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Hoi An's Japanese Covered Bridge spans a narrow canal on stone piers between yellow houses.

Hoi An

Walk the lantern-lit lanes of Hoi An's Ancient Town, cycle to Tra Que's vegetable gardens and An Bang Beach, and day-trip to My Son.

Approved by TravPa Editors, Nov 3, 2026
The restored Japanese Covered Bridge stands between the ocher houses of Hoi An's old town. · Adapted from Chainwit. · CC BY 4.0

Itineraries

Hoi An's Japanese Covered Bridge spans a narrow canal on stone piers between yellow houses.
The restored Japanese Covered Bridge stands between the ocher houses of Hoi An's old town. · Adapted from Chainwit. · CC BY 4.0
Hoi An in 2 daysHoi An Ancient Town, Japanese Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Tra Que, An Bang Beach, My Son Sanctuary, Marble Mountains, Dragon Bridge2 days, VietnamBalanced pace

Where to stay

Near the Ancient Town for first-timers; An Hoi across the river for the night market; Tra Que and the countryside for quiet; An Bang for beach mornings.

The areas: Ancient Town edge, An Hoi, Tra Que and the countryside, An Bang Beach.

Where to stay in Hoi An: areas and adviceHotels in Hoi An

Places to see

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MarketCon Market, Da NangOne of the largest markets in Da Nang, with an indoor food court and an outdoor street food area.Entry: Pay as you go
TransportDa Nang International AirportThe airport for Da Nang and Hoi An, with daily flights to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.Entry: Domestic and international flights
ViewpointDragon Bridge, Da NangA dragon-shaped road bridge over the Han River that breathes fire and water on weekend nights.Entry: Free to visit
NeighborhoodHai Ba Trung approach to An Bang BeachHai Ba Trung leads toward An Bang Beach; the map marks the street approach, not the sand.Entry: Street approach; continue to the signed beach access
MarketHan Market, Da NangDa Nang's central market by the Han River, a good place to start a street food lunch.Entry: Pay as you go
MarketHoi An Central MarketThe riverside market, whose food hall serves cao lau and other Hoi An dishes.Entry: Pay as you go
MarketHoi An Night MarketAn evening market on Nguyen Hoang Street across the river, with snacks, lanterns and souvenirs.Entry: Pay as you go
ViewpointJapanese BridgeA covered wooden bridge at the western end of the Ancient Town and one of Hoi An's emblems.Entry: ₫[fee]; Ancient Town ticket
BeachMy Khe Beach, Da NangA broad golden beach running south from the Son Tra Peninsula, popular for swims and seafood.Entry: Free to visit
RuinsMy Son SanctuaryRuined Cham brick temple towers in a forested valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Entry: Pay at the gate
FoodNguyen Phan Vinh dining streets, An BangDining lanes near An Bang Beach, with seafood restaurants and cafes around the Nguyen Phan Vinh approach.Entry: Pay as you go
TemplePhuc Kien Assembly HallAn ornate assembly hall and temple built by the town's Fujian Chinese community.Entry: ₫[fee]; Ancient Town ticket
NatureThuy Son, Marble Mountains, Da NangThuy Son has caves, pagodas and viewpoints; ticket access is at the foot of this Marble Mountains peak.Entry: Thuy Son ticket; Am Phu Cave and lift charged separately; ticket signs at the foot of the hill
NeighborhoodTra Que Vegetable VillageHerb and vegetable plots farmed by villagers between the Ancient Town and An Bang Beach.Entry: ₫[fee] for garden visits; check what admission covers