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Lantern-lit streets and the best food in Vietnam
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About Hoi An
Hoi An is the Vietnam of your dreams: a perfectly preserved ancient trading port whose old town glows with silk lanterns every evening. The food is extraordinary — Hoi An is widely considered to have the best cuisine in a country of extraordinary cuisine. The tailor shops can make you a bespoke suit overnight.
Best months to visit
February, March, April
Things to do in Hoi An
Ancient Town lantern evenings
Cooking class
Tailoring a suit
Bicycle to An Bang beach
My Son Sanctuary
Boat trip on Thu Bon River
Weather by month
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January
24C
Mild and comfortable, with regular rainfall.
Recommended
February
25C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
Recommended
March
28C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
April
30C
Hot and humid, with occasional showers.
May
33C
Hot and humid, with some rainy days.
June
34C
Hot and humid, with some rainy days.
July
33C
Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.
August
33C
Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.
September
31C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
October
28C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
November
27C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
December
24C
Mild and comfortable, with frequent heavy rain.
Hoi An is the most beautiful small town in Southeast Asia and it wears its beauty with a particular grace — the Ancient Town's yellow-washed merchant houses glow in the lantern light every evening, the Thu Bon River carries fishing boats past tailors' shops where a custom suit can be made in 48 hours, and the food is so good that Vietnam's culinary experts consider it a pilgrimage destination. The white sand beach at An Bang is 5km away. Arrive by bike and stay for as long as you possibly can.
Best areas to stay in Hoi An
Ancient Town (Phố Cổ)
The UNESCO-listed historic core — assembly halls, the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, merchant houses, and the town's extraordinary lantern-lit evening atmosphere.
An Bang Beach
Hoi An's nearest and most popular beach, 5km from the Ancient Town — a long stretch of white sand with good beach bar infrastructure and a gentler atmosphere than Da Nang.
Cẩm Thanh Water Coconut Forest
A unique tidal wetland of rare nipa palm — accessible by round bamboo basket boat (thuyền thúng) for a memorable and environmentally important experience.
Tra Que Vegetable Village
A traditional farming village on the outskirts of Hoi An — cooking classes, herb garden tours, and an insight into the agricultural culture underpinning the town's famous cuisine.
Getting to Hoi An
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Flights
Da Nang International Airport (DAD) is the nearest hub — served from the UK via Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, or regional hubs (Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur). Vietnam Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and others offer good connections.
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From London
~13–15 hours total journey time from London (via hub)
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Getting around
Bicycles are the perfect Hoi An transport — cheap to hire and ideal for the flat terrain and beach access. Grab motorbike taxis are quick and cheap for short distances; taxis are available for longer journeys.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Hoi An?
February to July offers the best weather — warm, relatively dry, and ideal for beach and cycling. The rainy season (October–November) brings flooding to the Ancient Town but also a melancholy beauty and very few tourists. August is peak season and hot.
What food must I try in Hoi An?
Cao lầu (thick noodles with pork, which can only be made authentically with water from the town's ancient wells), white rose dumplings (bánh bao vac), and Hoi An's famous bánh mì (regarded by many as Vietnam's finest) are the three unmissable local dishes.
Can I have clothes made in Hoi An?
Yes — Hoi An's tailoring trade is famous and legitimate. A well-made dress or suit requires 2–4 fittings over 2–3 days and costs a fraction of Western prices. Go to reputable shops with good reviews, bring reference photos, and allow enough time for alterations.
Is Hoi An Ancient Town pedestrianised?
The core of the Ancient Town is closed to motorised vehicles at peak hours (evening), making it best explored on foot or by bicycle. The surrounding area is busier with traffic — renting a bicycle is the ideal way to reach the beaches and countryside.
How do I get to Hoi An from Da Nang airport?
Da Nang International Airport is the nearest, about 30km away — a taxi or Grab ride takes 30–45 minutes and costs very little. Hue is also reachable via a spectacular mountain pass (the Hải Vân Pass) for those combining the two cities.
Traveler reviews
★★★★★
Hoi An completely stole my heart — the evening lantern lighting in the Ancient Town is magical, the cao lầu from the market stall was the best bowl of anything I've eaten in months, and we spent a whole morning cycling through rice fields to the beach.
Emma B. · April 2024
★★★★★
The tailors produce genuinely beautiful work if you give them proper time — I had a linen suit made in three days with two fittings for about £60 and it's still my favourite jacket. Spend evenings in the old town and mornings on the beach.
Tom L. · March 2023
★★★★☆
The cooking class at a local family restaurant was the highlight of our time in Hoi An — learning to make white rose dumplings and cao lầu from scratch with the family's grandmother was a beautiful cultural experience. An Bang beach was gorgeous in the evenings.
Lucy H. · June 2024
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