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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, ...

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 ...

Hoi An 3-Day Itinerary: Planned by a Local

Outside Sakura Restaurant on Bach Dang Street in Hoi An, Vietnam.

Three days in Hoi An gives you enough time to explore and enjoy the Old Town, visit the awesome rice fields outside of town, check out Hoi An’s ...

The Best (and Worst) Time to Visit Hoi An: A Local’s Guide

A small road leading through the rice fields in Hoi An, with houses and mountains in the distance.

Being based in Da Nang, I’ve visited Hoi An more times than I can count. The Old Town, while touristy, is loaded with architectural charm. The rice fields ...

How to Get Around Hoi An for First-Time Visitors

Tourists and locals on Tran Phu Street in Old Town Hoi An.

Hoi An is about 30 to 40 minutes south of Da Nang. Many travelers combine the two cities on a trip to central Vietnam, sometimes adding Hue to ...

My Son Sanctuary: Complete Visitor’s Guide & Photo Tour

A cobblestone path over a creek leading to ruins at the My Son Sanctuary in Vietnam.

The My Son Sanctuary is one of eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Vietnam. Its ruins date back to the 4th through 13th centuries. This is an excellent ...

How to Get From Da Nang to Hoi An: 3 Easy Ways by a Local

An Hoi Bridge in Hoi An Old Town

There are a few different ways to get from Da Nang to Hoi An. I actually just rode my motorbike to Hoi An from Da Nang yesterday. The ...

Where to Stay in Hoi An: A Local’s Guide for First-Timers

The Cam Thanh Rice Fields in Hoi An, Vietnam, at sunset.

I live in Da Nang, which is about 30 minutes away from Hoi An. Like today, I frequently ride my scooter from Da Nang to Hoi An for ...

Da Nang or Hoi An: Which is Better to Stay?

Hoi An's Old Town, showing people riding motorbikes, tourists, locals, old buildings, trees, lanterns, and various shops along the road.

I moved to Da Nang from the USA in 2018. I visit Hoi An regularly on my motorbike for coffee, to eat, or to explore. I was talking ...

13 Best Beach Resorts in Da Nang: A Local’s Guide With Map

Outside the Shilla Monogram Quangnam Danang Resort, showing hotel signage, groomed shrubbery, trees, and the large resort hotel in the background.

There are dozens of beachside resorts in Da Nang. Resort accommodations range from basic hotel rooms and villas to penthouses and cottages. ...