All tourists need to buy an entry ticket to enter the Hoi An Old Town (the zone was inscribed by Unesco as world heritage site). Within this zone, ticket holders can choose 5 attractions to visit and learn about local history and culture. There are temples, old houses, museums, family chapels, bridge,… So, let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company provide a full list of attractions included by Hoi An Old Town ticket and let you know the best places amongst them.
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Do You Have to Pay to Enter Hoi An Old Town?
To enter Hoi An Old Town, a Unesco world heritage site, tourists need to pay an entrance fee. Its price in 2024 is 120,000 VND for foreign adult and children above 15 years old. It’s free for smaller kids. Ticket offices are on all major roads leading into this area. See more information & details
By Hoi An Old Town ticket pass, visitors can enter and sightsee 5 places amongst more than 20 places around world heritage area. There are temples, pagodas, old houses, museums, family chapels, bridge, communal houses, etc.
List of Attractions Included by Hoi An Old Town Ticket
Japanese Covered Bridge
Located in the heart of Hoi An Old Town, the Japanese Covered Bridge was constructed by Japanese people in the 17th century. It spans a small canal, providing the road link from Japanese town to Chinatown. Later, Chinese people restored this bridge and constructed a small temple behind it, to worship a Taoist god. Since then, it’s been called ‘Pagoda Bridge’ by the locals. Nowadays, the Japanese Bridge at Hoi An is exclusive for pedestrians and is an iconic landmark in the town. See more information & details
Address: the west end of Tran Phu Street
Opening hours: morning to evening
Hoi An Traditional Art Performance House
Near the Museum of Folklore, by the river, this theatre has a show including traditional art performances several times a day (everyday). In which, local artists will sing, dance, play musical instruments and perform Bai Choi, a folk bingo game and singing in the central Vietnam region. When the game ends, one of the visitors receives a small gift (often one lantern). If look for something different from sightseeing, Hoi An Traditional Art Performance House is a good place to go, with a ticket pass. See more information & details
Address: 66 Bach Dang Street
Opening hours: depending on show times
Cantonese Assembly Hall
Not far away from the Japanese Covered Bridge, Cantonese Assembly Hall was constructed in the 19th century by a Chinese Fujian congregation. It serves for meetings and special occasions of the community as well as worship of Quan Cong (a legendary military general in ancient China). In the past, Thien Hau goddess (Goddess of Sea) and Confucius were main deities here. On the 24th day of the sixth lunar month, a festival to commemorate Quan Cong takes place. See more information & details
Address: 176 Tran Phu Street (north end of Chau Thuong Van Street)
Opening hours: 7 am to 6 pm
Fujian Assembly Hall
Quite close to Hoi An Central Market, Fujian Assembly Hall was constructed in the 19th century by the Chinese Fujian congregation. It serves for meetings and special occasions of the community as well as worship of Thien Hau goddess (or Goddess of Sea in English). This goddess is the patron saint for traders, seafarers and fishermen and blesses people with good life, good fortune, good health. That’s why local residents in town have called Fujian Assembly Hall ‘Lady Pagoda’. On 23rd day of the third lunar month yearly, a festival to commemorate the Thien Hau goddess takes place. See more information & details
Address: 46 Tran Phu Street
Opening hours: 7 am to 6 pm
Hainan Assembly Hall
Quite close to Hoi An Central Market, Fujian Assembly Hall was constructed in the 19th century by the Chinese Hainan congregation. It serves for meetings and special occasions of the community as well as worship 108 Hainan Brothers. These deities altogether are the patron saint for traders, seafarers and fishermen and blesses people good life, good fortune, good health. On 27th day of the fifth lunar month yearly, a festival to commemorate them takes place. See more information & details
Address: 10 Tran Phu Street (in the front of Hoi An Fabric/Cloth Market)
Opening hours: 8 am to 5 pm
Teochew Assembly Hall
Near Hoi An Central Market, Teochew Assembly Hall was constructed in the 19th century by the Chinese Teochew congregation. It serves for meetings and special occasions of the community as well as worship Ma Yuan (a military general and politician who lived in ancient China who became god later). This deity is the patron saint for traders, seafarers and fishermen and blesses people with good life, good fortune, good health. He is also known as Fubo Jiangjun which means ‘General Who Calms the Waves’. On the 16th day of the first lunar month yearly, a festival to commemorate him takes place. See more information & details
Address: 362 Nguyen Duy Hieu Street
Opening hours: 8 am to 5 pm
Trung Hoa Assembly Hall
Trung Hoa Assembly Hall was constructed in the 18th century by five Chinese congregations, including Cantonese, Fujian, Hainan, Teochew and Hakka. It serves for meetings and special occasions of all Chinese people in Hoi An, teach etiquette for young generations, and worship Thien Hau goddess (Goddess of Sea), the chief patron deity of all communities. Additionally, because of the small population, the Hakka community also has been using this building as their assembly hall. On the 23rd day of the third lunar month yearly, a festival to commemorate him takes place. See more information & details
Address: 64 Tran Phu Street
Opening hours: 8 am to 5 pm
Quan Cong Temple (Ong Pagoda)
In the front of the Hoi An Central Market, Quan Cong Temple at Hoi An was constructed in the 17th century. Like its name, it’s dedicated to worship Quan Cong, a military general who lived in ancient China who becomes god after death. His temple is one of holiest temples to pray for good fortune, good business in the belief of local traders and sellers. On the 13rd day of the 5th lunar month yearly, a festival to commemorate him occurs here, drawing lots of prayers with offspring. See more information & details
Address: 362 Nguyen Duy Hieu Street
Opening hours: 8 am to 5 pm
Quan Am Pagoda
Behind Quan Cong Temple, in front of Hoi An Central Market, Quan Am Pagoda was constructed in the 17th century or even older. It’s a place to worship Quan Am or Lady Buddha or Bodhisattva or Guan Yin or Goddess of Mercy. In local belief, she blesses safe trip on the sea for traders and seafarers as well as good life, good health and peace of mind for people. Although this pagoda has too many things to see for visitors, it’s important and tranquil here. See more information & details
Address: 13 Nguyen Hue Street
Opening hours: 8 am to 5 pm
Minh Huong Communal House
Between Quan Cong Temple and Hainan Assembly Hall, Minh Huong Communal House is the ancestral temple of all Chinese communities in Hoi An. It’s constructed in the middle of the 17th century or earlier. Its wooden architecture and decoration showcase a high level of craftsmanship from carpenters at Kim Bong Village in Hoi An. During its life, it’s restored many times. See more information & details
Address: 14 Tran Phu Street
Opening hours: 8 am to 5 pm
Phung Hung Old House
Very close to the Japanese Covered Bridge, Phung Hung Old House was constructed in the mid-17th century or earlier. It has two storeys, with the main entrance facing the south (the major road). Because located in the former Japanese quarter, the architecture and decoration of this house have influences from Japan (that make it different from other preserved houses). At Phung Hung House, in the past, people sold cinnamons, black peppers, salt, silk, and glassware. Today, visitors can see souvenirs, hand-weaved embroideries and watch female needleworkers at work. See more information & details
Address: 4 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street
Opening hours: 8 am to 6 pm
Tan Ky Old House
Tan Ky Old House was constructed in the first half of the 19th century by the Le family. Until now, this house was unchanged in architecture and those who live in it are in the 7th generation. In the past, it’s a shophouse where silk and cinnamon were sold (no longer today). In its front, there is one major road, providing many opportunities to introduce selling products to pedestrians, while in its back, there is the river, convenient to load and offload the goods. During the rainy season, the river may overflow and then inundate the ground floor. At that time, owners will use a lift to move all stuff up to the upper floor. Water levels each year are still featured in the back house of Tan Ky House. See more information & details
Address: 101 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street
Opening hours: 8 am to 6 pm (may close in noon)
Quan Thang Old House
Quan Thang Old House was constructed in the 18th century. It’s a one-storey wooden house, with an architecture typical to the Huaxia region in China. The family living here today has made and served white rose dumplings everyday. This cake is unique to Hoi An’s old town and its recipe is heirloom. It’s made with rice, steamed before eaten with chilli fish sauce and fried shallot (on the plate). Its name originates from its shape that looks like a white rose flower. See more information & details
Address: 77 Tran Phu Street
Opening hours: 9:30 am to 6 pm
Duc An Old House
Close to Kazik Park, Duc An Old House was constructed in the 19th century. It has been owned and managed by the family of sir Cao Hong Lanh, the founding member of Vietnamese Revolutionary Youth League at Hoi An. That’s why it is also known as Cao Hong Lanh’s memorial house. This house was opened in 2010, showing visitors its history as a Chinese medicine shop, bookstore, meeting place of patriots as well as exceptionally well preserved architecture. It has some special carvings and decorative motifs not found anywhere else in the town. See more information & details
Address: 149 Tran Phu Street
Opening hours: 8 am to 8 pm
Museum of Sa Huynh Culture
Near the Japanese Covered Bridge, this museum is dedicated to Sa Huynh culture which flourished in central and southern Vietnam from 1,000 BC to 200 AD. It’s established in 1994 and today, houses nearly 1,000 artifacts. On the ground and upper floors, visitors can read information about Sa Huynh culture in Hoi An. Here, archaeologists found many burial sites that are characterized by clay jars. The jar preserves the whole body of the dead people or their ashes, along with ceremonial offsprings and accessories. See more information & details
Address: 149 Tran Phu Street
Opening hours: 8 am to 8 pm
Museum of Hoi An Trade Ceramics
On the oldest road in Hoi An, Museum of Trade Ceramics is a two-floor wooden house and opened to visitors in 1995 after restoration under partnership with Japanese masters. It accommodates about 400 artifacts, including a small portion of trade ceramics discovered in the shipwreck at Cham Islands. In the past, Hoi An port was the meeting place of Vietnamese people and foreigners, with commercial quarters. One of the things they traded is high-quality ceramic, many of which were produced in Chu Dau village in northern Vietnam. See more information & details
Address: 80 Tran Phu Street
Opening hours: 7 am to 9 pm
Museum of Hoi An Folklore
This museum showcases all folk traditions and cultures across Hoi An. It’s a wooden house with two entrances, two floors and many rooms. Here, these traditions are introduced: silk weaving and making clothes, pottery making, lantern making, carpentry, boat building, rice growing, fishing, singing and dancing (such as Bai Choi, Ba Trao), festivals, eating culture, wedding, costumes, ancestor worship, etc. See more information & details
Address: 33 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, 62 Bach Dang Street
Opening hours: 7 am to 9 pm
Hoi An Museum of History & Culture
The Hoi An Museum is the largest museum in Hoi An. It has many exhibitions, alongside numerous artifacts, photos and maps, showing visitors the history and culture of the area. On the ground floor, there are two collections of Chu Dau ceramic and Bat Trang ceramic, premium ceramics to export in Vietnam at that time. In Hoi An, they were found either on the mainland or the sea. Upstairs, important/major historical stages of the city are introduced with information written in Vietnamese and English. Those who are interested in the Vietnam War, will find some interesting artfacts to have a look at, such as pieces of an aircraft. See more information & details
Address: 10B Tran Hung Dao Street
Opening hours: 7 am to 5 pm
Museum of Hoi An Traditional Medicine
When Hoi An reached its peak in international commerce, many medicine shops opened. Nowadays, just a few of them remain. This museum shows visitors two types of medicine practices in town at that time: Vietnamese (‘southern herbology’) and Chinese (‘northern herbology’). On two floors, it’s possible to see the place where the doctor sees patients, where patients wait, where the doctor picks medicine, sun dry medicine, different types of medical plants,… See more information & details
Address: 46 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street (in the front of Hoi An Folklore Museum)
Opening hours: 7 am to 5 pm
Tran Family Chapel
Tran Family Chapel is one of the best preserved family chapels in Hoi An. Its main function is to worship ancestors, preserve precious collections, genealogy books, and to be a meeting place for anniversaries and ceremonies. This wooden building was constructed in the first years of the 19th century by Tran Tu Nhac, a mandarin in Gia Long king’s government. After its inauguration, he traveled to China as Vietnam’s envoy. See more information & details
Address: 21 Le Loi Street
Opening hours: 7 am to 5 pm
Nguyen Tuong Family Chapel
Nguyen Tuong Family Chapel is one of the best preserved family chapels in Hoi An. Its main function is to worship ancestors, preserve precious collections, genealogy books, and to be a meeting place for anniversaries and ceremonies. This wooden building was constructed in the 19th century as the private residence of Nguyen Tuong Van, a high-ranking official in the government. After his death, it became the ancestry temple to worship him, his children and the next generations. See more information & details
Address: 8/2 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street
Opening hours: 8 am to 5 pm
Cam Pho Communal House
Near the west end of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Cam Pho Communal House is the most important building in Cam Pho village, one of the oldest villages in Hoi An. It’s used to worship Dai Can Goddess, a water deity and 10 other local gods/goddesses. During its life, it experienced some restorations. See more information & details
Address: 52 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street
Opening hours: 8 am to 5 pm
The Black Sesame Soup Demonstration
Next to Ba Le Well, within a small laneway, this place is the house of Ngo Thieu, a street vendor who sold black sesame soup for more than 70 years. This food is one of the local specialty foods that is made by black sesame, arrowroot powder, sweet potato, fresh pennywort, cheese plant, and cane sugar. It originates from Canton in southern China and was introduced into Hoi An by Cantonese who migrated some hundreds of years ago. Inside the house, visitors will see all ingredients, photos showing all steps to make the soup, all tools to make and sell it as well as beautiful pictures about Ngo Thieu and his wife (taken by Rehann photographer). The family serves it with a price of about 20,000 VND/bowl. See more information & details
Address: 45/17 Tran Hung Dao Street (‘Ba Le alleyway’)
Opening hours: 8 am to 7 pm (may close in noon)
The Japanese Culture Gallery
Next to Phung Hung Old House, with a similar architectural style, the Japanese Culture Gallery is opened to introduce visitors to some slices of Japanese long-standing culture and heritage. Here, visitors will see tea ceremony space(s), exhibitions about the history of Japanese people at Hoi An, the famous marriage between Vietnam’s princess and a Japanese merchant, highlights of Nagasaki city, etc. See more information & details
Address: 6 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street
Opening hours: 7 am to 5 pm
Which Attractions Should I Visit?
Japanese Covered Bridge: Must See
We believe that the Japanese Covered Bridge is a must see attraction in Hoi An Old Town. More than that, it’s even the emblem of the whole town, a Unesco world heritage site. Its history of construction symbolizes the friendship between Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese people. Its architecture is special, featured by a bridge below and a ‘house’ above, with a temple in the back. Further, it’s associated with legends and local beliefs as well as a famous Instagrammable spot.
Best Assembly Hall(s) in Hoi An
Visitors will realize that there are 5 assembly halls in Hoi An Ancient Town. So how to know which is the best one(s) to visit? Here are our thoughts:
– Fujian Assembly Hall: has the largest area with most buildings and ornate decoration, a popular Instagrammable spot.
– Cantonese Assembly Hall: has impressive and beautifully-decorated buildings, plus nice sculptures, mural paintings and flower gardens.
– Hainan Assembly Hall, Teochew Assembly Hall, Trung Hoa Assembly Hall: lesser known and smaller than the two above places, but have beautiful interior decorations.
So, the best Chinese assembly hall(s) in Hoi An Old Town is Fujian Assembly Hall or Cantonese Assembly Hall.
Best Old House(s) in Hoi An
Visitors will realize that there are 5 assembly halls in Hoi An Ancient Town. So how to know which is the best one(s) to visit? Here are our thoughts:
– Tan Ky Old House: very popular attraction (so often busy), has a typical local housing architecture and a well-decorated interior, free guiding service, shows flood levels over the year.
– Phung Hung Old House: popular attraction (so often busy), has a typical local housing architecture but with Japanese influence, hand-weaving silk painting workshop, free guiding service.
– Duc An Old House: busy in the dry season (domestic tourist season) and less busy in the rainy season (international tourist season), has a typical local housing architecture
– Quan Thang Old House: least touristy, still has a typical architecture, plus experience of watching how locals make white rose dumplings and trying then if want to buy
So, the best ancient house(s) in Hoi An Old Town is Tan Ky House or Phung Hung House.
Best Museum(s) in Hoi An
There are 5 museums in Hoi An Ancient Town now. In the future, there will be more museums established to allow visitors to know other sides of the town. Main theme of each museum tells us already what they have. So, firstly the best museum is the one whose theme you are most interested in.
On the other hand, the ‘best’ museum(s) should have professional, organized ways to exhibit as well as interesting artifacts. For that reason, we recommend going to the Museum of Trade Ceramics, Museum of Sa Huynh Culture or Museum of Folklore.
While Sa Huynh Culture Museum and Trade Ceramics Museum focus on the history and archaeology, the Folklore Museum provides insights into traditional costume, beliefs, crafts, etc. This museum itself is a large wooden house with two storeys, two entrances (one looking to the river), and many rooms. The Museum of Trade Ceramics is also an old, two-floor wooden house. So, if not interested in Sa Huynh culture, these wooden buildings are both worth seeing.
Recommended Attractions to Visit
Each Hoi An Old Town ticket holder can sightsee 5 places from the list above.
1- Japanese Covered Bridge: the emblem of the whole town and city
2- Tan Ky Old House or Phung Hung Old House
3- Hoi An Traditional Art Performance House
4- Fujian Assembly Hall or Cantonese Assembly Hall
5- Folklore Museum, Trade Ceramics Museum or Sa Huynh Culture Museum
On your day of travel, one or more places in this list may be closed (especially museums), let’s go back on the next day(s) if possible. The validity of the ticket is from when you buy it until when you leave Hoi An.
Update: In 2024, visitors will show the ticket pass to scan QR code at attractions. Additionally, 5 ‘included’ attractions must be Japanese Bridge or/and Quan Cong Temple, one of community-owned or family-owned heritage buildings (such as Chinese assembly halls, ancient houses, temples), one of state-owned places (such as museums). Meaning that with one ticket, visitors just can see 1 assembly hall, 1 old house, and others can be flexible. If want to visit one more assembly hall or old house, visitors will need to buy one more ticket. For that reason, we recommend going to: (1) Japanese Bridge, (2) Cantonese Assembly Hall or Fujian Assembly Hall, (3) Tan Ky Old House or Phung Hung Old House or Duc An Old House, (4) Hoi An Traditional Art Performance House, (5) a museum.
Other stunning attractions within Hoi An Old Town that visitors do not need to pay a fee (if bought town entry ticket): Hoi An Central Market, Ba Mu Temple, Kazik Park, Hoi An Night Market (Nguyen Hoang Night Market), Hoi An Confucius Temple, Red Seal Ship Model, Phap Bao Pagoda.
Besides that, those who like taking good photos for social media feeds, should go to lantern streets, lantern shops, rooftop café, yellow walls, bougainvillea flowers, etc. See more information & details
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 (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.
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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: Heritage Sites, Crafts & Show
– Hoi An Early Morning Walking Tour with Local Pho & Coffee
– Hoi An Afternoon Walking Tour + Thu Bon River Sunset Cruise
– Hoi An Night Tour from Hoi An: Lantern Boat, Markets & Food
– Hoi An Walking Tour with Sightseeing & Cooking Class
– Hoi An Late Afternoon Walking Tour with Local Food Tastings
– Hoi An Walking Tour with Thanh Ha Pottery Village by Boat
– 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 (4 hours duration from departure time)
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!
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– Hoi An Half Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Highlights Tour
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– 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
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!
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