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Hoi An is a beautifully preserved town on Vietnam’s central coast, famous for its UNESCO-listed Ancient Town with lantern-lit streets, centuries-old merchant houses and riverside charm. Its mix of Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese architecture reflects a rich trading history, while narrow alleys, traditional markets and vibrant cafés give the town a uniquely intimate atmosphere.
Beyond the town, the surrounding countryside and beaches offer a quieter counterpoint. Rice paddies, quaint villages and the nearby Cua Dai and An Bang beaches provide opportunities for cycling, walking or relaxing, while cooking classes, tailor shops and lantern-making workshops allow a deeper connection with local culture and traditions.
Hoi An Ancient Town: A UNESCO-listed trading port with merchant houses, assembly halls and narrow lanes reflecting centuries of Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influence.
Japanese Covered Bridge: A 17th-century landmark symbolising Hoi An’s historic trade and cultural links.
Lantern-lit evenings: Silk lanterns illuminate the town at dusk, showcasing its enduring craft traditions.
Thu Bon River: Once a trade route, now the scenic heart of the town, best enjoyed from the water or riverside.
Cooking and markets: Hands-on classes in local markets reveal regional ingredients and central Vietnamese dishes.
Surrounding countryside: Rice paddies, waterways and villages offer a glimpse of rural life beyond the town.
An Bang and Cua Dai beaches: Sandy stretches near town provide a relaxed contrast to the historic centre.
Traditional crafts: Lantern-making, woodworking and ceramics connect the present-day town to its trading past.
From the 15th to 19th centuries, Hoi An was one of Southeast Asia’s most important trading ports, welcoming merchants from Japan, China and Europe. As the Thu Bon River silted up, larger ships could no longer dock, preserving the town almost exactly as it was centuries ago.
Hoi An’s silk lanterns pre-date electricity and were traditionally used to light homes, streets and festivals. Today, lantern-making remains one of the town’s most recognisable crafts, linking everyday life to centuries-old tradition.
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Luxury Beach Hotel The closest airport to Hội An is Da Nang International Airport (DAD). If you are travelling from London, there are no direct flights, so you will have at least one stop, usually in hubs such as Bangkok, Singapore or Dubai.
From Da Nang, the drive to your hotel in Hội An takes around 45 minutes to one hour, depending on traffic and where you are staying.
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