for vegetable and fruit lovers! ALL FRESH! Freshly brewed coffee, cold Pressed Juices, smoothies and herbal teas are waiting for you.
Chez César proudly brings Lyon, France to Hoi An’s restaurant scene. The team have created a space that embodies the typical French Bistro experience; in both the menu that pays tribute to traditional home-style French cuisine, to the intimate and sociable ambiance.
Chez César
37 Lạc Long Quân
Chez César proudly brings Lyon, France to Hoi An’s restaurant scene. The team have created a space that embodies the typical French Bistro experience; in both the menu that pays tribute to traditional home-style French cuisine, to the intimate and sociable ambiance.

Evening activities

Whatever you do, if you have the opportunity to attend a Lune Production – Lune Cirque – do not miss it. For an hour or so you will be be totally absorbed by the drama and poignancy of traditional Vietnamese life in a unique way that will live with you long after the lights are turned up. The shows are genuinely world class in music and energetic, dramatic performance. Lune Production has created an amphitheater in Hoi An that stages very Vietnamese shows which draw from the Cirque du Soleil tradition.
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Hoi An Lune Center
1A Nguyễn Phúc Chu
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Whatever you do, if you have the opportunity to attend a Lune Production – Lune Cirque – do not miss it. For an hour or so you will be be totally absorbed by the drama and poignancy of traditional Vietnamese life in a unique way that will live with you long after the lights are turned up. The shows are genuinely world class in music and energetic, dramatic performance. Lune Production has created an amphitheater in Hoi An that stages very Vietnamese shows which draw from the Cirque du Soleil tradition.