Updated April 19, 2023
Sightseeing in Hoi An (World Heritage Site, My Son Ruins, etc.)
Hotels in Hoi An (Luxury)
Hotels in Hoi An (Mid-range)
Hoi An Gourmet
Shopping in Hoi An
Hoi An's four major specialties
Hoi An
Hoi An Overview
Hoi An is a city in Quang Nam Province, central Vietnam, and an old port city located at the mouth of the Thu Bon River, 30 km south of Da Nang City.
The population is approximately 150,000.
It was sometimes called Faifo or Faifo (Faifo) by Europeans.
The old architecture remains, mainly in the Chinese quarter, and was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 (Heisei 11) as the "Old Streets of Hoi An.
Hoi An is a seaside city located in central Vietnam.
Ancient Town, with its canals, has been carefully preserved as a place of interest.
The city's history as a former port city and crossroads of diverse cultures is reflected in its existing architecture, which is a mix of different periods and styles, from Chinese-style wooden store houses and temples to colorful French colonial buildings, elaborate Vietnamese tube houses, and a covered Japanese bridge (Lai Yuan Bridge) with a pagoda. and a covered Japanese bridge (Lai Yuan Bridge) with a pagoda.
At night, the lanterns are illuminated and very beautiful (the information below is current as of June 2020). The lanterns are beautifully lit at night (information below is current as of 6/2020).
population: 152,200,000 (2018)
airport:Da Nang International Airport
Direct flights from Japan are available through ANA,Vietjet Air, ,Vietnam Airlinesis in service (5h10min flight).
There are numerous connecting flights,Macau Airlinesis in service at a discount price.
Domestic flights are also available from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
Access to Hoi AnThere are no buses, bus stops, or motorcycle cabs waiting at Da Nang International Airport.
Two reputable companies are Vinasun (Vinasun) and Mai Linh (Mai Linh).
Also,Hoi An Expressoperates a shuttle bus service (Danang Page(see "2.2.1.)
From Da Nang city, it is possible to take a local bus (yellow bus, 18,000 VND) (some bus drivers may ask for a "foreigner fare"), generally boarding at the bus stop in front of Da Nang Cathedral.
Also, check with the hotels to see if they offer shuttle buses or tours.
Shared-ride buses operated by tour companies are also available from Da Nang city.
For overland routesVietnam Railway North-South Line (Unified Railway) - Da Nang StationThere are two ways to enter Hoi An: by disembarking or by taking a long-distance bus from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, or other cities.
Hoi An Old Quarter is closed to cars and motorcycles at certain times of the day.
Depending on the location of the hotel, it may be necessary to walk or walk to the hotel from the Hoi An bus terminal.cyclo (Southeast Asian pedicab)Sometimes there is no other means of transportation.
Hoi An Tourism Official WebsiteHoi An: A lot of tourist information about Hoi An.
HotelThe average price for a 3-star hotel is ¥2,553 and for a 5-star hotel is ¥11,411.
Map of Hoi An
Hoi An Travel Guide
Hoi An's tourist attractions are concentrated on three streets.
Chan Phu StreetAt the end of this street is the Nihonbashi Bridge, a meeting place and temple for overseas Chinese merchants, as well as a number of souvenir stores and stalls.
Located along the Tubon River is theBakdang Streetand Hoi An Market is also located on this street.
There are fashionable restaurants and cafes, and by nightfall, food stalls line the river.
Lanterns are sold at stalls and you can experience floating lanterns down the river.
Nguyen Thai Hoc Streetis lined with souvenir stores and open cafes, and is the less crowded and relatively peaceful of the three streets.
If you are tired of walking, you can find a place to rest on this street.
Travel in Vietnam Part2 (Hoi An)
Things to do in Da Nang Hoi An
Transportation in Hoi An
Walking or renting a bicycle is recommended in Hoi An.
The old town is small and can be explored on foot.
cab
Cabs are scarce in Hoi An.
If you are going to the beach, have the hotel call you.
Mai Linh Taxi (0235-3929-292) is less trouble-free.
scheduled bus
Bus No. 1 to Hoi An via Wu Xing Shan runs every 20 minutes between 5:30am and 5:50pm.
The trip from central Da Nang to Hoi An takes about 1 hour. 18,000VND.
The bus stop is at the bus terminal on the north side of town. [Map]
motorcycle cab
There are not many in Hoi An's old town.
If you use the service, be sure to negotiate the fee well in advance.
cyclo (Southeast Asian pedicab)
Cyclo rides around the Old Quarter area, from 200,000VND for 30 minutes.
If you use the service, be sure to negotiate the fee well in advance.
rent-a-cycle
Many hotels in central Hoi An rent bicycles.
Some are free, but if there is a fee, it is from 1US$ per day.
local travel agent
thin tourist
A well-established tour office that changed its name from Sin Café.
Offers English tours such as Da Nang City Tour, My Son Ruins Tour, and Banana Hills Tour at reasonable prices.
Tour buses also operate throughout Vietnam.
There is a branch in Hoi An.
Address: 646 Đ. Hai Bà Trưng, Phường Minh An, Hội An, Quảng Nam [Map]
Hours of operation: 06:00 - 22:00
Phone number: +84 235 3863 948
Website:
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Reasonable Japanese-language tours are offered.
Japanese staff are stationed at the main office in Ho Chi Minh City, and there are also branches in Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An, and Siem Reap.
Hue city day tours and other tours are popular.
Address: 47-49 Phan Chu Trinh, Phường Minh An, Hội An, Quảng Nam 560000 [Map]
Hours of operation: 08:00-20:00
Phone number: +84 797 608 731
Website:
Security in Hoi An
Security in Hoi An is generally good.
As a regional city, the town itself has a tranquil atmosphere and violent crime is rare.
However, since deceptions about money are an everyday occurrence, be careful about the amount of money they offer you!
Prices are low, about one-third to one-fifth those in Japan.
Hygiene is not very good, so take care of basic things such as not drinking raw water served in the cafeteria.