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Hoi An.

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A local view near Hoi An, Vietnam
A local view near Hoi An, Vietnam. Photograph by Sznyr · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized proportionally, EXIF orientation applied, converted to high-quality WebP (quality 92); no content edits.

THE SHORTLIST

A few places worth your time.

01Culture · DAY 1 IDEA

101 Nguyen Thai Hoc St

Old house of Tan Ky

As above, a younger member of the family will provide a cup of tea and a "tour" that doesn't stray from the front room of the house, as you'd need to step over sleeping members of the older generation to go anywhere else. The design of the house shows how local architecture incorporated Japanese and Chinese influences. Japanese elements include the crab shell-shaped ceiling supported by three beams in the living room. Chinese poems written in mother-of-pearl are hanging from a number of the columns that hold up the roof.

Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate

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02Culture · DAY 1 IDEA

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Hoi An memories show

A big musical-esque show on the history of Hoi An, from early settlers until the golden era as an important trading port. Huge stage, very good lighting effects and several hundred actors active at the same time. Situated on an island in the river. The whole island area surrounding the stage is a renaissance theme park with the same topic of the history of Hoi An. Leading up to the main show, there are mini-shows with reenactments and dance performances in different places around the theme park.

Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate

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03Neighborhoods · DAY 1 IDEA

28 Nguyen Tat Thanh St

Hoi An Silk Village

Revived 300-year-old Champa silk traditions. Half day tours encompassing the entire silk process, from silkworms to dressmaking. Showroom in a converted Quang Nam-style house with 100 different ao dai, representing all of the 54 different minority groups in Vietnam. Also a spacious colonial-style restaurant serving local dishes and a silk showroom where professional tailors custom design and make garments for visitors.

Allow about 60 minutes · planning estimate

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04Outdoors · DAY 2 IDEA

Hoi An

An Bang Beach

An Bang Beach is a relaxed stretch of coastline just a few kilometres north of Hoi An’s ancient town. Known for its soft white sand and relatively calm waters, it offers a quieter alternative to the busier nearby beaches, with a laid-back village atmosphere.

Allow about 60 minutes · planning estimate

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05Neighborhoods · DAY 2 IDEA

Regional outing · confirm exact location and transfers

Thanh Ha pottery village

Formed in the sixteenth century, Thanh Ha Pottery Village is one of the oldest pottery villages in Vietnam. This village is located right on the banks of Thu Bon River, about 3 km from Hoi An ancient town. Over five centuries, Thanh Ha pottery village still preserves its traditional pottery-making process, which manually shapes pottery by hand and foot pedal without using molds. This method creates a unique feature in this village’s ceramic products. Nowadays, Thanh Ha ceramic products are mainly used for decoration and display purposes.

Allow about 60 minutes · planning estimate

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A note before you go. Start with Old house of Tan Ky, then decide whether Hoi An memories show deserves a separate visit rather than rushing both. The suggested days are an editable grouping, not a timed tour. Visit allowances exclude transfers, meals and queues; confirm the exact entrance and current visiting arrangements for Thanh Ha pottery village before setting off.

Reference material retrieved 2026-10-19. Suggested days and time allowances are editorial starting points. Check the linked visitor information for opening hours, access, and reservations.

BEFORE YOU SET OFF

A more practical kind of plan.

Getting your bearings

The city government does not allow motorbikes to enter Old Town on the 14th and 15th of each lunar month. On those evenings, a lot of activities, including traditional games such as bai choi, trong quan, and dap nieu are held in all over the town. If you are not staying directly in Old Town, this is an outstanding option for traveling back and forth and to the beach. You will see many tourists cycling through Hoi An.

Build a route that makes sense

Old house of Tan Ky and Hoi An memories show are about 1.4 km apart in a straight line. Use the route link to compare the actual streets or transport connections before putting both in the same morning; the measurement is not a walking distance or a transfer estimate.

A LITTLE STRUCTURE. ROOM FOR DISCOVERY.

Your Hoi An plan.

Add a few stops, choose your days, and leave space between them.

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Location, map & reference details

Find your bearings.

Country
Vietnam
Area
Da Nang City
Time zone
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Coordinates
15.8794, 108.3350

Geographic reference: GeoNames, CC BY 4.0.

Hoi An

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Reference credits & reuse

This city guide includes selected, abridged material by Wikivoyage contributors, adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0. The adapted guide text is available under the same license; photographs and website design retain their separate terms. Selected and abridged reference descriptions; operational prices and timetables omitted. Elsewhere added the shortlist, geographic grouping and planning notes.

Reference material retrieved 2026-10-19. It is community-edited background, not firsthand reporting or a live opening-hours service.

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