Hoi An may be flooded during the rainy season, especially after typhoon landfall, but not annual or serious. In this article, HoiAn Day Trip Company will provide all information about it.
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Must Knows about Hoi An Old Town (Vietnam)
– Location/adress: Minh An ward, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, Vietnam
– Other name(s): Hoi An Ancient Town, Hoi An Old City, Hoi An Old Quarters, Hoi An Historic Center, Pho Co Hoi An
– Area: 30 hectares
– Main street(s): Tran Phu Street, Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Bach Dang Street, Phan Chu Trinh Street, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street
– Number of residents: around 10,000 people
– Ethnicities: Viet (Kinh) people, Hoa people
– Opening hours: 24hrs a day, 7 days a week
– Ticket price: 120,000 VND/adult & children above 15 years old (see more details)
– Reason(s) to visit: the best preserved historic town in Southeast Asia, a world heritage site, a tons of photo spots, gorgeous lanterns at night, great shopping experience, many local specialty dishes & much more
– Time to spend: at least 1/2 day
– Best time to visit: early morning, late afternoon to evening, lantern festival
– Recognition(s): Unesco world heritage site (1999), one of best tourist attractions in Vietnam, one of leading attractions in Asia, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, top cultural destinations in the world & much more
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/hoi-an-old-town-travel-guide
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Fact: Hoi An Old Town is known as ‘yellow town’ or ‘lantern town’ or ‘the prettiest town of Vietnam’
Hoi An Old Town on Map
Does Hoi An Flood Every Year?
Hoi An is not flooded every year, but it’s common during the peak period of the rainy season, especially from October through December when the typhoons make landfall in the area.
During the rainy season, Thu Bon River rises high due to heavy rain and water released from hydroelectric dams in the mountains. Hoi An (specifically Hoi An’s Old Town) lies on the bank of this river, therefore it’s often inundated by water, giving it the nickname ‘Venice or Vietnam’.
The flooding in Hoi An usually lasts 1-3 days. In the Old Town, riverside roads Bach Dang and Cong Nu Ngoc Hoa as well as An Hoi Island, are flooded first. After that, Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Phan Boi Chau Street.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers to Hoi An Vietnam. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Which Areas Will Be Flooded in Hoi An?
In the Old Town of Hoi An, these roads/streets will be flooded: Bach Dang Street, Nguyen Phuc Chu Street, Nguyen Hoang Street, Cong Nu Ngoc Hoa Street, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Cao Hong Lanh Street, Dao Duy Tu Street, Thoai Ngoc Hau Street, Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, part of Le Loi Street, part of Hoang Van Thu Street, streets around Hoi An Central Market, Nguyen Duy Hieu Street, Phan Boi Chau Street,… (please see the map below)
Islands on Thu Bon River like An Hoi Island (close to Old Town), Cam Kim Island, Cam Nam Island, and island of Hoi An Memories Land will be flooded. Visiting or staying overnight on these islands are not to do.
Due to bad weather, going to Cham Islands (on the sea) are prohibited, therefore staying here is impossible.
On the other hand, these areas in Hoi An are not flooded: section of city center from Tran Hung Dao Street to the north, Tra Que Vegetable Village, An Bang Beach, Ha My Beach, Tan Thanh Beach,…
To avoid the flooding in Hoi An, visitors shouldn’t book the hotel near the rivers or on islands on Thu Bon River. Staying overnight in nearby Da Nang city is also a good choice (and then have a day trip to Hoi An when the flooding stops or reduces).
If the hotel lies within the flooded area, visitors need to leave when the streets are covered by water. The hotel can assist a boat to carry guests and their luggage to the higher place.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers to Hoi An Vietnam. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Hoi An Flood Map
[The blue zone on the map is the flooded area in Hoi An]
HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers to Hoi An Vietnam. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Things to Do in Hoi An When It’s Flooded
While Hoi An has been flooded, visitors can sightsee Tran Phu Street, the most beautiful road in the town, and cultural/historical places along it such as Cantonese Assembly Hall, Ba Mu Temple, Duc An Old House, Kazik Park, Quan Thang Old House, Museum of Sa Huynh Culture, Museum of Trade Ceramics, Museum of Local Products, Trung Hoa Assembly Hall, Fujian Assembly Hall, Quan Cong Temple, Minh Huong Communal House, Hainan Assembly Hall, Teochew Assembly Hall,…
Because of their high location, visitors also still can visit these places: Tran Family Chapel, Phap Bao Pagoda,…
During flooding, visitors can not see these places: Hoi An Night Market, Tan Ky Old House, Hoi An Traditional Art Performance House, Hoi An Central Market, Hoi An Lune Center for Performing Arts, Nguyen Tuong Family Chapel, Phung Hung Old House, Japanese Culture Gallery, Cam Pho Communal House, Red Seal Ship, Museum of Traditional Medicine, Museum of Folklore, Diep Dong Nguyen House,…
Japanese Covered Bridge is the only place in town where visitors can go anytime. Ancient houses, Chinese assembly halls, museums,…are closed during the flooding and also open at least 1/2 day after the flooding gone.
After the flooding, streets are dirty and smelly (so not great to sightsee). Attractions, shops, restaurants,… are not ready yet to open (busy for cleansing and rearrangements). For that reason, please come to Hoi An at least 1 or 2 days after the flooding gone.
‘Lantern boat’ (sampan boat on the river to release lanterns at night in Hoi An) is not available. Likewise, there are no boat trips on Thu Bon River as well.
In other areas of Hoi An:
– My Son Sanctuary is flooded when flooding occurs in Hoi An. It’s located in a narrow valley that is flooded quickly when it rains heavily. Roads from the city to this place are covered by water, making it inaccessible during the flood.
– Beaches in Hoi An are not flooded, but the sea water will be cold and the waves are usually big.
– Depending on the flood level, Cam Thanh Coconut Village (and its popular basket boat tour) may be available or closed. Please have a double check on the date. Cooking schools in this village are closed too.
– Entire Cam Kim Island will be inundated, so all places on this island are impossible to access and sightsee (like Kim Bong Carpentry Village, Tra Nhieu Village, Ban Thach Mat Village,…).
– Thanh Ha Pottery Village and Thanh Ha Terracotta Park is flooded as it’s by the river. Please do not go to this village.
– Tra Que Vegetable Village is not flooded but if it rains a lot, going around or learning about traditional farming culture here is not ideal. However, a cooking class should be considered.
– Rice fields in Hoi An will have no rice to see (rice crop stops before the rainy season already). Fields near Tra Que Village are filled by water, but provide the chance to see local life (fishing, water buffalo, etc)
– It’s impossible to visit Cham Islands because getting there is super dangerous when the weather is stormy.
In Da Nang, visitors can sightsee Marble Mountains, Am Phu Cave, Lady Buddha, Ba Na Hills, Golden Bridge, Cham Sculpture Museum, Dragon Bridge, Han Market, Pink Church, Han River Bridge, Love Bridge,… A trip to some of these attractions is a good idea to spend the day (while Hoi An is still flooded).
Note: Visitors should go to Hoi An Old Town when the flood water is low (because of experience and safety reasons). When the Hoi An Night Market opens, other attractions and activities are all ready. Keep update about its opening status to know the best time to visit the area.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers to Hoi An Vietnam. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Itinerary to Visit Hoi An Old Town for First Timer
First of all, to enter and visit the Hoi An Old Town (the part inscribed by Unesco), visitors need to buy an entry ticket. Its price is 120,000 VND per adult and children above 15 years old and free of charge for smaller kids. Entry to 5 attractions is also included for free. See more information & details
If possible, first time visitors should go with a local guide, to know better about history and culture. Contact us by +84968009827 (call/whatsapp) to book a private English-speaking guide.
We suggest this itinerary for first timers:
Total distance: 1,65 kilometers
– Starting point: the Japanese style gate (the west end of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street). A model of the Red Seal Ship Model (Japanese merchant’s ship) and a ticket office are in a close distance.
– Walk along Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street. On this road, visitors will have the chance to sightsee Cam Pho Communal House (ticket required), Japanese Culture Gallery (ticket required), Phung Hung Old House (one of the best heritage houses, ticket required), Nguyen Tuong Family Chapel (in the alleyway, ticket required).
– Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the symbol of Hoi An. This place definitely is a must see attraction.
– Walk along Tran Phu Street, the most beautiful road in Hoi An, until Hoi An Central Market. On this road, visitors will have the chance to sightsee so many historical attractions. From the bridge to the market, there are Cantonese Assembly Hall (ticket required), Museum of Sa Huynh Culture (ticket required), Duc An Old House (ticket required), Kazik Park (free), Quan Thang Old House (ticket required), Museum of Trade Ceramics (ticket required), Trung Hoa Assembly Hall (ticket required), Fujian Assembly Hall (ticket required), Quan Cong Temple (ticket required), Quan Am Pagoda (ticket required), Hoi An Central Market (free to enter), a couple of rooftop coffee shops, Instagrammable spots, shophouses selling lanterns, food, souvenirs and fashion items.
– Walk southwards and along Tieu La Street (east side of Hoi An Central Market). On this road, there are many vendors and stalls selling a diversity of local products, giving a good chance to know about local life and photograph.
– Walk westwards and along Bach Dang Street (the riverside street). On this road, visitors will see Hoi An Traditional Performance House (ticket required if want to watch shows) and Museum of Folklore (ticket required).
– Turn into Le Loi Street and then turn left, walking along Nguyen Thai Hoc Street. On this road, visitors will see Tan Ky Old House (one of the best heritage houses, ticket required) and Diep Dong Nguyen Old House (not yet opened to visitors, see from outside).
– The ending point: the crossroad near the north end of An Hoi Bridge or the west end of Nguyen Thai Hoc Street. In the evening, from here, visitors can walk cross the bridge and then turn right to see the entrance of the Hoi An Night Market, the biggest night market in Hoi An.
For more details and the map, please browse https://hoiandaytrip.com/hoi-an-self-guided-walking-tour
HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers to Hoi An Vietnam. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Guided Tours to Hoi An Ancient Town Vietnam
From Hoi An
– Hoi An Old Town Walking Tour – 2 Hour Express Tour with Local
– Hoi An Half Day Walking Tour with Traditional Art Performance
– Hoi An City Tour: Old Town, Coconut Village & Lunch
– Hoi An Morning Walking Tour with Local Breakfast & Coffee
– Hoi An Afternoon Walking Tour with Thu Bon River Sunset Cruise
– Hoi An Night Tour with Lantern Boat Ride & Dinner
– Hoi An History & Food Tour – Famous Landmarks & Specialty Dishes
– Hoi An Instagram Tour: Best Photo Spots & Rooftop Café
– Hoi An Old Town Food Tour with Night Boat Ride
– Hoi An Old Town Private Walking Tour with Local Expert
– Hoi An City Tour by Electric Car
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours in Hoi An and Da Nang. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
From Da Nang
– Hoi An Half Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang with Coconut Forest Basket Boat Ride
– Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang with Hoi An Memories Show
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Full Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An City Tour from Airport
– Marble Mountain, Monkey Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Full Day Tour from Da Nang with Chinese Speaking Guide
– My Son Sanctuary & Hoi An Tour – World Heritage Site Tour
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Tour & Hoi An Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Tour from Da Nang Cruise Port
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Tour from Chan May Cruise Port
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Intercontinental Danang Resort
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Lang Co
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours in Hoi An and Da Nang. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Places to Visit near in Hoi An Old Town
– Bridges: Japanese Covered Bridge (Pagoda Bridge), Moonlight Bridge, An Hoi Bridge (Bridge of Lights), Cam Nam Bridge
– Museums: Museum of Sa Huynh Culture, Museum of Sa Folklore, Museum of Trade Ceramics, Museum of Traditional Medicine, Hoi An Museum of History & Culture, Japanese Culture Gallery, Black Sesame Soup Demonstration, Museum of Local Products
– Chinese assembly halls: Cantonese Assembly Hall, Fujian Assembly Hall, Trung Hoa Assembly Hall, Hainan Assembly Hall, Teochew Assembly Hall
– Heritage houses: Tan Ky Old House, Phung Hung Old House, Duc An Old House, Quan Thang Ancient House, Diep Dong Nguyen House, Thai Phien Ancient House
– Temples & pagodas: Quan Cong Temple (Ong Pagoda), Ba Mu Temple, Phap Bao Pagoda, Quan Am Pagoda, Hoi An Confucius Temple, Cao Dai Temple of Hoi An, Hoi An Ancestral Temple, Cam Pho Confucius Temple, Minh Huong Confucius Temple, Vien Giac Pagoda, Hy Hoa Temple
– Family chapels: Tran Family Chapel, Nguyen Tuong Family Chapel
– Communal houses: Cam Pho Communal House, Hoi An Communal House, Minh Huong Communal House, Tu Le Communal House, Xuan Lam Communal House, Son Phong Communal House
– Markets: Hoi An Central Market, Hoi An Cloth/Fabric Market, Hoi An Night Market (Nguyen Hoang Night Market), Cam Pho Market
– Theatres: Hoi An Traditional Art Performance House, Hoi An Lune Center for Performing Arts (now where Teh Dar Show takes place), Hoi An Memories Land Theme Park (now where Hoi An Memories Show takes place)
– Famous streets: Tran Phu Street, Phan Chu Trinh Street, Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Bach Dang Street/Wharf, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Hoi An Lantern Streets
– Other points of interest: Red Seal Ship Model, Hoi An Evanlegical Church, Thong Dang Prison & Park, Kazik Park (Memory Statue of Kazimierz Kwiatkowski), Hoai River (Hoi An River), Song Hoai Square, An Hoi Sculpture Park, Hoi An Catholic Church, Hoi An Prison, Hoi An Central Park, Ba Le Well, Hoi An Lantern Park, An Hoi Island, Cam Nam Island, Thu Bon River, Da Ken Tree
Photos, Videos about Hoi An During Flood
Here are beautiful photos and videos about Hoi An during the flood:
