The city of Hội An is very picturesque with hundreds of small craft shops, crowding the winding roads. A river runs through the center of the city and during the evening, it is part of the culture to send a candle floating down this river. The food in Hội An is incredible, there are so many different varieties and if you like cooking you can even learn a thing or two at one of the Vietnamese cooking classes. The freshly brewed beer in Hội An is famous and at only $0.20 or € €0 ($0.17) for half a pint, it is one of the cheapest beers you will find in South East Asia.

The famous landmark in Hội An is the Japanese Bridge which was first constructed in the 1653, which they used to link to the Chinese quarters across the stream. The architecture of the bridge is fascinating and most definitely worth a visit.

The beaches in Hội An are idyllic and not spoilt like most of the other tourist beaches throughout the country. To get to these beaches it is best to rent out a scooter. Daily rental is about $ 5.00 USD-7$ US from shops and its a perfect place to try riding for the first time, as once you are out of the city there are hardly any vehicles on the roads.

The best time to go is from May to the end of August, when the weather is mild and the seas are calm. Throughout the rest of the year the weather seems to constantly change its mind from being cold and rainy one day to being hot and sticky the next.

You can reach Hội An by bus, train or by flight. You can catch a night or day bus from Nha Trang  which takes around 11 hours. The bus will drop you directly into Hội An. Travelers could jump onto the sleeping train from Nha Trang to Da Nang which takes around 10 hours, however, you will have to arrange for a taxi or bus to take you to Hội An afterwards which is roughly, a 30 minutes journey. The last option is to fly into Da Nang Airport from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City which is only 1 hour and 20 minutes from either city, but again you will have to arrange alternative transport to take you directly into Hội An.

Although Hội An is generally a safer part of Vietnam, bag snatchers are about, especially during the evening so ensure you wear a bag that is difficult to snatch. If you are thinking of renting a scooter, it may be best to do it from your hotel rather than a local scooter shop, this is to prevent scams and to stop you getting ripped off. If you do hire a scooter, always make sure you wear your helmet, the Vietnamese are crazy drivers so you want to make sure to protect yourself as much as possible.

Frequently Questions Are Being Asked About Hoian

1. Which Experiences Are Best For Tours In Hoian?

These experiences are best for tours in Hoian:
MY SON HOLY LAND HALF DAY (HALF DAY)
HOI AN CITY TOUR AND BOAT TRIP (1 DAY)
HOIAN COOKING CLASS – HALF DAY (1/2 DAY)
TRA QUE COOKING CLASS TOUR – 1 DAY (1/2 DAY)
2. What Are The Best Places Plus With Tours In Hoian?
DANANG – HOI AN – MY SON – HUE HERITAGE TOUR (5 DAYS/ 4 NIGHTS)
DISCOVER HUE-DANANG-HOI AN (4DAYS)
3. Which Place Is Must See In Hoian?
These places must see in Hoian:
1: KIM BONG CARPENTRY VILLAGE: A MUST-SEE DESTINATION IN HOI AN
2: QUAN THANG ANCIENT HOUSE, HOI AN: EXPLORE ORIENTAL ARCHITECTURE
3: QUAN CONG TEMPLE – THE MOST SACRED TEMPLE IN HOI AN
4: ASSEMBLY HALL OF THE CHAOZHOU CHINESE CONGREGATION IN HOI AN
5: AN BANG BEACH - VOTED AMONG THE BEST IN ASIA
6: MY SON HOLY LAND: A MASTERPIECE OF CHAM ARCHITECTURE
7: TAN KY OLD HOUSE IN HOI AN
8: JAPANESE COVERED BRIDGE
9: ASSEMBLY HALL OF THE CANTONESE CHINESE CONGREGATION, HOI AN
10: ASSEMBLY HALL OF FUJIAN CHINESE CONGREGATION IN HOI AN