Vietnam
Hoi An
Hoi An is lantern-lit old Vietnam — a UNESCO river town of tailor shops, banh mi, and yellow walls.
Hoi An is the most beautiful town in Vietnam — a UNESCO old port of yellow colonial buildings, tailor shops, and lantern-lit streets by the river. Get clothes made, eat banh mi and cao lau, cycle to the beach, and slow down. The lanterns come on at dusk; the old town is the experience.
How long
2–4 days
Practical
Currency
Vietnamese dong (VND). Cash essential.
Language
Vietnamese. English common in tourist areas.
Getting around
Walk and bike; the beach is 30 minutes by bike.
Budget range
USD 25–55 equivalent per person per day at mid-range.
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