Hoi An
Vietnam • UNESCO World Heritage ancient town glowing with lanterns, famed for tailoring, superb cuisine, and beautifully preserved multicultural architecture.
Über uns Hoi An
Hoi An is a UNESCO World Heritage ancient town that glows magically under thousands of colorful lanterns each evening. Once the most important trading port in Southeast Asia during the 16th-17th centuries, the town preserves unique architecture blending Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese influences.
Beyond its photogenic old town, Hoi An offers beautiful An Bang Beach, the vegetable village of Tra Que for cooking classes, and hundreds of skilled tailors who can create custom clothing within 24 hours. The town's cuisine is legendary, featuring cao lau noodles, mi quang, and banh mi Phuong.
Highlights
Ancient Town
UNESCO site with unique Vietnamese-Chinese-Japanese architecture
Japanese Covered Bridge
Iconic symbol of Hoi An built in the 16th century
An Bang Beach
One of Vietnam's most beautiful beaches
Tra Que Vegetable Village
Experience farming and authentic cooking classes
💡Local Tips
• Visit the old town at night when lanterns are lit • Rent a bicycle to explore the surrounding countryside • Try Banh Mi Phuong - called "the world's best banh mi" by Anthony Bourdain • Order tailored clothes at least 2 days before departure for alterations
