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What to do in Hoi An

16 vlogs from 15 channels mention 57 places in Hoi An; 3 of them appear in at least half of the vlogs. Places are ranked by how often the vlogs mention them. Press the play button on any place to watch that exact moment.

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57 places

  1. Hoi An Ancient Town

    Neighborhood ยท Minh An

    UNESCO-listed old town of merchant houses and lantern-lit streets, closed to motor vehicles and especially atmospheric at night.

  2. Hoi An Night Market

    Market ยท An Hoi

    Lantern-lit night market on An Hoi island across the river from the Old Town, with stalls and lantern photo booths.

  3. Japanese Covered Bridge

    Historic site ยท Minh An

    Over 400-year-old bridge built by Japanese merchants, housing a small shrine inside, hence its other name, the Pagoda Bridge.

  4. An Bang Beach

    Landmark ยท Cam An

    Long, lively beach with clear water, lounge chairs and a stretch of beach bars.

  5. Old House of Tan Ky

    Historic site ยท Minh An

    Roughly 200-year-old merchant's house passed down through seven generations, with well-preserved antique furniture and architecture.

  6. Hoi An Lantern Boat Ride

    Activity ยท Minh An

    Evening boat ride on the river past the lit-up Old Town, where passengers release a lit paper lantern onto the water.

  7. Banh Mi Queen

    Street food ยท Minh An

    Widely recommended banh mi shop known for bread that is crispy outside and soft inside.

  8. Marble Mountains

    Day trip ยท Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang

    Cluster of marble hills between Hoi An and Da Nang, often suggested as an easy stop on a day trip to Da Nang.

  9. My Son Sanctuary

    Day trip ยท Duy Xuyen

    UNESCO World Heritage site of partially ruined Shaiva Hindu temples built by Champa kings between the 4th and 14th centuries, set in a lush valley.

  10. Ba Na Hills

    Day trip ยท Hoa Vang, Da Nang

    Mountaintop theme park reached by a very long cable car, home to the Golden Hands bridge, gardens and a medieval-style French Village.

  11. Tra Que Vegetable Village

    Activity ยท Cam Ha

    Peaceful farming village that supplies much of Hoi An's vegetables, where visitors can stroll the garden lanes and try farming.

  12. Hoi An Central Market

    Market ยท Minh An

    A bustling day market selling fresh produce and local handicrafts, a lively way to see local life.

  13. Bay Mau Coconut Forest

    Activity ยท Cam Thanh

    Water-coconut forest explored by basket boat through narrow river lanes, with spinning boats and fishing demonstrations.

  14. White Rose Restaurant

    Restaurant ยท Cam Pho

    Restaurant that makes Hoi An's white rose dumplings and supplies them to others in town; its menu has just two dishes, the dumplings and fried wontons.

  15. Cham Islands

    Day trip ยท Tan Hiep

    Island group off the coast of Hoi An known for marine life, snorkeling, swimming and island hopping, suitable for all experience levels.

  16. Fujian Assembly Hall

    Temple ยท Minh An

    Assembly hall built in 1690 with ornate gates, a courtyard with fountains, religious monuments and fine traditional craftsmanship.

  17. Linh Ung Pagoda (Son Tra)

    Temple ยท Son Tra, Da Nang

    Park complex with a main temple hall, 18 statues, and a 67 m Lady Buddha statue overlooking Da Nang Bay.

  18. Mรณt Hแป™i An

    Cafe ยท Minh An

    Popular Old Town drinks stall serving a refreshing citrusy herbal drink in a cute bamboo-style cup.

  19. Banh Mi Phuong

    Street food ยท Minh An

    Famous banh mi shop made known by Anthony Bourdain's visit; his photo hangs in the shop.

  20. Precious Heritage Art Gallery Museum

    Museum ยท Minh An

    Free gallery of a French photographer's portraits, plus traditional costumes and handicrafts of Vietnam's ethnic minority tribes.

  21. Hoi An Full Moon Lantern Festival

    Activity ยท Minh An

    Monthly event when the town turns off its electric lights and lights lanterns throughout the old town.

  22. Hoi An Memories Show

    Activity ยท Cam Nam

    Large open-air performance with a cast of about 500 that tells Hoi An's history through music, dance, lights, fireworks and acrobatics.

  23. My Khe Beach

    Landmark ยท Son Tra, Da Nang

    Golden-sand city beach in Da Nang for lounging in the sea breeze.

  24. 92 Station Cafe

    Cafe ยท Minh An

    A cafe in the middle of the Ancient Town, said to offer the best views of Hoi An and a good stop while exploring on foot.

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  25. Museum of Trade Ceramics

    Museum ยท Minh An

    A small museum covering Hoi An's history as a trading port, with displays of ceramic artifacts.

    7:20ยท Laisin 2 vlogs
  26. Sakura Restaurant

    Restaurant ยท An Hoi

    A riverside restaurant with views over the Thu Bon River as the lanterns come on.

    9:53ยท Laisin 2 vlogs
  27. Cantonese Assembly Hall

    Temple ยท Minh An

    Assembly hall where Hoi An's Cantonese merchant community gathered and worshipped. It is one of the Old Town's preserved Chinese halls.

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30 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Hoi An Handicraft Tours

    Activity ยท Hoi An

    Workshop where visitors learn to make a traditional Hoi An silk lantern on a bendable bamboo frame.

  2. Sound of Silence Coffee

    Cafe ยท Cam An

    Beachfront coffee shop on An Bang Beach with a tree-filled outdoor garden seating area and direct sea views.

  3. Baby Mustard

    Restaurant ยท Cam Ha

    Garden restaurant in Tra Que village that cooks with vegetables grown on site.

  4. ร€ แป Show (Lune Production)

    Activity ยท An Hoi

    Live performance that blends bamboo cirque acrobatics and contemporary dance with live music, staged very close to the audience.

  5. Old House of Duc An

    Historic site ยท Minh An

    Mid-19th-century merchant house on a site where the same family has lived since the 17th century. It was a centre of revolutionary activity in the 20th century.

  6. Cam Kim Island

    Activity ยท Cam Kim

    Island a short ferry ride from central Hoi An, with quiet cycling paths through lush rice fields and very few cars.

  7. An Hoi Bridge

    Landmark ยท An Hoi

    Bridge over the canal that forms the natural centre of the Ancient Town's liveliest streets, where walking tour groups gather each morning.

  8. Quan Cong Temple

    Temple ยท Minh An

    Intimate Chinese-inspired temple dating back to the 1650s and still an active place of worship in the Ancient Town.

  9. Hoi An Traditional Art Performance House

    Activity ยท Minh An

    Small, intimate theatre that stages short shows of traditional Vietnamese singing and dancing several times a day.

  10. Museum of Traditional Medicine

    Museum ยท Minh An

    Small Ancient Town museum on traditional medicine, housed in an old building that showcases the town's architecture.

  11. Museum of Folk Culture

    Museum ยท Minh An

    Small Ancient Town museum on local folk culture, set in a historic building that shows off the old town's architecture.

  12. Huyen Khong Cave

    Landmark ยท Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang

    Atmospheric shrine cave tucked toward the back of the Marble Mountains site, often called its main attraction.

  13. Dive Bar

    Bar ยท Minh An

    One of Hoi An's well-known bars, located in a pleasant area on the north side of the canal.

  14. Tiger Tiger Bar

    Bar ยท An Hoi

    Centrally located waterfront bar on the south side of the canal, packed every night, with most of its indoor space used as a dance floor.

  15. Why Not? Bar

    Bar ยท An Hoi

    Nightclub along the canal on the lively south side of the river.

  16. Hoi An Cuisine Restaurant

    Restaurant ยท Minh An

    Restaurant serving combo plates for sampling a wide range of local Hoi An cuisine.

  17. Son Tra Peninsula

    Day trip ยท Son Tra, Da Nang

    Mountainous peninsula nicknamed Monkey Mountain, with twisting roads, viewpoints, an old banyan tree and secluded hidden beaches.

  18. Ban Co Peak

    Landmark ยท Son Tra, Da Nang

    Summit viewpoint on the Son Tra Peninsula with sweeping views and a statue of a chess player.

  19. The Lantern Lady

    Activity ยท Minh An

    Lantern-making workshop where visitors pick a frame shape, fabric, ribbons and tassels to build their own Hoi An silk lantern.

  20. Hainan Assembly Hall

    Temple ยท Minh An

    1875 hall on Tran Phu Street honoring 108 Hainanese merchants wrongly executed as pirates, with memorial tablets and model ships.

  21. Hoi An Roastery

    Cafe ยท Minh An

    Coffee shop in an old shophouse across from the Fujian Assembly Hall, with an open courtyard and an air-conditioned room at the back.

  22. Phung Hung Old House

    Historic site ยท Minh An

    Centuries-old merchant house blending Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese architecture, still home to the founding family's descendants.

  23. Quan Thang Old House

    Historic site ยท Minh An

    Historic family home from Hoi An's trading-port era, still lived in by descendants of the family that built it.

  24. Morning Glory

    Restaurant ยท Minh An

    Popular restaurant serving classic Vietnamese dishes such as banh xeo and cao lau in a charming setting.

  25. Avocado

    Restaurant ยท Hoi An

    Casual eatery offering its entire menu at 50% off for four hours each day.

  26. Roving Chill House

    Cafe ยท Cam Thanh

    A coffee and brunch spot by day that turns into a cocktail bar at night, set among the rice fields between An Bang Beach and the old town.

  27. Cao Lau 76

    Restaurant ยท Minh An

    A riverside spot in the heart of the old town serving cao lau, Hoi An's signature thick, chewy noodle dish found almost nowhere else.

  28. Cafe Slow

    Cafe ยท Cam Ha

    Relaxed coffee shop inside Tra Que Village, suited to reading or journaling with views of the farm fields.

  29. Duong Tailor

    Shopping ยท Hoi An

    Tailor shop with hundreds of fabrics and styles, offering detailed measurements and quick turnaround.

  30. Mรนa Restaurant

    Restaurant ยท Hoi An

    Modern Vietnamese restaurant with a seasonal tasting menu, reached through a garden around a pond.