Hoi An (Vietnam) Is Even More Beautiful Than I Expected 🇻🇳

6 places in this vlog

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1. 1:03

   Hoi An Ancient Town

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Minh An

   Walk at 8 a.m. to beat the heat and tour groups; a ticket covers five historic sites and is valid for 24 hours.

2. 4:16

   Japanese Covered Bridge

   🏛️ Historic site · Minh An

   The area around the bridge can flood in the rainy season, which can make it unreachable.

3. 9:49

   Hoi An Central Market

   🛒 Market · Minh An

   Nearby leather stalls make custom bags; one was quoted at 1.4 million VND and ready for pickup the next day.

4. 16:54

   The Lantern Lady

   🚡 Activity · Minh An

   There are five shapes to choose from, and staff step in to help often, so no crafting skill is needed.

5. 24:35

   Hoi An Lantern Boat Ride

   🚡 Activity · Minh An

   Book with official vendors at the red signs near the bridge; one boat should cost only 170,000 VND.

6. 25:47

   Hoi An Night Market

   🛒 Market · An Hoi · brief mention

   The An Hoi side has more of a backpacker vibe than the old town.