Choses à faire à  Hội An

With ancient bridges, lantern-decked streets, and candy-colored riverside houses, it’s small wonder that Hoi An Ancient Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The food is renowned, travelers flock to its tailors, and there’s even a white sand beach nearby. It’s a perfect base for boat trips, or bike rides into Central Vietnam’s lush countryside.

Hoi An Ancient Town is compact, so a day and a night is enough to see the main sights. Most tailors take three days to custom-make an outfit, allowing time for a bike trip, a visit to the UNESCO-listed My Son Sanctuary, or a day at An Bang Beach or the Cham Islands.

Key sights in the UNESCO-listed Ancient Town include the Japanese Covered Bridge, the 18th-century Tan Ky House, and the colorful assembly halls. Many travelers come to Hoi An to eat local specialties and get clothes custom made. Other popular choices include cooking courses, boat trips, bike rides, and lantern-making classes.

Yes, provided you exercise common sense. Hoi An is small and violent crime is rare, but scams are not uncommon. Never leave drinks unattended, never buy drinks for strangers on a tab, and never drink and drive. Book a rideshare motorbike taxi rather than riding off into the night with a stranger.

Yes. Spending the night in Hoi An lets you see the town with the lanterns illuminated. Hoi An is also a great base for exploring the countryside and nearby attractions like the Marble Mountains, the Cham Islands, and the UNESCO-listed My Son Sanctuary, which dates back to the fourth century.

Hoi An Ancient Town’s signature sight is the 18th-century Japanese Covered Bridge. Heritage architecture buffs will be in heaven at Tan Ky House or Quan Thang Ancient House; the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall is the oldest of the city’s Chinese gathering places. Markets, workshops, and handicraft stores offer great shopping opportunities.