Hoi An is not only great for sightseeing, discovering local cuisine, learning about local culture and shopping, but also taking pictures. It has Hoi An Old Town where visitors like roaming around and hunting beautiful photos for social medias and saving memories. In this article, HoiAn Day Trip Company tell you the most Instagrammable places in Hoi An.
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Hoi An Ancient Town World Heritage
– Location/address: 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’
The Hoi An Ancient Town (or Hoi An Old Town) is a must go place for all visitors who want to have beautiful photos. This historical trading port has pretty streets lined by yellow houses and reddish temples, and decorated by colorful lanterns and flowers. It’s definitely the most Instagrammable spots in Hoi An (and even whole Vietnam). Visitors should come in the early morning to avoid the crowds. Ao dai, Vietnamese traditional long dress is a popular outfit which female travelers choose for their photo shoot here. Private photographer is easy to book, but they often have limited English skills.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers in 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!
Japanese Covered Bridge
– Location/address: Tran Phu St, Minh An ward, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, Vietnam
– Other names: Japanese Covered Bridge, Bridge Pagoda, Cau Temple, Lai Vien Kieu (‘Bridge that Receive Guests from Afar’), Chua Cau, Hoi An Covered Bridge
– Opening hours: 24hrs a day 7 days a week
– Ticket price: 120,000 VND for foreign adults & children above 15 years old, free for smaller kids (see more details)
– Type: covered bridge, footbridge
– Length: 18 meters
– Height:
– Year of construction: early 17th century
– Reason(s) to visit: symbol of Hoi An, the oldest and the most famous bridge of Hoi An, Instagrammable spot
– Best time to visit: morning to early afternoon when crowds of tourist do not come yet
– Time to spend: 30-45 mins
– Recognition(s): Vietnam national heritage (1990), Unesco world heritage site (1999)
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/japanese-covered-bridge-hoi-an
– Food & drink: no
– Shopping: no
– Fact: Japanese Covered Bridge of Hoi An is on Vietnamese money valuing 20,000 VND
Visitors will have at least one picture at the Japanese Bridge, the symbol of Hoi An. Located in the heart of Hoi An Old Town, a UNESCO world heritage site, it’s built in the 17th century by merchants coming from Japan. Later, Chinese people restored it and added a temple behind. In the evening, this place becomes glorious with lantern lights, attracting lots of tourists.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers in 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!
Golden Hands Bridge
– Location/address: Ba Na Hills, Hoa Ninh commune, Hoa Vang district, Da Nang city, Vietnam (near Marseille station)
– Other name(s): Golden Bridge (original), Golden Bridge Vietnam, Da Nang Hands Bridge, Cau Vang, Golden Palm Bridge, Golden Buddha Hand Bridge, Hands of God Vietnam
– Opening hours: 8 AM to 9 PM daily
– Ticket price: 950,000 VND for adult & children whose height is above 1,4 meters (2025)
– Type: pedestrian bridge, tourist bridge
– Length: 150 meters (approx 490 ft)
– Width: 5 meters (3m for walking, 1m each side for flowers)
– Height: 23,3 meters from the ground
– Elevation: 1,414 meters (approx 4,600 ft)
– Years of construction: July 2017 to April 2018
– Opened to public: June 2018
– Reason(s) to visit: a world-famous bridge, one of the most popular instagrammable places in Vietnam, unique architectural design, great natural scenery, pollution-free air
– Best time to visit: early morning, late afternoon
– Time to spend: 30 minutes
– Wheelchair accessible: yes
– How to get there: cable cars, walking
– Recognition(s): world’s leading iconic tourist bridge from 2020 to 2023 by the World Travel Awards, top 10 new world’s wonders by the Daily Mall (2021), the most impressive pedestrian bridge of the world by the Guardian (2018)
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/golden-hands-bridge
– Where to see reviews?: Google reviews, TripAdvisor
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Fact: Golden Bridge at Vietnam has been copied in many places around the world
At an altitude of 1,414 meters, near the top of the King Mountain, Golden Hands Bridge is one of the most Instagrammable spots in Hoi An Vietnam. It’s praised by media press to be a new wonder of the world or once-in-a-lifetime destination for travelers. The best time to visit and photograph is in early morning or late afternoon (just before sunset) because there is no crowds. Bring a selfie stick or drone for better photo opportunities.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers in 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!
My Son Sanctuary
– Location/address: My Son village, Duy Phu commune, Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province, Vietnam
– Name’s meaning: My Son means ‘beautiful mountain’, not ‘my son’
– How to pronounce: /mee son/
– Other name(s): My Son Ruins, My Son Holy Land, My Son Site, My Son Ancient Ruins, My Son Temples, My Son Cham Towers
– Area: 142 hectares
– Age: 4th to 13rd centuries
– Number of buildings: 71
– Opening hour(s): 6 AM to 5 PM everyday (latest 5:30 PM)
– Ticket price: 150,000 VND for foreign adults and children older than 15. It’s free for small ages, but parents still have to pay 30,000 VND for the transfer service.
– Reason(s) to visit: ancient Hindu temples amid dense jungles, a Unesco world heritage site, performances of Cham people
– Best time(s) to visit: early morning, late afternoon, sunny days
– Time to spend: 1,5-3 hours
– Recognition(s): national heritage, special national heritage, Unesco world heritage site (1999)
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/my-son-sanctuary-travel-guide
– Food & drink: yes availables
– Shopping: yes available
– Tour guide: contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Fact: My Son Sanctuary is one of the most visited attractions in the region
Hidden away in dense forests of the Annamite Range, My Son Sanctuary is a complex of many Hindu temples dating from 4th to 14th centuries. It’s often known as the ‘Angkor Wat of Vietnam’ because of their similar grandeur. The best time to visit and photograph is the early morning (just before sunrise) and the late afternoon (just before sunset). This place is one of the most Instagrammable places in Hoi An Vietnam.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers in 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 Night Market (Nguyen Hoang Night Market)
– Location/address: Nguyen Hoang Street, Minh An ward, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, Vietnam
– Other name(s): Nguyen Hoang Night Market, Hoi An Ancient Town Market, An Hoi Night Market
– Opening year: 2000
– Opening hours: sunset to 9:30-10 pm
– Ticket price: free
– Number of stalls: around 150
– Reason(s) to visit: the largest night market in Hoi An, numerous foods to eat and souvenirs to buy, sparkling lantern shops to photograph, lively atmosphere
– Best time(s) to visit: anytime
– Time to spend: at least 30 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/hoi-an-night-market
– Food and drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Fact:
The night market on Nguyen Hoang Street is the biggest night market in Hoi An. Besides those who like trying street foods and going shopping, it also draws many visitors coming to take photos. Lantern shops near its entrance are extremely colorful, providing a perfect background to photograph. The fee is 10,000 VND for a couple of minutes, if don’t buy anything. The best time to visit is right after the sunset because it’s less crowded.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers in 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!
An Bang Beach
– Location: the end of Hai Ba Trung Street, Cam An ward, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, Vietnam
– Other name(s): Cam An Beach
– Opening hours: 24hrs a day, 7 days a week
– Ticket price: no
– Type of beach: sandy beach, public beach,
– Length: about 1 kilometer
– Water temperature:
– Reason(s) to visit: the best beach in Hoi An with fine sandy strand, lots of restaurants and clear water
– Best time(s) to visit: early morning, late afternoon, sunny days
– Time to spend: at least 30 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/an-bang-beach-hoi-an
– Recognition(s): top 10 most beautiful beaches in Asia by TripAdvisor (2024)
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Reviews: Google reviews, TripAdvisor reviews
– Fact: another fishing village in the region has the same name if write without punctuation markets (An Bang, Hue), be careful when search location of An Bang beach
This is the best beach in Hoi An Vietnam. It’s famous for a spacious white-sandy strand by clear water and coconut trees. The view to nearby Cham Islands is also very stunning. If want to visit for taking photos, it’s needed to be here in sunrise and the early morning (before 9 am) or before sunset. From the city center, visitors can take a taxi/electric buggy, ride the bicycle or motorcycle to go to An Bang Beach.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers in 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 Lantern Festival (Hoi An Full Moon Festival)
– Location: Hoi An Old Town, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, Vietnam
– Vietnamese name(s):
– Other name(s): Hoi An Full Moon Lantern Festival, Hoi An Full Moon Festival, Hoi An Old Town Lantern Festival, Hoi An Floating Lantern Festival, Hoi An Festival of Lights, Hoi An Light Festival
– Date(s): the 14th day of each lunar month
– Duration: an evening
– Significance(s): celebrate full moon, commemorate ancestors, pray for good fortune, health and happiness
– Reason(s) to visit: the best traditional festival in Hoi An with a gorgeous beauty of lanterns, highly vibrant atmosphere, and numerous activities
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/hoi-an-lantern-festival
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Recognition(s): national intangible cultural heritage
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Fact: the most famous cultural event in Hoi An
Taking place in the full moon night at the Hoi An Old Town, Hoi An Lantern Festival is the most well known cultural event in Hoi An Vietnam. During it, local people hang up thousands of lanterns in the streets or release hundreds of candle lanterns on the river to pray for good luck. For that reason, the town becomes such colorful, brilliant, and romantic. Of course, those who look for beautiful photos/videos must participate this festival.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers in 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!
The Marble Mountains
– Location/address: 81 Huyen Tran Cong Chua Street, Hoa Hai ward, Ngu Hanh Son district, Da Nang city, Vietnam
– Name in Vietnamese: Ngu Hanh Son (literally ‘the Five Elements Mountain’)
– Other name(s): Non Nuoc (meaning ‘mountain and water’), Pho Da Son (the Buddha Mountain), Ngu Chi Son (literally ‘Five (Buddha’s) Fingers Mountain’)
– Opening hours: 7:30 AM to 5 PM (6 AM to 6 PM in the summertime)
– Ticket price: 40,000 VND/adult & children above 10 years old (2024)
– Mountains: Thuy Son (‘water mountain’, largest), Moc Son (‘wood mountain’), Kim Son (‘metal moutain’), Hoa Son (‘fire mountain’, smallest), Tho Son (‘earth mountain’)
– Elevation: 108 meters (approx 354 ft)
– Type: marble rock, limestone rock
– Age of rock: some millions of years old
– Highest point: Thuong Thai Peak
– Reason(s) to visit: spectacular natural beauty, century-old Buddhist temples, extensive system of caves, peaks with panoramic view, traditional stone carving village, Unesco-listed rock inscriptions
– Best time(s) to visit: early morning, late afternoon, sunny days
– Way(s) to visit: hiking, climbing stairs
– Time to spend: 1,5 to 2 hours
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/marble-mountains-travel-guide
– Recognition(s): national scenic spot (1990), special national scenic spot (2018), Unesco documentary heritage of Asia Pacific (2023)
– Event(s): Quan The Am festival, Vu Lan festival, Lunar New year festival
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Fact: The Marble Mountains is the most famous mountain in Da Nang and Vietnam
Between Da Nang and Hoi An, the Marble Mountains has many photo spots for visitors, such as temples, caves, towers, viewpoints,… It has two ancient temples (Linh Ung Pagoda and Tam Thai Pagoda) and magnificent caves (Am Phu Cave, Huyen Khong Cave). The biggest cave offers spectacular beams of lights falling down from its top in the midday, attracting lots of tourists and local photographers. Sure, the Marble Mountains is one of the most Instagrammable places in Hoi An Vietnam.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers in 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!
Cam Thanh Coconut Village
– Location/address: Cam Thanh commune, Hoi An city, Vietnam
– Name’s meaning: Cam Thanh means ‘richness and peacefulness’
– How to pronounce:
– Other name(s): Cam Thanh Water Coconut Village, Cam Thanh Eco Water Coconut Village, Hoi An Coconut Village, Hoi An Water Coconut Village, Cam Thanh Fishing Village
– Opening hour(s): sunrise to sunset
– Ticket price: free
– Reason(s) to visit: an authentic farming and fishing in Hoi An, basket boat ride through water coconut forest, cooking class, ecotourism destination
– Best time(s) to visit: early morning or late afternoon when there is no crowds
– Time to spend: 1 to 4 hours
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cam-thanh-coconut-village-hoi-an
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Fact:
In Hoi An’s coconut village, visitors will explore the coconut forest by a basket boat, a unique fishing boat originating from the region. During this boat ride, wear a traditional Vietnamese conical hat and have the opportunity to take photos with peaceful canals, ‘spinning boats’ or fishing nets. The best time to visit is the morning when there is no crowds.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers in 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!
Fujian Assembly Hall
– Location/address: 46 Tran Phu street, Minh An ward, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, Vietnam
– Other name(s): Phuc Kien Pagoda, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Assembly Hall of Chinese Fujian Congregation, Ba Pagoda, Hokkien Assembly Hall, Thien Hau Shrine, Hoi quan Phuc (Phuoc) Kien
– Opening hours: 7 AM to 6 PM everyday
– Year of construction: 1757
– Ticket price: 120,000 VND for foreign adult & children above 15 years old, free for smaller kids (see more details)
– Reason(s) to visit: the largest Chinese assembly hall in Hoi An, a famous Instagram spot, sophisticated wood carvings & decorations
– Best time to visit: early morning or late afternoon
– Time to spend: 30-60 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/fujian-assembly-hall-hoi-an
– Recognition(s): national monument (11/1989), Unesco world heritage site (1999)
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Food & drink: not available
– Shopping: yes available
Within the Hoi An Ancient Town world heritage, the Fujian Assembly Hall is the largest one of its kind in Hoi An Vietnam. It has sophisticatedly decorated buildings made by wood, metal, ceramics and other materials. The highlight here is the triple gate, one of the prettiest monuments in town. The best time to visit is the morning when no crowds are seen. Inside the temple, circular incenses and sculptures also attract lots of photo seekers.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers in 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!
Tan Ky Old House
– Location/address: 101 Nguyen Thai Hoc street, Minh An ward, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, Vietnam
– Vietnamese name: Nha Co Tan Ky
– Other name(s): Tan Ky Heritage House, Tan Ky Merchant House, Old House of Tan Ky, Tan Ky Ancestral House, Tan Ky Family House, Le Family Chapel, National Heritage House of Hoi An
– Opening hours: 8 AM to 5:30 PM daily
– Ticket price: 120,000 VND for foreign adults & children above 15 years old, free for smaller kids (see more details)
– Reason(s) to visit: one of the best preserved houses in Hoi An
– Time to spend: 30-45 mins
– Best time to visit: morning when group tours don’t come yet
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/tan-ky-old-house-hoi-an
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Recognition(s): national heritage (1990), Unesco world heritage site (1999)
– Food & drink: not available
– Shopping: yes available
Tan Ky Old House is the best preserved traditional wooden house in Hoi An Vietnam.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers in 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!
Cantonese Assembly Hall
– Location/address: 176 Tran Phu street, Minh An ward, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, Vietnam
– Other name(s): Cantonese Pagoda, Quang Dong/Guangdong Pagoda, Quang Trieu Assembly Hall, Assembly Hall of Chinese Cantonese Congregation, Hoi quan Quang Dong
– Opening hours: 7 AM to 6 PM everyday
– Year of construction: 1757
– Ticket price: 120,000 VND for foreign adult & children above 15 years old, free for smaller kids (see more details)
– Reason(s) to visit: the largest Chinese assembly hall in Hoi An, a famous Instagram spot, sophisticated wood carvings & decorations
– Best time to visit: morning
– Time to spend: 30-60 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cantonese-assembly-hall-hoi-an
– Recognition(s): national monument (17/2/1990), Unesco world heritage site (1999)
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Food & drink: not available
– Shopping: yes available
– Fact: Cantonese Assembly Hall is one of the most visited heritage buildings in Hoi An Ancient Town
Cham Islands (Cu Lao Cham)
– Location: Tan Hiep commune, Hoi An city, Quang Nam, Vietnam
– Name of islands: Hon Lao (‘beach sheoak island’), Hon Dai (‘long island’), Hon Mo (‘tomb island’), Hon La (‘leaf island’), Hon Kho Me (‘dry island the mother’ or ‘big dry island’), Hon Kho Con (‘dry island the baby’ or ‘small dry island’), Hon Tai (‘ear island’), Hon Ong (‘uncle island’)
– Other name(s): Hoi An Islands,
– Name’s meaning: ‘islands of Cham people’ (Cham people lived here before 14th century)
– Area: 16,16 km2
– Population: 2,300 people
– Ticket price: 70,000 VND/adult & children above 1,3m, 35,000 VND/children from 1 to 1,3m, free for smaller kids
– Extra fee: ecological fee (20,000 VND/person), boat transfers, tour, food & drink, shopping
– Reason(s) to visit: beautiful beaches, one of the best snorkeling/diving place in Vietnam
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-islands-travel-guide
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Recognition(s): national marine park (2003), Unesco world biosphere reserve (2009)
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
Tran Phu Street
– Location: Minh An ward, Hoi An city, Vietnam
– Length: 700 meters
– Width: 5 meters
– Direction: from east to west (from the central market)
– West end: the Japanese Covered Bridge (Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St)
– East end: Hoang Dieu St
– Opening hours: all day
– Other hours: pedestrian time is from 9 to 11 am, and 3 to 9-9:30 pm
– Major crossroads: Chau Thuong Van St intersection at the Cantonese Assembly Hall, Hai Ba Trung St intersection at, Le Loi St intersection at, Hoang Van Thu St intersection at the Trung Hoa Assembly Hall, Tieu La St intersection, Tran Quy Cap intersection and Nguyen Hue intersection at the entrance of Hoi An Central Market.
– Recognition(s): one of 71 most beautiful streets in the world (2024)
– Reason(s) to visit: the most beautiful street of Hoi An on which visitors can see the greatest heritage buildings, the biggest local markets, and lots of lantern shops
– Best time to visit: early morning, evening
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/tran-phu-street-hoi-an-vietnam
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Other information: houses on the northern side are numbered evenly, houses on the southern side are numbered oddly
Ba Mu Temple
– Location/Address: 675 Hai Ba Trung St, Minh An ward, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, Vietnam
– Name meaning: Ba Mu means ‘(12) midwives’
– Other name(s): Ba Mu Pagoda, Ba Mu Temple Gate, Triple Gate of Ba Mu Pagoda
– Opening hours: 24hrs a day, 7 days a week
– Ticket price: free
– Reason(s) to visit: one of the most stunning heritage buildings in Hoi An, popular Instagrammable spot in Hoi An
– Best time to visit: early morning, evening
– Time to spend: 15-30 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/ba-mu-temple-hoi-an
– Recognition(s): Unesco world heritage site (1999)
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Fact: Vietnamese people call this building as a pagoda but no Buddha is worshipped here
Hoi An Central Market
– Location/address: main entrance at 19 Tran Phu Street, Minh An ward, Hoi An, Vietnam
– Other name(s): Hoi An Old Market, Hoi An Day Market, Hoi An Wet Market, Hoi An River Market, Hoi An Fresh Market, Hoi An Food Market, Hoi An Old Town Market
– Opening hours: 5 AM to 6 PM daily
– Year of construction: 1848
– Reason(s) to visit: the biggest market in Hoi An, many local foods to try, many local products and souvenirs to buy, an Instagrammable place.
– Time to spend: 30-60 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/hoi-an-central-market
– Tour guide:
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Fact: Hoi An Market is the original name of Hoi An Central Market
Phung Hung Old House
– Location/address: 04 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Cam Pho ward, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, Vietnam
– Other name(s): Phung Hung Ancient House, Nha co Phung Hung
– Opening hours: 8 AM to 5:30-6 PM
– Ticket price: 120,000 VND for foreign adults and children above 15 years old, free for smaller kids (see more details)
– Reason(s) to visit: one of the best preserved houses in Hoi An
– Time to spend: 30-45 mins
– Best time to visit: morning when group tours don’t come yet
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/phung-hung-old-house-hoi-an
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Recognition(s): national heritage (29/6/1993), Unesco world heritage site (1999)
– Food & drink: not available
– Shopping: yes available
– Fact: Phung Hung House is in the former Japanese quarter
Hoai River (Hoi An River)
– Location/address: Hoi An Old Town world heritage, Minh An and Cam Pho wards, Hoi An city, Vietnam
– Other name(s): Hoi An River, Song Hoai, Hoi An Old Town River
– Length: nearly 1,5 km
– Width: 30-40m
– Reason(s) to visit: a beautiful river from sunrise to evening
– Activities: boat ride to release lanterns
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/hoai-river-hoi-an-vietnam
– Fact:
Cua Dai Beach (Hoi An)
– Location: Lac Long Quan Street and Au Co Street, Cam An and Cua Dai wards, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, Vietnam
– Other name(s): Bai bien Cua Dai
– Opening hours: 24hrs a day, 7 days a week
– Ticket price: no
– Type of beach: sandy beach, public beach,
– Length: about 1 kilometer
– Water temperature:
– Reason(s) to visit: the best beach in Hoi An with fine sandy strand, many restaurants
– Best time(s) to visit: early morning, late afternoon, sunny days
– Time to spend: at least 30 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cua-dai-beach-hoi-an
– Recognition(s):
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Reviews: Google reviews, TripAdvisor reviews
– Fact:
Trung Hoa Assembly Hall
– Location/address: 64 Tran Phu Street, Minh An ward, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, Vietnam
– Other name(s): Duong Thuong Assembly Hall, All Chinese Communities Assembly Hall, Assembly Hall of Five Chinese Congregations, Le Nghia Pagoda, Ngu Bang Assembly Hall, Ba Pagoda, Hoi quan Ngu Bang
– Opening hours: 7 AM to 6 PM everyday
– Year of construction: before 1741
– Ticket price: 120,000 VND for foreign adult & children above 15 years old (Hoi An Old Town ticket)
– Reason(s) to visit: one of the largest and the most important Chinese buildings in Hoi An
– Best times to visit: anytime during the day
– Time to spend: 15-30 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/trung-hoa-assembly-hall-hoi-an
– Recognition(s): national monument (17/2/1990), Unesco world heritage site (1999)
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Food & drink: not available
– Shopping: yes available
– Fact: Trung Hoa Assembly Hall is the assembly hall for all Chinese congregations in Hoi An
Hoi An’s Rice Fields
– Location: north, east and south of Hoi An urban areas
– Other names: Hoi An rice paddies
– Type of rice: common rice
– Reason(s) to visit:
– Best time to visit: morning, late afternoon when it’s not too hot
– Time to spend: 15-30 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/hoi-an-rice-fields
– Fact: Rice fields in Hoi An are on flat delta, not in the mountain with terraces like Sapa
The Moonlight Bridge
– Location/address: 65 Tran Quang Khai Street or Huyen Tran Cong Chua Street, Cam Chau ward, Hoi An city, Vietnam
– Other name(s): Gami Walking Bridge, Cau Anh Trang Thuong Cang, Hoi An Memories Land Bridge
– Opening hours: 5 am to 9 pm daily
– Ticket price: 600,000 to 1,200,000 VND for adult & children above 1,4 meters (2024), free if see from river bank
– Type: pedestrian bridge
– Length: 110 meters
– North end: Huyen Tran Cong Chua St, Cam Chau ward, Hoi An
– South end: Hoi An Memories Land (formerly Hoi An Impression Theme Park)
– Height:
– Width: 3,5-4,5 meters
– Weight: 800 tons
– Year(s) of construction: March 2021 to April 2022
– Total cost: 54 billions dong (approx 2,120,000 USD)
– Maximum load: 800 tons
– Reason(s) to visit: one of the most famous bridges in Hoi An, good view from its top (especially in the evening)
– Best time to visit: sunset, evening
– Time to spend: 20-30 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/moonlight-bridge-hoi-an
– Food & drink: no
– Shopping: no
– Fact: This bridge spans a branch of Thu Bon River, not all of it
