Hoi An travel guide
The Perfect 3-Day Hoi An Itinerary
Two days covers Hoi An’s highlights: the Ancient Town and river lanterns on day one, An Bang beach and the herb villages on day two. A third day adds the My Son Sanctuary ruins, a cooking class, or time to have clothes made by Hoi An’s famous tailors.
Your 3 days in Hoi An, day by day
Day 1 — The Ancient Town
Morning: Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky old house and a Chinese assembly hall on the Old Town ticket
Afternoon: Tailor fittings, tea at a shophouse café, lantern shopping
Evening: Dinner on cao lau, then a lantern boat on the Thu Bon at dusk
Day 2 — Beach & Countryside
Morning: Cycle to Tra Que herb village for a farming or cooking class
Afternoon: An Bang beach — swim, sunbed and a seafood lunch
Evening: Sunset drinks on the sand; banh mi dinner back in town
Day 3 — Temples & Farewells
Morning: Half-day trip to the Cham ruins of My Son Sanctuary
Afternoon: Final tailor fittings and a last wander down Tran Phu
Evening: Full Moon Lantern Festival if your dates align; riverside farewell dinner
Travelling longer? Pair this itinerary with our Hoi An neighbourhood guide. And check the best month to visit Hoi An.
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Is 2 days enough for Hoi An?
Two days covers Hoi An’s highlights: the Ancient Town and river lanterns on day one, An Bang beach and the herb villages on day two. A third day adds the My Son Sanctuary ruins, a cooking class, or time to have clothes made by Hoi An’s famous tailors.
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