Hoi An Ancient Town
Hoi An ancient town is truly the most charming place to stop in central Vietnam. The preservation of 18th century architecture & way of life in the old town continues to lure wide eyed visitors.
Once you arrive in Hoi An from the north or south, you'll wish you had planned to stay longer. It's a place that tugs on your sense of peace. It's safe & easy to explore. There's loads to do & see!
Festivals
The full moon festival happens once every lunar month:
see dates for 2007 >>
For three
nights every week the old town is closed to motorized vehicles & the shops
turn down the bright lights & light the lanterns, so even if you aren't
here for a full moon festival, you will still enjoy the peaceful romance of Hoi An
at night. More info >>
Restaurants
You
will be pleasantly surprised at how many restaurants Hoi An has to offer.
Hoi An is known for spectacular local cuisine. Click for the top
Vietnamese restaurants >>
If you fancy western food in Hoi An, the choice is tricky because most
menus list pizza & burgers - but they really shouldn't. Click for the top
Western restaurants >>
Bars
The nightlife of Hoi An involves a handful of watering holes offering different atmospheres. The bars are all walking distance from each other so it's perfect for a crawl & easy to make an informed choice. If you want to pull a naughty late one there's secret spots outside the old town. Here's a full list of boozers >>
Shopping
Hoi
An has over
If you are new to having clothes made to measure - read our helpful guide >>
The market is a busy jumble of commercial excitement & souvenir shops are everywhere in the old town. Remember to ask for a price, halve it then haggle.
Cooking Classes
Vietnamese
cuisine is healthy, fresh & internationally known. The relaxed old town of
Hoi An is the place where people like to enjoy a cooking class. Most
hotels & restaurants will offer a class upon request but there's experts
in the old town who deliver a quality experience that's authentic. Click
to see the top cooking classes >>
Beauty & Massage
Massage or
manicure?
Hoi An offers top quality, low price beauty treatments if you know where
to go. The manicure shown left cost just $2. Click here to find the best
nail shops in Hoi An >> Genuine
massages & physiotherapy can be found in Vietnam: no
funny business >>
History
Explore the ancient
buildings, old houses & temples >>
Read a quick taste of the rich history of Hoi An >>
See a photo gallery of the old town >>
See a photo gallery of the fresh market >>