Quang Nam, Vietnam

Hoi An

Hoi An's UNESCO-listed old town of yellow merchant houses, assembly halls and the Japanese Covered Bridge is small, flat and lit by silk lanterns at night.

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The city on foot

Hoi An was a busy trading port from the 15th to the 19th century, visited by Chinese, Japanese and European merchants. Its old town survived almost unchanged and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The old town is small and mostly closed to cars at set hours, so it is ideal for walking. In the evening, lanterns light the streets and the Thu Bon river.

What makes Hoi An distinctive

  • The Japanese Covered Bridge
  • Yellow merchant houses and Chinese assembly halls
  • Lanterns on the river at night
  • Cao lầu noodles and bánh mì

Walking tours in Hoi An

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Main sights

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Neighbourhoods worth wandering

  • Old town

    The historic core, with the main sights on Tran Phu and Nguyen Thai Hoc streets.

  • An Hoi

    The islet across the river with the night market.

  • Cam Thanh

    Rice paddies and coconut palm waterways east of town.

  • Tra Que

    A vegetable-growing village between the town and the beach.

Free self-guided walk

Hoi An old town loop

A free self-guided walk through Hoi An's UNESCO-listed old town, from the Japanese Covered Bridge past merchant houses and assembly halls to the market and the river.

1.6 km · 5 stops · map and directions

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Best areas to explore on foot

  1. Old town loop

    From the Japanese Covered Bridge along Tran Phu Street and back by the river.

  2. Riverfront

    Bach Dang Street along the Thu Bon, best at dusk.

  3. An Hoi islet

    Across the bridge to the night market in the evening.

Practical walking notes

  • Terrain

    Flat and compact; the old town is about 1 km across.

  • Tickets

    An old-town ticket covers entry to a set number of historic houses and halls.

  • Floods

    The riverside streets can flood in October and November.

When to visit

  • February to April

    Warm and dry, the best months to walk.

  • Summer

    Hot, with long sunny days.

  • Full moon

    Each lunar month's full-moon evening brings lanterns on the river and fewer lights from shops.

Getting there and getting around

Arriving

  • By air

    Da Nang Airport is about 30 km away, around 45 minutes by car.

  • By rail

    The nearest station is Da Nang, on the main north-south line.

Local transport

  • On foot and by bike

    Walk in the old town; hire a bicycle for the beach and villages.

Questions travellers ask about Hoi An

How many days do I need in Hoi An?

Two or three days covers the old town, a food walk and a trip to the beach or countryside.

Is Hoi An walkable?

Very. The old town is small and flat, and much of it is closed to cars.

Do I need a ticket for the old town?

Yes, a ticket is sold for the old town, and it includes entry to several historic buildings.

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Sources and review date

This guide was last updated on 2026-10-28. Opening hours, fares and services change; please confirm details with official sources before travelling.