Visiting Da Nang in September: Weather, Crowds & Travel Tips

Tourists climbing the stairs to the entrance of the Linh Ung Pagoda and Lady Buddha statue in Da Nang in September.
September is a tricky month to visit Da Nang. The rainy season will usually have started, but there are still random days of clear skies. On the plus ...
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Visiting Hoi An in September: Weather, Crowds & Travel Tips

Palm trees and boats on the Thu Bon River in Hoi An in September.
If you’re thinking about visiting Hoi An in September, this brief guide covers the weather, crowds, and other little tidbits. Having lived in Da Nang for years, I’ve ...
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Ho Chi Minh City in December: Weather, Crowds & Travel Tips

The Ho Chi Minh City skyline, including the Bitexco Financial Tower, from a park in Ben Thanh.
December is the beginning of the dry season in Ho Chi Minh City, and it’s a great month to visit. It’s actually the first of three great months ...
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Visiting Hoi An in December: Weather, Crowds & Travel Tips

Walking on Tran Phu Street in Hoi An Ancient Town in December.
If you’re thinking about visiting Hoi An in December, I’ve put together this quick guide so you know what to expect. I’ve been standing on Hoi An soil ...
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Visiting Hoi An in June: Weather, Crowds & Travel Tips

Basket boats and tourists on An Bang Beach in Hoi An in June.
June, July, and August are the three hottest months in Hoi An. I was just down in Hoi An yesterday, and it was very hot — about 36°C ...
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Visiting Hoi An in July: Weather, Crowds & Travel Tips

Pink flowers outside the Santa Villa Hoi An.
I’ve visited Hoi An many times in July to explore Old Town, visit the beaches, and drive through the rice fields. This guide lets you know what to ...
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Why I Like Visiting Hoi An (Yes, Old Town is Touristy)

Boats on the Thu Bon River in Hoi An Old Town.
I’ve visited Hoi An dozens of times and continue to visit nearly every week. I’m either trying a new restaurant or coffee shop, weaving through the rice fields ...
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Visiting Da Nang in May: Weather, Crowds & Travel Tips

Palm trees, sun loungers, and people on My Khe Beach in Da Nang in May.
May is when the weather really begins turning hot in Da Nang. I was just outside walking around the My An area today (mid-May) at 12 PM by ...
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Hoi An Ancient Town: A Local’s Guide for First-Timers

Boats on the Thu Bon River in Hoi An Ancient Town in Vietnam.
Hoi An is about 40 minutes south of Da Nang, and most travelers to the area visit both cities. While My Khe Beach is Da Nang’s biggest draw, ...
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Visiting Hoi An in May: Weather, Crowds & Travel Tips

Vietnamese cyclo bikes, pink flowers, lanterns, and souvenir shops on a street in Old Town Hoi An in May.
Living in Da Nang, I’ve visited Hoi An during May more times than I can count. If you’re planning on visiting Hoi An in May, this brief guide ...
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