Hopefully, the following self-sufficient Hoi An travel experiences will help you not be surprised and have the best preparation for the upcoming Hoi An travel journey. This will bring you a complete trip with lots of memorable memories.

1. What is the most beautiful season to travel to Hoi An?

According to Hoi An travel experience, coming to Hoi An in any season is beautiful. However, the most ideal time to go to the old town is from February to April. Specifically, Hoi An weather at each time is as follows:

Dry season (February – August): February to the end of April: This is the most ideal time for a trip to Hoi An. Because the weather in early spring is cool, the sun is also mild and there is little rain. May to August:  Weather Hoi An always has beautiful sunshine every day and no rain. However, some days are quite hot, making you a little uncomfortable.

Rainy season (September to the end of January):  This time often has prolonged rains. You need to monitor the weather as well as consider carefully when planning to come to Hoi An.

2. Move to Hoi An

• Airplane:  This is the fastest way to Hoi An. From City. From Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, you can buy a ticket to Da Nang and then continue your journey to Hoi An by bus or taxi. Travel time only takes about 1 hour flight and ticket prices range from 400,000 – 1,600,000 VND/way.

Besides airplanes, means of transport to Hoi An are quite diverse, you can choose the following ways of transportation:

Train:  Travel itinerary Hoi An is self-sufficient by train departing from Ho Chi Minh City/Hanoi and stopping at Da Nang or Tra Kieu station. Travel time takes about 15 – 20 hours with ticket price from 230,000 – 2,224,000 VND, depending on the itinerary and seat type.

Bus:  You can go to Hoi An by bus running on the city route. Ho Chi Minh City – Hoi An, Hanoi – Hoi An with ticket prices from 320,000 – 480,000 VND/way.

Personal vehicles (cars, motorbikes):  Cars, motorbikes are an interesting choice if you are a genuine backpacker or live in the neighboring provinces of Hoi An such as Da Nang, Quang Ngai…

3. Means of transportation in Hoi An?

• Bicycle: This is the best means for you to walk around the old town, cool off and feel the peaceful life here. Some hotels in Hoi An have free bicycles for guests to stay, or you can rent them for about 40,000 VND/day.

• Motorbike:  You will easily rent a motorbike to conveniently move to the attractions in Hoi An with the price from 120,000 – 150,000 VND/day.

• Cyclo:   Cyclo is a typical image in the old town that helps bring visitors poetic and memorable experiences. According to your Hoi An travel experience, you should take a cyclo at Phan Chau Trinh and Tran Phu streets with the market price of about 150,000 VND/hour/car.

• Taxi:  To travel at tourist attractions in Hoi An, you can travel by taxi with familiar and reputable companies. However, the Hoi An travel experience for you is to grasp the taxi price here. For example, the price of a 4-seat taxi in Hoi An ranges from 11,000 – 15,000 VND/km for the 30km journey, 9,000 – 12,000 VND/km from 31km onwards.

• Boat, boat:  Riding on Hoai River or Thu Bon River is a journey to visit Hoi An with many experiences that you should not miss. You can easily catch ships and boats at the river wharf in the center of the old town with the price of a boat in Hoi An is 50,000 VND / 2 people with a small boat, going on weekdays without guests. In the peak season, a boat for 4 people costs 200,000 VND, sitting within 20 minutes.

4. Top 23 super beautiful Hoi An tourist attractions
4.1. Tourist spots in Hoi An ancient town
4.1.1. Cantonese Assembly Hall

• Address:  176 Tran Phu, Minh An Ward, Hoi An

Cantonese Assembly Hall is a unique Hoi An tourist destination built in late 1885 with beautiful, elaborate and sophisticated architecture. This place stores many beautiful and sharp ceramic artifacts. Everything is like a sketch of the daily life of ancient Cantonese people.

4.1.2. Assembly Hall of Chaozhou

Address:  157 Tran Phu, City. Hoi An

Chaozhou Assembly Hall was built in the mid-19th century for the overseas Chinese community to worship Fu Ba General Ma Vien. This is a famous general in the Han Dynasty who was worshiped as a deity to protect people at sea.

4.1.3. Tan Ky ancient house

Address: 101 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Minh An Ward, City. Hoi An

This is the oldest house in Hoi An with an age of over 200 years and was originally the residence of the noble Le family. Tan Ky ancient house still preserves the unique ancient architecture with space to display many antiques.

Nhà cổ Tấn Ký 

4.1.4. Church of the Tran family, Hoi An

Address: 21 Le Loi Street, Hoi An Ancient Town

Tran family church is also a tourist destination in Hoi An that is visited by many tourists. This is the typical architecture for the ethnic church building in the old town with the harmonious combination of 3 Japanese – Chinese – Vietnamese architectures. The work was built by Tran Thu Nhac – a mandarin under King Gia Long to worship ancestors.

4.1.5. Phung Hung ancient house

Address:  04 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Minh An Ward, Hoi An

Phung Hung ancient house has its own beauty and is extremely attractive with a fairly modern and liberal style. The building is made of high quality wood, creating a luxurious and harmonious overall with ancient beauty.

4.1.6. Hoi An Bridge Pagoda

Address:  Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Minh An Ward, Hoi An

According to my personal Hoi An travel experience, this is a place that you cannot ignore. Because Hoi An Bridge Pagoda is considered a symbol of the old town and is a testament to the diverse cultural interference of Hoi An. Inside the temple worships Bac De Tran Vo, the god who protects the land and brings good things to the people.

4.1.7. Fukien

Address:  No. 46 Tran Phu, Cam Chau Ward, Hoi An

The Phuc Kien Assembly Hall worshiping Thien Hau Thanh Mau is a place for merchants to come and pray for a smooth and rainy trip. Up to now, the assembly hall still retains its characteristic architecture with the three-way gate, the shrine and the large incense rings bringing a sacred atmosphere.

4.1.8. Hoi An Market

Address:   Tran Quy Cap Street, Cam Chau, Hoi An.

This is the largest market in Hoi An, selling many consumer goods, food and a variety of souvenirs, unique handicrafts… A Hoi An travel experience for those who are self-sufficient is to visit. Buy souvenirs and learn more about the customs, habits, and culture of Hoi An people. It will be extremely interesting to have super beautiful  check in Hoi An  photos here!