Orange lanterns reflect in the river — the UNESCO lantern town is the soul of Vietnam's fairytale.
Hoi An is Vietnam's fairytale town — the UNESCO-listed ancient quarter glows with orange lantern light, and its yellow walls are reflected in the Thu Bon river. The town is famous for its bespoke tailors who can produce clothing in 24 hours, its unique cuisine, and the nearby My Son temple complex. Far less crowded than Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
2M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
February–August — sunny and dry; September–January is the rainy season
Top sights & experiences
- 🏮 Ancient Town & lanterns
- ✂️ Tailoring
- 🏖️ An Bang Beach
- 🛕 My Son Sanctuary
- 👨🍳 Cooking class & market tour
- 🚲 Bicycle tour
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