Hoi An is Vietnam's most magical town, and after multiple visits documenting everything from empty sunrise streets to packed lantern-lit evenings, we've created this complete guide to help you experience it all.

Quick essentials:

• Best time to visit: March-June (dry, pleasant weather)
• Getting here: 40 minutes from Da Nang by car/taxi
• Days needed: 3-4 days minimum
• Internet: Holafly eSIM with unlimited data (code THEDUFRESNES saves up to 32%)
• UNESCO status: Ancient Town is a World Heritage Site

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Table of Contents

1. Ancient Town - UNESCO Heritage Site
2. Lantern Magic at Night
3. An Bang Beach
4. Food & Restaurants
5. Heaven & Earth Bike Tour
6. When to Visit
7. Getting Around
8. Where to Stay
9. Internet & eSIM for Vietnam
10. Money-Saving Tips

Ancient Town - Walking Through Living History {#ancient-town}

Hoi An's Ancient Town is what happens when a city becomes a museum without forgetting it's still someone's home. The UNESCO World Heritage designation protects architecture that blends Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, and French influences from when this was a major trading port over 100 years ago.

Best Time to Visit Ancient Town

Early Morning (Before 8 AM):

• Empty streets perfect for photography
• Locals doing daily routines
• Cool temperatures (especially important if dressing in traditional clothing)
• Shops closed but streets being swept and prepared
• This is when to come for photos without crowds

Daytime (9 AM - 5 PM):

• All shops open
• Can visit temples and museums (ticket required)
• Busy with tourists
• Hot (bring water, stay hydrated)

Evening/Night (After 6 PM):

• Lanterns light up everything
• Streets packed with people
• Night market opens
• Magical atmosphere
• Music playing from street poles

What You'll See in Ancient Town

Japanese Covered Bridge: The most iconic structure in Hoi An, connecting the main street across a small waterway. Built by Japanese merchants, it's ornate, photogenic, and always crowded. Visit early morning or late evening for better photos.

Old Buildings & Architecture:

• Yellow colonial buildings with aged wood facades
• Chinese assembly halls and temples
• French-influenced shophouses
• Narrow alleyways perfect for exploring
• Bougainvillea climbing weathered walls

The River: The Thu Bon River runs alongside the Ancient Town. Wooden facades and bridges reflect in the water. This is where lantern boats launch at night.

Streets Worth Walking:

• Main street from Japanese Bridge to the market
• River road (both sides)
• Small alleyways perpendicular to main streets (great for photos)
• Street leading to night market

Tickets & Entry

Free to walk the streets, but some specific sites require tickets:

• Temples and historic houses: Tickets sold at yellow hut entrance
• Entry points are marked
• Most people just walk the streets for free
• Tickets allow entry to multiple sites

Scooter restrictions:

• Limited scooter access during busy times
• Pedestrian-only zones in evening
• Some scooters still sneak through early morning

Photography Tips

Best photo spots:

• Japanese Covered Bridge (side angles, not front)
• Small alleyways off main streets
• River reflections (bridge on main river road)
• Traditional clothing shops (colorful backgrounds)
• Early morning empty streets

For professional photos:

• Hire traditional clothing (ao dai) from many shops
• Come before 8 AM to avoid crowds
• Rooftop cafes offer overhead views (Faithful Cafe has rooftop)

Lantern Magic - Hoi An at Night {#lantern-night}

When darkness falls, Hoi An transforms. This is when the town truly shines (literally). Every tree, shop, and bridge is draped in lanterns creating warm pools of light across the Ancient Town.

What Makes Night Special

Lanterns everywhere:

• Every shop has lanterns
• Trees covered in lantern strings
• River boats carrying lanterns
• Night market filled with lantern vendors
• You can buy lanterns to take home

Atmosphere:

• Traditional orchestra music playing from street poles
• Warm lighting instead of harsh daylight
• Cooler temperatures
• Lively but not obnoxious crowds
• Everyone shopping, eating ice cream, having drinks

Activities at night:

• Shopping (all stores open, leather goods, clothing, souvenirs)
• Lantern boat rides on the river
• Releasing lanterns on the water
• Night market browsing
• Rooftop bars and cafes
• River-side restaurants

Lantern Boat Rides

How it works:

• Buy tickets along the river (multiple vendors)
• Ticket prices: Negotiate (we saw 2 people/1 boat offers)
• Duration: 20-30 minutes floating down river
• They provide life jackets (required, though some people don't wear them)

Worth it? If you want the iconic Hoi An experience of floating down the river surrounded by lanterns, yes. It's touristy but magical. The life jackets can be awkward for photos, but it's the rules.

Alternative: Watch from the bridges as boats float underneath. Free and you get great photos from above.

Releasing Lanterns on the Water

Cost: 5,000-20,000 VND (vendors start high, negotiate down to 10,000 or less)

How it works:

• Buy small floating lanterns from vendors along river
• Make a wish
• Light candle inside and release onto water
• Lanterns float downstream

Our experience: Vendor said 20,000 VND at first, immediately changed to 10,000 VND. It's a fun cultural experience and supports locals.

Night Market

Located past the main bridge on the river, the night market is a shopping paradise:

• Lanterns (buy to take home)
• Clothing and textiles
• Souvenirs
• Street food
• Live music sometimes

We haven't fully filmed this yet (coming back to do full night market video), but it's worth exploring if you love markets and shopping.

Restaurants at Night

River-side restaurants are the move:

• Morning Glory Restaurant: Highly recommended (we have this saved to try)
• Rooftop cafes with views
• Street-side tables with lantern ambiance
• Vietnamese and international food

Vibe: Tables with tablecloths, lanterns overhead, traditional music, river views. Romantic and atmospheric.

An Bang Beach - Hoi An's Beach Town {#an-bang-beach}

Most people don't realize Hoi An has a beach town just 15 minutes away. An Bang Beach is the laid-back coastal escape from the Ancient Town crowds.

Getting to An Bang Beach

From Ancient Town:

• 15-20 minutes by scooter/bike
• Taxi/Grab available
• Many hotels offer bikes for free

The ride: Goes through rice fields and local neighborhoods before hitting the coast.

What to Expect

Beach vibe:

• Long sandy beach
• Beach clubs and restaurants
• Sunbeds and umbrellas for rent
• Quieter than Ancient Town
• Local and tourist mix

Activities:

• Swimming
• Sunbathing
• Beach clubs for food/drinks
• Walking along the shore
• Watching sunrise or sunset

Best Beach Clubs & Restaurants

(We filmed this but haven't published full guide yet - coming soon!)

General advice:

• Most beach clubs let you use sunbeds if you buy food/drinks
• Fresh seafood everywhere
• Cold beer and cocktails
• Some have pools
• Great for spending half or full day

When to Go

Best time:

• Morning: Quieter, cooler, sunrise
• Afternoon: Busier, hot, good for swimming
• Sunset: Beautiful, romantic, cooler

Weather: February-April is ideal (dry, not too hot). May-September can be hot and humid.

Food in Hoi An {#food}

Hoi An is a food lover's paradise. From family-run noodle shops to French-Vietnamese fusion restaurants, the culinary scene here is exceptional.

Must-Try Dishes

Cao Lau (Ancient Well Noodles): Hoi An's signature dish - thick rice noodles with pork, greens, crispy wonton, in savory broth. The noodles are made with water from an ancient well, giving them unique texture.

Where to try: We visited a family-run spot making cao lau with secret family recipes passed down generations. The process involves:

• Making rice paper by hand
• Drying under sun for 3-5 days
• Fresh local ingredients
• Traditional cooking methods

White Rose (Bánh Bao Bánh Vạc): Delicate steamed dumplings shaped like roses, filled with shrimp or pork.

Banh Mi: Vietnamese baguette sandwiches - Hoi An has some of the best in Vietnam. French baguette technique meets Vietnamese ingredients.

Fresh Spring Rolls: Rice paper rolls with shrimp, pork, vegetables, vermicelli, served with peanut sauce.

Where to Eat

Morning Glory Restaurant: Repeatedly recommended, we have this saved to visit. Known for authentic Vietnamese cuisine in nice atmosphere.

Ancient Town street food: Small family restaurants along the streets serve authentic local dishes. Look for places where locals eat.

Night market vendors: Street food stalls with everything from grilled seafood to desserts.

Coffee shops: Hoi An has incredible coffee culture:

• Hoi An Roastery: Quality Vietnamese coffee
• Hoi An Coffee Hub: Down an alley to the river
• Multiple cafes with rooftop views

Food Tours

We did an exclusive food tour focusing on ancient well noodles and secret family recipes. Highly recommend booking a food tour to access authentic spots you wouldn't find on your own.

What you'll experience:

• Family homes where food is prepared
• Explanations of traditional techniques
• Multiple dishes to try
• Cultural context about the food

Heaven & Earth Bike Tour - Real Local Villages {#bike-tour}

This was the most authentic experience we had in Hoi An area. Heaven & Earth Bicycle Tours takes you into real rural villages - not the polished tourist version, but where people actually live and work.

What Makes This Tour Special

Authenticity:

• Small villages near Hoi An
• Real craftspeople doing traditional work
• Not big tour buses (intimate small groups)
• Company gives back to local community (pays people fairly, helps kids go to school)
• You're often the only tour group

What you'll see:

• Rice paper making by hand
• Rice husking process
• Grass mat weaving
• Basket boat paddling
• Incense making
• Woodworking
• Real rice fields

Tour Details

Duration: Full day (approximately 8 AM - 5 PM)

Start: 1-hour boat ride to the island

• Scenic ride through waterways
• See fishing nets and fish farms (tilapia)
• Cool temperatures in morning (bring light jacket)

Biking: Through villages and rice fields

• Distance: Moderate
• Terrain: Some uphills and rough paths
• Important: Not for beginner cyclists or those who haven't biked in a while

Activities & Stops

Rice noodle workshop:

• Watch rice paper made by hand
• Learn traditional techniques
• Try "ninja crackers" (slap the rice paper before eating!)
• Sample rice noodles with two sauces (fish sauce and soy)
• Surprisingly spicy and flavorful

Rice field experience:

• Local woman plants flowers in rice field (good luck tradition to ward off pests/rats)
• Learn about rice growing cycles
• Beautiful green landscape (end of January - early growth stage)

Rice husking:

• See traditional husking methods
• Modern machines shown for comparison
• Learn what happens to rice husks (used for burning in noodle shops)

Lunch:

• On the island at local person's home
• Choice of chicken, fish, or vegetarian
• Creating business opportunity for rural families

Basket boat paddling:

• Learn to paddle traditional Vietnamese round basket boats
• Hilarious and harder than it looks
• Local 74-year-old woman teaches you (nicknamed "sexy lady" - she's a character!)

Mat weaving:

• Watch grass mats woven by hand
• Techniques passed down for decades

Incense making:

• See colorful incense being made
• Woodworking village
• Traditional crafts

Important Notes

Difficulty level: Their website said "easy" when we booked, but there ARE uphills and rough terrain. Shayna (my wife) fell during the ride on a downhill section.

She's okay! But it's a reminder:

• This isn't for beginners
• If you haven't biked in years, choose shorter tour option
• There are easier/shorter tour options available
• Accidents can happen on any adventure activity

Despite the fall, we still highly recommend this tour - it's the most authentic local experience near Hoi An.

Booking & Recommendations

Company: Heaven & Earth Bicycle Tours

• Website: (look them up)
• Multiple tour options (full day and shorter/easier routes)
• Book ahead
• Bring: Water, light jacket for boat ride, comfortable clothes

Why book this:

• See real Vietnamese countryside
• Support local community
• Learn traditional crafts
• Small group experience
• Genuine cultural exchange

When to Visit Hoi An {#when-to-visit}

Best months: March - June

• Dry season
• Pleasant temperatures
• Less rain
• Clear skies for photos
• Rice fields are green and beautiful

July - August: Still good!

• Can be hot and humid
• Occasional rain showers
• Rice fields are at their tallest and most lush
• We visited in August and rice fields were stunning
• Less crowded than peak season in some years
• Good time if you can handle the heat

End of January (when we filmed):

• Rice fields starting to green up
• Slightly cooler
• Less crowded
• Rice crops are early growth stage

September - November:

• Rainy season
• More rain disrupts outdoor activities
• Fewer tourists = lower prices
• Can still be beautiful between rain showers

December - February:

• Cooler temperatures
• Can be cloudy/overcast
• Rice fields may be in dormant stage or just starting to grow
• Still worth visiting but not peak green season

Getting Around Hoi An {#getting-around}

Within Ancient Town

Walking: Best way to explore Ancient Town. Everything is close together, pedestrian-friendly, and you'll want to wander the alleyways.

Bicycle: Many hotels/guesthouses provide bikes for free. Perfect for:

• Rice fields behind town
• An Bang Beach
• Wider Hoi An area

Bike rental: Lots of rental shops if your accommodation doesn't provide them.

Motorbike: Limited access in Ancient Town (pedestrian zones). Better for getting to beach or surrounding areas.

Cycle rickshaws: Available if you don't want to walk. Negotiate price before getting in.

From Da Nang to Hoi An

Distance: 40 minutes

Options:

• Grab/taxi: Most convenient ($12-15 USD)
• Private car: Can arrange through hotel
• Scooter rental: If comfortable riding in Vietnam
• Bus: Cheapest option

Why Hoi An is perfect for Da Nang base: We live in Da Nang, and Hoi An is close enough for multi-day trips (40 minutes away) but different enough to feel like an escape. Perfect for 3-5 day visits whenever we want a change of scenery.

Where to Stay in Hoi An {#where-to-stay}

Ancient Town Area

Pros:

• Walk to everything
• Immersed in lantern magic
• No transport needed

Cons:

• Can be noisy at night
• More expensive
• Crowded

Rice Field Area

Pros:

• Peaceful and quiet
• Rice field views
• Often includes bikes
• More authentic local experience
• Cheaper

Cons:

• Need bike/scooter to get to Ancient Town (10-15 minutes)
• Less walking convenience

Our recommendation: We stayed near rice fields. Peaceful mornings, beautiful views, bikes included, and quick ride to Ancient Town when you want the action.

An Bang Beach Area

Pros:

• Beach access
• Quieter than Ancient Town
• Beach club lifestyle

Cons:

• Further from Ancient Town (15-20 minutes)
• Need transport

Internet & eSIM for Vietnam {#internet}

Why You Need Reliable Internet in Hoi An

Essential for:

• Google Maps (navigating Ancient Town alleys and rice fields)
• Grab app (taxis, food delivery)
• Translation apps (menus, conversations)
• Uploading photos to Instagram (those lantern photos!)
• Staying in touch with family
• Booking activities and restaurants
• Emergency communication

Holafly eSIM for Vietnam

Why we use Holafly:

• Unlimited data - no stress about running out while uploading photos/videos
• Works immediately when you land in Vietnam
• No hunting for SIM card shops
• Keeps your home SIM active for calls/texts
• Covers entire country (Da Nang, Hoi An, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, everywhere)

Our experience in Vietnam: Using Holafly since May 2022 in Vietnam. We run a YouTube channel (22,000 subscribers), so we upload 500 MB to 2 GB video files regularly. We need unlimited reliable data.

Coverage in Hoi An:

• Excellent 4G LTE in Ancient Town
• Good coverage in rice fields
• Works at An Bang Beach
• Reliable in all restaurants/hotels
• No issues during bike tour through villages

How much data you'll use:

• Google Maps navigation: Minimal
• Uploading photos to Instagram: 50-200 MB per day
• Video calls to family: 1-2 GB per hour
• Streaming music/videos: Varies
• YouTube uploads (like us): Heavy

Even heavy users (35-60 GB/month) won't hit Holafly's 90 GB fair use limit.

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Installing Your eSIM

Before leaving home:

1. Check if your phone supports eSIM (iPhone XR and newer, most newer Samsung/Pixels)
2. Make sure phone is carrier-unlocked
3. Order Holafly eSIM
4. Install it at home on WiFi (scan QR code from email)
5. Don't activate yet!

When you land in Vietnam:

1. Turn off airplane mode
2. eSIM activates automatically
3. Connected within 5 minutes
4. Keep your home SIM active for calls/texts (dual SIM works simultaneously)

Tip: Turn off data roaming on your home carrier SIM to avoid roaming charges. Only use data through Holafly eSIM.

Money-Saving Tips for Hoi An {#money-tips}

Budget Breakdown

Hoi An is affordable but can add up:

Accommodation:

• Budget: $10-20/night (guesthouses, rice field homestays)
• Mid-range: $30-50/night (nice hotels)
• Luxury: $80+/night (resorts, Ancient Town boutique hotels)

Food:

• Street food meals: $1-3
• Local restaurants: $3-7
• Nicer restaurants: $10-20
• Coffee: $1-3

Activities:

• Ancient Town walking: Free
• Lantern boat ride: $5-10 per person
• Releasing lanterns: $0.25-1 (negotiate!)
• Beach clubs: Free if you buy food/drinks
• Bike tour (Heaven & Earth): ~$50-70 per person (worth it!)
• Bike rental: $2-5/day
• Beach: Free

Transport:

• Da Nang to Hoi An taxi: $12-15
• Bike rental: $2-5/day
• Scooter rental: $5-7/day

How to Save Money

Eat where locals eat: Small family restaurants and street vendors = authentic and cheap.

Stay in rice field area: Cheaper than Ancient Town, peaceful, often includes free bikes.

Visit Ancient Town early morning: Free to walk streets anytime. Temples cost money, but walking/photos are free.

Negotiate: Lanterns, souvenirs, cycle rickshaws - always negotiate politely.

Free activities:

• Walking Ancient Town
• Rice field walks
• An Bang Beach
• Watching lantern boats from bridges
• Photography everywhere

Bring water bottle: Refill instead of buying constantly.

Share dishes: Vietnamese portions are generous - sharing saves money.

Sample Itineraries

3-Day Hoi An Itinerary

Day 1: Ancient Town

• Early morning: Walk Ancient Town (before 8 AM for photos)
• Mid-morning: Coffee at rooftop cafe
• Lunch: Local cao lau restaurant
• Afternoon: Shop for souvenirs, explore alleyways
• Evening: Lantern boat ride
• Dinner: River-side restaurant
• Night: Walk Ancient Town with lanterns lit

Day 2: Beach & Relaxation

• Morning: An Bang Beach (rent scooter/bike)
• Lunch: Beach club
• Afternoon: Swimming, sunbathing
• Late afternoon: Return to accommodation
• Evening: Night market
• Dinner: Morning Glory Restaurant or similar

Day 3: Local Experience

• Full day: Heaven & Earth bike tour through villages
• Evening: Rest/recover
• Casual dinner near accommodation

5-Day Hoi An Itinerary

Add to 3-day itinerary:

Day 4: Deep Ancient Town Exploration

• Food tour (cao lau, white rose, banh mi)
• Visit temples with tickets
• Traditional clothing photos
• Explore further from main streets

Day 5: Repeat Favorites

• Morning at beach
• Final lantern walk
• Souvenir shopping
• Sunset dinner by river

Practical Tips

What to Pack for Hoi An

Essentials:

• Lightweight clothing (hot and humid)
• Comfortable walking shoes (lots of walking in Ancient Town)
• Sandals (beach, casual)
• Hat/sunglasses
• Light jacket (evening river boat rides can be breezy, air conditioning in restaurants)
• Swimsuit (beach, some hotels have pools)
• Camera/phone (you'll take 1000 photos)
• Power bank (eSIM uses battery for data)

For bike tour:

• Comfortable clothes you can move in
• Closed-toe shoes
• Water bottle
• Light jacket for boat ride

Photography Gear

Our setup:

• Main camera for walks and tours
• DJI for on-bike footage during tours

You just need: Phone camera is fine! Hoi An is so photogenic that even phone cameras capture magic.

Language

English spoken:

• Tourist areas: Yes, widely
• Local villages: Less common
• Tours: Guides speak English

Useful Vietnamese:

• Xin chao (sin chow) = Hello
• Cam on (gahm uhn) = Thank you
• Bao nhieu? (bow nyew) = How much?

Translation app recommended - having Holafly unlimited data means you can use Google Translate easily.

Safety

Hoi An is very safe:

• Low crime
• Tourist-friendly
• Peaceful atmosphere
• No aggressive scams we encountered

Watch out for:

• Overpricing (negotiate politely)
• Bike riding on rough terrain (our experience!)
• Heat exhaustion (drink water, rest in shade)
• Motorbike traffic when crossing streets

Why Hoi An is Special

After weeks here filming and experiencing everything, here's what makes Hoi An magical:

It's a museum that's still someone's home.

You'll see elderly couples walking streets they've walked 10,000 times. Locals tend daily routines between tourists and temples. People who've learned to share their history without surrendering it.

The architecture.

Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, French - all blended beautifully. Yellow buildings with aged wood facades, bougainvillea climbing walls, lanterns everywhere. UNESCO protected but still living and breathing.

The vibe.

Cozy, romantic, atmospheric, photogenic. Whether you're here for cultural immersion, beach relaxation, food exploration, or photography - Hoi An delivers.

The people.

From the 74-year-old "sexy lady" teaching basket boat paddling, to the family making cao lau for decades, to the vendors negotiating lantern prices with a smile - genuine warmth everywhere.

It works for everyone:

• Solo travelers
• Couples (very romantic!)
• Families with kids (safe, fun activities)
• Digital nomads (great cafes, reliable internet with Holafly)
• Photographers (endless opportunities)
• Foodies (incredible cuisine)

Final Thoughts & Recommendations

Our Honest Take

Do this:

• Come early morning to Ancient Town (empty streets are worth waking up for)
• Experience lanterns at night (touristy but magical)
• Book Heaven & Earth bike tour (most authentic experience)
• Try cao lau from local spot
• Walk the rice fields
• Get Holafly eSIM before trip (stress-free internet)

Skip if short on time:

• Multiple temples (one or two is enough)
• Every single shop (they sell similar things)

Worth the splurge:

• Nice river-side dinner
• Professional photos in traditional clothing
• Full-day bike tour

Would We Come Back?

Absolutely. Living 40 minutes away in Da Nang, we've had the chance to experience Hoi An multiple times over 3-5 day visits. Each trip reveals something new. Hoi An is that rare place that lives up to the hype.

Magic happens here after dark when the lanterns light up. But it's also in the quiet morning walks through empty streets, the taste of cao lau made by the same family for generations, and the laughter while attempting to paddle a basket boat.

Get Ready for Hoi An

Before You Go

Book:

• Accommodation (rice field area if you want peaceful)
• Heaven & Earth bike tour (fills up)
• Holafly eSIM (code THEDUFRESNES saves up to 32%)

Download:

• Grab app (taxis, food)
• Google Maps (offline maps for Hoi An)
• Google Translate

Pack:

• Camera
• Comfortable shoes
• Light jacket

When You Arrive

1. Activate Holafly eSIM (turns on automatically when you land)
2. Get cash (many small vendors cash-only)
3. Explore Ancient Town early morning (best photos)
4. Book activities (lantern boat, bike tour)
5. Eat everything (food is incredible)

About Us

We're Chris and Shayna Dufresne, a family of 4 living in Da Nang, Vietnam since 2023.

Our experience:

• YouTube: The Dufresnes (22,000 subscribers, 800+ videos, 3.9 million views)
• Been to Hoi An multiple times, filming in August and January (3-5 days each visit)
• Using Holafly in Vietnam since May 2022
• Tested in 10 countries: Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Mexico, USA, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Hong Kong

Why you can trust this guide:

• Real locals (we actually live here!)
• Multiple visits over months
• Filmed everything (6 Hoi An videos on our channel)
• Honest recommendations (including what NOT to do)
• Use Holafly ourselves daily (not just reviewing for commission)

THEDUFRESNES code: Our exclusive Holafly affiliate code. We earn a small commission at no extra cost to you, helping support our family's travels and honest content creation.

We wouldn't recommend Hoi An or Holafly to our 22,000 YouTube subscribers if they weren't genuinely amazing.

Questions About Hoi An?

Leave a comment below! We respond to everyone and love helping travelers plan their Hoi An adventure.

Coming to Hoi An soon? Let us know in the comments - we'd love to hear about your plans!

Want to see our Hoi An videos?

Watch our complete Hoi An playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmY6XXqpIcAXz3ZcJClVAiZVDXSCgcttM

Videos include:

• Empty Ancient Town morning walk (4K)
• Lantern night walk (4K)
• An Bang Beach guide
• Exclusive food tour (cao lau)
• Heaven & Earth bike tour
• Full Hoi An experience vlog

Search "The Dufresnes Hoi An" on YouTube or use the playlist link above.

Safe travels! 🏮🇻🇳

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Last updated: March 2026. Based on our real experiences living in Da Nang and visiting Hoi An in August and January. This post contains affiliate links - we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you, supporting our travels and honest content creation.