2 Days in HOI AN (Vietnam's Most CHARMING Town) 🇻🇳 Things to Do + Eat

14 places in this vlog

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1. 1:27

   Hoi An Central Market

   🛒 Market · Minh An

   By 8:00 a.m. the market is already in full swing, so go early.

2. 2:38

   Japanese Covered Bridge

   🏛️ Historic site · Minh An

   Look for the monkey and dog statues, marking the zodiac years when construction began and ended. Arrive early to avoid crowds.

3. 3:05

   Hoi An Ancient Town

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Minh An

   A cash-only 120,000 dong ticket covers entry to five sites: one blue, one green and three others.

4. 4:14

   Old House of Tan Ky

   🏛️ Historic site · Minh An

   Flood levels are marked inside, including 1964 and 2025; avoid visiting September to December.

5. 4:59

   Museum of Trade Ceramics

   🏛️ Museum · Minh An

   Included as one of the five sites on the Ancient Town ticket.

6. 7:54

   Hoi An Fabric Market

   🛍️ Shopping · Minh An

   Future is one stall that makes clothes; order on day one and bring reference photos.

7. 9:13

   Banh Mi Phuong

   🍜 Street food · Minh An

   The banh mi here has more meat and herbs than versions elsewhere in Vietnam.

8. 10:34

   Hainan Assembly Hall

   ⛩️ Temple · Minh An

   Considered the most colourful of the ticketed sites.

9. 11:09

   Fujian Assembly Hall

   ⛩️ Temple · Minh An

   Hanging incense coils carry the names and wishes of the families who offer them.

10. 12:23

    Cao Lau Ba Le

    🍴 Restaurant · Minh An

    Staff show how to mix the bowl. Legend says cao lau can only be made with water from a secret local well.

11. 14:59

    Bay Mau Coconut Forest

    🚡 Activity · Cam Thanh

    The ride takes about 30 minutes and includes optional boat spinning; a tour with a lantern class cost $18 per person.

12. 20:59

    Mi Quang 92

    🍴 Restaurant · Hoi An

    Reputed to be the best place in town to try mi quang.

13. 22:27

    White Rose Restaurant

    🍴 Restaurant · Cam Pho

    Diners can watch the dumplings being made in the middle of the restaurant. The dipping sauce is a standout.

14. 23:39

    Hoi An Lantern Boat Ride

    🚡 Activity · Minh An

    Skip pre-booked tours and haggle on the spot: 170,000 dong for two for 20 minutes, plus 50,000 for two lanterns.