22 Things to do in Hoi An and Da Nang - 5D4N Itinerary | Vietnam

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1. 2:50

   Hoi An Ancient Town

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Minh An

   One ticket covers five attractions and stays valid for the whole trip, so visits can be spread over several days.

2. 3:13

   Japanese Covered Bridge

   🏛️ Historic site · Minh An

   Counts as one of the five Old Town ticket attractions; it was under conservation work at the time but still accessible.

3. 5:08

   Old House of Tan Ky

   🏛️ Historic site · Minh An

   Guided tours are offered, and descendants still live on the upper floor; it gets very crowded.

4. 5:58

   Precious Heritage Art Gallery Museum

   🏛️ Museum · Minh An

   About a 10-minute walk from the busy centre of the Old Town.

5. 6:38

   Banh Mi Phuong

   🍜 Street food · Minh An

   Order No. 3, the 'everything' banh mi: very meaty, so best for meat lovers, with few herbs.

6. 8:04

   Hoi An Lantern Boat Ride

   🚡 Activity · Minh An

   Tickets are claimed at a stall next to the Japanese Bridge; the ride lasts about 15–20 minutes.

7. 9:56

   Hoi An Night Market

   🛒 Market · An Hoi

   The lantern photo booths charge a fee.

8. 12:57

   Bay Mau Coconut Forest

   🚡 Activity · Cam Thanh

   About 10 minutes by car from town; it gets very hot, so bring sunblock and go early in the morning.

9. 17:01

   Tra Que Vegetable Village

   🚡 Activity · Cam Ha

   The ticket includes a lemongrass-ginger-mint welcome drink; avoid midday, when even the farmers stop work.

10. 19:25

    An Bang Beach

    🏢 Landmark · Cam An

    About 15–20 minutes by car from the Old Town; the breeze keeps it from feeling too hot.

11. 21:00

    White Rose Restaurant

    🍴 Restaurant · Cam Pho

    The shrimp dumplings come topped with fried shallots, and the fried wontons are nicknamed 'Hoi An pizza'.

12. 22:15

    Banh Mi Queen

    🍜 Street food · Minh An

    Try the No. 1 mixed and the smoky egg banh mi with minced meat, and add the chili.

13. 25:54

    Mót Hội An

    ☕ Cafe · Minh An · brief mention

    Costs 16,000 VND a cup.

14. 28:00

    Ba Na Hills

    🚆 Day trip · Hoa Vang, Da Nang

    About 1.5 hours from Hoi An; luggage storage is free and some tickets include buffet lunch, so arrive by 11am to beat crowds.