Hoi An Ancient Town, Vietnam
What to see at Hoi An Ancient Town and how to fit it into a Vietnam trip.
Quick answer
A UNESCO heritage port town where Japanese merchant houses, Chinese clan halls and French colonial shopfronts share streets lit by hundreds of silk lanterns at night.
Best season for Vietnam: February – April or August – October. Recommended trip length: 10–14 Days.
About Hoi An Ancient Town
A UNESCO heritage port town where Japanese merchant houses, Chinese clan halls and French colonial shopfronts share streets lit by hundreds of silk lanterns at night. The Hoi An full-moon lantern festival, when the town extinguishes electric lights and floats candles on the river, is among Asia's most magical events.
Hoi An Ancient Town is one of 14 places we cover in Vietnam, and falls on day 2 of our 5-day Vietnam plan. A 5-day Vietnam trip from Mumbai costs about ₹38,000 per person at budget stays with return flights.
More places to visit in Vietnam
- Ha Long Bay Junk Boat Cruise
- Hoi An Ancient Town at Dusk
- Sapa Trekking & Hill Tribe Villages
- Ha Long Bay
- Sapa Rice Terraces
- Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels
- Phong Nha Caves
- Hanoi Old Quarter & Street Food
Questions about Hoi An Ancient Town
What is Hoi An Ancient Town?
A UNESCO heritage port town where Japanese merchant houses, Chinese clan halls and French colonial shopfronts share streets lit by hundreds of silk lanterns at night. The Hoi An full-moon lantern festival, when the town extinguishes electric lights and floats candles on the river, is among Asia's most magical events.
When is the best time to visit Hoi An Ancient Town?
Vietnam's best season is February – April or August – October, which is the best window for Hoi An Ancient Town too.
How many days do I need in Vietnam to include Hoi An Ancient Town?
Trripah recommends 10–14 Days for Vietnam. Hoi An Ancient Town fits into a normal itinerary without extra days.
Can Trripah include Hoi An Ancient Town in a Vietnam package?
Yes. Tell us your dates and group and we add Hoi An Ancient Town to a Vietnam plan with flights, hotels and transfers, usually within 24 hours.