At a glance
- The 2026 official guide lists the foreign visitor ticket at 120,000 VND. It covers five designated heritage sites and cultural programs.
- Old Town pedestrian-zone hours are listed as 09:00–21:30 in summer and 09:00–21:00 in winter.
- Skip custom tailoring, boat rides, or classes if you cannot confirm the price, completion time, cancellation terms, and life jackets.
Day by day
Suggested itinerary
See each day's route, highlights, background and stay together in one place.
Check breakfast options first, then walk between two paid sights of your choice: the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Fujian Assembly Hall, or an old house.
Have banh mi or cao lau for lunch, then spend the hottest part of the day at a café. On your first visit to a tailor, agree on the price, fabric, and completion time.
Walk along the Thu Bon River and through the night market, then have dinner. Before choosing a lantern boat ride, confirm that it is operating and check the life jackets and total price on site.
Food and restaurants
- For breakfast, choose a local noodle soup place confirmed to be open; for lunch, pick something within the Old Town that doesn’t require much travel.
- Use cafés and dessert shops as places to rest at midday rather than treating them as fixed stops.
How to fit it in
Use this guide to choose breakfast options, an Old Town walk, and an afternoon café in one view for your day in Hoi An.
Reality check
Hoi An Old Town is easy to explore on foot. If you’re coming from Da Nang, use the same entrance as your drop-off and accommodation pickup point so you don’t get turned around in the lanes.
Allow 6–8 hours for the Old Town alone; add a night if you want to visit An Bang Beach or cycle along the rice-field paths. The atmosphere changes from day to night, so it’s worth staying until sunset.
The March 2026 official guide lists the foreign visitor ticket for the Old Town at 120,000 VND. Confirm the total price and terms separately for meals, tailoring, and boat rides.
During the rainy season, river levels and flood-related closures can change access to the lanes. Avoid cycling at night, and check the life jacket yourself before boarding a boat.
If plans change
Visit an old house in the morning, rest at your accommodation, then walk along the river and through the night market after 5 p.m.
Visit the Old Town in the morning, then head to An Bang Beach in the afternoon. Arrange your shower and return transportation in advance.
Small tip
For restaurants with limited hours, check their current status on the map that morning before heading out.
Final check before departure
- Choose two paid Old Town sights in advance.
- Bring small bills and a light rain jacket.
- If you’re ordering custom clothing, leave time for your final fitting.
Eligible sites for the Old Town ticket and pedestrian or vehicle restrictions may change on site. Follow the information at the official ticket booth by the entrance. For time-specific activities such as custom tailoring, cooking classes, or transportation, confirm the booking time and final fitting first.
Information checked: 2026-07-30