Things to Do in Hoi An (2026 Local Guide)
The best things to do in Hoi An, from the lantern-lit old town to cooking classes, basket boats and day trips to Ba Na Hills and My Son. Real 2026 prices.
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Expert guides on Hoi An old town, cooking classes, the Golden Bridge, My Son, the Marble Mountains and day trips. Real prices, honest reviews.
Hoi An Old Town: Guide, Tickets & Lanterns (2026)
How to visit Hoi An old town: the entrance ticket, the Japanese Bridge, the assembly halls and the best time to see the lanterns. Plus top walking tours.
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Hoi An Lantern Festival: Dates & Tips (2026)
The Hoi An lantern festival happens on the 14th day of each lunar month. Here are the 2026 dates, what to expect and how to see the full-moon night.
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Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge from Hoi An (2026)
How to visit the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills from Hoi An: tickets, the cable car, what is included and the best small-group tours. Real 2026 prices.
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Marble Mountains from Hoi An: Caves & Views (2026)
A guide to the Marble Mountains near Hoi An and Da Nang: the caves, pagodas, Lady Buddha and Monkey Mountain, plus the best combined tours and 2026 prices.
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My Son Sanctuary from Hoi An: Ruins Guide (2026)
How to visit the My Son Sanctuary from Hoi An: the Cham ruins, the early morning tours, the boat option and the best time to go. Real 2026 prices.
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Best Hoi An Cooking Classes (2026 Picks)
The best cooking classes in Hoi An compared: market tours, basket boats, farm kitchens and street-food classes. Real 2026 prices and what is included.
Read guideHoi An to Hue Day Trip: Hai Van Pass (2026)
How to do a Hoi An to Hue day trip over the Hai Van Pass: the route, the stops, by car or motorbike, and whether it is worth it. Real 2026 prices.
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Best Time to Visit Hoi An (Month by Month)
The best time to visit Hoi An by month: the dry season, the rainy months, the flood risk and when the lantern nights fall. Plan your trip with real weather.
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Hoi An Tickets: What to Book & Prices (2026)
A plain guide to Hoi An tickets and tours: the old town pass, cooking classes, the Golden Bridge, My Son and basket boats. What is worth booking ahead in 2026.
Read guideDa Nang from Hoi An: Day Trip Guide (2026)
How to visit Da Nang from Hoi An: the beaches, the Dragon Bridge, Marble Mountains and the airport. Transfers, distances and the best tours in 2026.
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Hoi An Basket Boat Ride: Worth It? (2026)
The Hoi An basket boat ride in the coconut forest explained: what it is, how much it costs, where to go and whether the spinning bamboo boats are worth it.
Read guideHoi An Countryside Tours: Vespa & Bike (2026)
The best Hoi An countryside tours by Vespa and bike: rice paddies, fishing villages and food stops beyond the old town. Real 2026 prices and what to expect.
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Hoi An Itinerary: 2 to 3 Days (2026)
A practical 2 to 3 day Hoi An itinerary: old town, cooking class, a Golden Bridge or My Son day trip, and the beach. With real tour prices and timings.
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How to Get to Hoi An: Airport & Transfers (2026)
How to get to Hoi An: flying into Da Nang airport, the transfer options, taxis, buses and rough costs. The simplest way to reach the old town in 2026.
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Hoi An Food Guide: What to Eat (2026)
A Hoi An food guide: cao lau, white rose dumplings, banh mi, com ga and where to try them. Plus the best food tours and cooking classes in 2026.
Read guideHoi An vs Da Nang: Where to Stay (2026)
Hoi An vs Da Nang compared: old town charm against beaches and nightlife, which to base yourself in, and how to enjoy both on one trip in 2026.
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Where to Stay in Hoi An: Areas Guide (2026)
Where to stay in Hoi An: the old town, the beach at An Bang, riverside and countryside areas compared, with who each suits best in 2026.
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Best Beaches Near Hoi An (2026 Guide)
The best beaches near Hoi An ranked: An Bang, Cua Dai, My Khe in Da Nang and quieter stretches, with how to reach each and when to go in 2026.
Read guideBest Day Trips from Hoi An (2026 Ranked)
The best day trips from Hoi An ranked: the Golden Bridge, My Son, Hue over the Hai Van Pass, the Marble Mountains and more, with prices and travel times.
Read guideBest Markets in Hoi An (2026 Guide)
The best markets in Hoi An: the central market, the riverside night market, the An Hoi lantern stalls and where to find food, fabric and souvenirs in 2026.
Read guideBest Temples & Assembly Halls in Hoi An
The best temples and Chinese assembly halls in Hoi An: the Japanese Bridge, Fujian and Cantonese halls and which heritage ticket coupons to use in 2026.
Read guideBest Cafes in Hoi An & Vietnamese Coffee
The best cafes in Hoi An and how to drink Vietnamese coffee: egg coffee, ca phe sua da, riverside spots and a coffee-making class, with 2026 prices.
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Best Rooftop Bars & Nightlife in Hoi An
The best rooftop bars and nightlife in Hoi An: riverside terraces, lantern-view rooftops, the bar street and a secret cocktail experience, with 2026 tips.
Read guideBest Souvenirs to Buy in Hoi An (2026)
The best souvenirs from Hoi An: silk lanterns, tailored clothes, leather, ceramics and coffee, where to buy them and how to get them home in 2026.
Read guideHoi An vs Hue: Which to Visit (2026)
Hoi An vs Hue compared: lantern town charm against imperial history, how long each needs, and how to combine them over the Hai Van Pass in 2026.
Read guideBa Na Hills vs My Son: Which Day Trip?
Ba Na Hills vs My Son compared: the Golden Bridge cable car against the quiet Cham ruins, which day trip suits you and how to do both from Hoi An in 2026.
Read guideHoi An vs Hanoi: Where to Go (2026)
Hoi An vs Hanoi compared: relaxed lantern town against the busy capital, weather, food and which to prioritise on a Vietnam trip in 2026.
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Basket Boat vs Vespa Tour in Hoi An
Basket boat vs Vespa tour in Hoi An compared: a short coconut-forest spin against a half-day countryside ride, which suits you and the 2026 prices.
Read guideAn Bang vs Cua Dai Beach: Which Is Better?
An Bang vs Cua Dai beach in Hoi An compared: which has better sand, calmer water and more cafes, plus how to reach each from the old town in 2026.
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Hoi An Tailored vs Ready-Made Clothes
Tailored vs ready-made clothes in Hoi An compared: cost, fit, turnaround and quality, and when getting clothes made is actually worth it in 2026.
Read guideHow to Get to Ba Na Hills from Hoi An
How to get to Ba Na Hills from Hoi An: tour, taxi or motorbike, drive times, the cable car and what to book in advance in 2026.
Read guideHow to Get to My Son from Hoi An
How to get to My Son Sanctuary from Hoi An: sunrise tour, private car or motorbike, drive time, opening hours and the best time of day in 2026.
Read guideHow to Get to the Marble Mountains
How to get to the Marble Mountains from Hoi An: tour, taxi or motorbike, the route via Da Nang, entry fees and elevator versus stairs in 2026.
Read guideHow to Spend One Day in Hoi An
How to spend one perfect day in Hoi An: a morning cooking class, the old town at dusk and a lantern boat, with a simple hour-by-hour plan for 2026.
Read guideHow to Rent a Bike in Hoi An (2026)
How to rent a bicycle or scooter in Hoi An: prices, where to hire, riding rules, the best routes to the beach and paddies, and a guided bike tour in 2026.
Read guideHow to Get a Tailored Suit in Hoi An
How to get a tailored suit in Hoi An step by step: choosing a shop, fabric, fittings, turnaround and avoiding rushed quality, with 2026 tips.
Read guideDa Nang Airport to Hoi An: How to Get There
How to get from Da Nang airport to Hoi An: private transfer, taxi, Grab or shuttle, prices, drive time and which is best for late arrivals in 2026.
Read guideHoi An Full Moon Lantern Festival Dates 2026
Hoi An full moon lantern festival dates for 2026: when the old town goes car-free and lantern-only on the 14th lunar day each month, and what to expect.
Read guideVisiting Hoi An in the Rainy Season
Visiting Hoi An in the rainy season: when it floods, what is still worth doing, indoor activities and how to plan around the October to December rains in 2026.
Read guideHoi An Night Market: Guide & Tips (2026)
A guide to the Hoi An night market on An Hoi island: opening hours, what to buy, the best street food, lantern boats and how to avoid the scams in 2026.
Read guideHoi An Weather by Month (2026 Guide)
Hoi An weather month by month: temperatures, rainfall, the dry and wet seasons and the best months for the beach, with a 2026 planning table.
Read guideHoi An at Night: Lanterns & Things to Do
Hoi An at night: the lantern-lit old town, river boat rides, the night market and the best evening things to do, with a simple after-dark plan for 2026.
Read guideHoi An at Tet: Lunar New Year Guide
Visiting Hoi An during Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year: 2026 dates, what is open and closed, the festive atmosphere and how to plan around it.
Read guideHoi An Tailors Guide: Suits & Dresses (2026)
A buyer guide to Hoi An tailors: how to choose a shop, fabric and fit, realistic prices, turnaround and how to avoid rushed quality in 2026.
Read guideHoi An Cooking Class Prices: What to Pay
Hoi An cooking class prices compared: market-tour classes, farm kitchens and private lessons, what each costs and how to pick the best value in 2026.
Read guideBa Na Hills Cable Car Tickets & Prices
A buyer guide to Ba Na Hills cable car tickets: what the ticket includes, prices, the Golden Bridge, the French Village and whether a tour is better value in 2026.
Read guideMy Son Sunrise Tour: Is It Worth It?
A buyer guide to the My Son sunrise tour from Hoi An: why the early start matters, what is included, prices and how it compares to a daytime visit in 2026.
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Cham Islands from Hoi An: Tour Guide (2026)
A guide to Cham Islands tours from Hoi An: the speedboat trip, snorkelling, the marine park, when it runs and how it compares to the basket boat in 2026.
Read guideHoi An 4-Day Itinerary: The Full Plan
A complete Hoi An 4-day itinerary: the old town, a cooking class, the Golden Bridge, My Son, a beach day and the countryside, with prices for 2026.
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