Hoi An itinerary
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- 1
Japanese Covered Bridge - Hội An's Most Photographed Landmark
Built by the Japanese merchant community in the late 16th century, the Covered Bridge (Chùa Cầu) connects Tran Phu Street to Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street across a narrow canal. It is the single most recognisable…
- Address
- Trần Phú Street, Cẩm Phô, Hội An, Quang Nam 560000
- Nearest transit
- Walk from anywhere in the Ancient Town. Nearest car drop-off at Bach Dang riverside parking, 3-min walk south.
- 2
Fukian Assembly Hall - The Grandest Chinese Temple in Town
The Fujian (Phúc Kiến) Assembly Hall is the largest and most ornate of Hoi An's five Chinese congregation halls. Founded in 1697 by merchants from Fujian province, the complex centres on a courtyard filled with incense…
- Address
- 46 Trần Phú, Cẩm Phô, Hội An, Quang Nam 560000
- Nearest transit
- On foot from the Japanese Bridge, walk 5 minutes east along Trần Phú Street.
- 3
Cantonese Assembly Hall - Porcelain Dragons and Peaceful Gardens
The Cantonese (Quảng Đông) Assembly Hall was established in 1786 and stands out for its spectacular entrance gate, where ceramic dragons twist across the roof in a mosaic of coloured porcelain shards. Inside, the hall…
- Address
- 176 Trần Phú, Cẩm Phô, Hội An, Quang Nam 560000
- Nearest transit
- A 3-minute walk east from the Fukian Assembly Hall along Trần Phú Street.
- 4
Tan Ky Old House - A Merchant's Home Frozen in Time
Tan Ky House is a 200-year-old merchant residence that has remained in the same family for seven generations. The architecture blends Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese design elements - a living example of the cultural…
- Address
- 101 Nguyễn Thái Học, Cẩm Phô, Hội An, Quang Nam 560000
- Nearest transit
- Walk south from Trần Phú Street down any connecting alley to Nguyễn Thái Học, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Museum of Trade Ceramics - Hội An's Porcelain History Under One Roof
Housed in a restored traditional timber building, the Museum of Trade Ceramics traces Hoi An's centuries-long role as a ceramics trading hub. Display cases hold pieces recovered from shipwrecks and archaeological digs -…
- Address
- 80 Trần Phú, Cẩm Phô, Hội An, Quang Nam 560000
- Nearest transit
- On Trần Phú Street between the Fukian and Cantonese assembly halls, walkable from either in 2 minutes.
- 6
Hội An Central Market - Street Food and River Views at Sunrise
Hoi An Central Market occupies a long riverside building and the surrounding streets at the eastern end of Tran Phu. The market is at its peak between 06:00 and 09:00 when farmers from Tra Que and Cam Thanh arrive with…
- Address
- Chợ Hội An, Trần Phú, Cẩm Phô, Hội An, Quang Nam 560000
- Nearest transit
- Eastern end of Trần Phú Street along the Thu Bôn River. Walk from anywhere in the Ancient Town in under 10 minutes.
- 7
Thu Bôn River Boat Ride - Floating Lanterns After Dark
After sunset, the Thu Bon River transforms into a corridor of coloured light. Hundreds of paper lanterns float on the water and line the bridges, while wooden rowboats carry visitors downstream past the Ancient Town's…
- Address
- Bach Dang Riverfront, Cẩm Phô, Hội An, Quang Nam 560000
- Nearest transit
- Boats depart from multiple points along Bạch Đằng Street, the main riverfront road. 2-minute walk from the Central Market.
- 8
Lantern-Making Workshop - Craft Your Own Silk Souvenir
Hoi An's silk lanterns are among Vietnam's most recognisable handicrafts, and several family-run workshops on the south bank of the Thu Bon let visitors make their own. Sessions last 30 to 45 minutes. An instructor…
- Address
- Nguyễn Hoàng Street, Cẩm Phô, Hội An, Quang Nam 560000
- Nearest transit
- Several workshops cluster along Nguyễn Hoàng Street near the An Hội Bridge, a 5-minute walk from the Japanese Bridge.
- 9
Hội An Tailors - Custom Clothing in 24 Hours
Hoi An has been a tailoring centre for decades, with over 400 shops offering made-to-measure clothing at a fraction of Western prices. A fully lined wool-blend suit can cost 3,000,000 to 5,000,000 VND (115 to 190 EUR)…
- Address
- Lê Lợi Street and Trần Phú Street, Cẩm Phô, Hội An, Quang Nam 560000
- Nearest transit
- Tailor shops line Lê Lợi, Trần Phú, and Nguyễn Thái Học streets throughout the Ancient Town. All are walkable.
- 10
Cooking Class with Market Tour - Learn Cao Lẩu and Mì Quảng
Half-day cooking classes are one of the most popular things to do in Hoi An, and the format is remarkably consistent across providers. A morning class typically begins at 08:00 with a guided walk through the Central…
- Address
- Various locations, most depart from the Ancient Town or Cam Thanh village, Hội An, Quang Nam 560000
- Nearest transit
- Most cooking schools provide free pickup from the Ancient Town. Cam Thanh-based classes are a 10-minute bicycle ride from the centre.
- 11
An Bang Beach - Hội An's Best Stretch of Sand
An Bang is a wide, golden-sand beach with gentle waves and a relaxed atmosphere that sets it apart from more developed Vietnamese beach resorts. The swimming is good year-round, though the calmest conditions run from…
- Address
- An Bàng, Cẩm An, Hội An, Quang Nam 560000
- Nearest transit
- 4 km east of the Ancient Town. Cycle in 10-15 minutes via Hài Bà Trưng Street, or take a Grab motorbike for about 20,000 VND.
- 12
Tra Que Vegetable Village - Farm Walks and Herb Gardens
Tra Que is a working vegetable village that has supplied Hoi An's kitchens with herbs and greens for over 300 years. The village sits between the De Vong River and a lagoon, and its plots of mint, basil, coriander…
- Address
- Tra Que Village, Cẩm Hà, Hội An, Quang Nam 560000
- Nearest transit
- 3 km north of the Ancient Town. Cycle in 10 minutes via Hài Bà Trưng Street, or hire a taxi for about 30,000 VND.
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