Region · Central
Hoi An
Lantern-lit old town, tailors and beaches
In short
Stay 3 nights in Hoi An: visit the UNESCO old town early morning and at night when the lanterns light up. The rest of the time: cooking class, cycling through rice fields, An Bang beach and the Cham sanctuary of My Son.
- Recommended nights
- 3
- Best time
- February to August. October-November: heavy rain, the old town can flood.
Best months to go: February, March, April, May, June, July, August
Don't miss
- Old town and lantern boat ride
- Cooking class and basket boat
- My Son Sanctuary
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Hoi An: night boat ride on the Hoai River with floating lanterns
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