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Is Hoi An Worth Visiting? A Local’s Guide for 2026

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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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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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 ...
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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 ...
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How to Get Around Hoi An for First-Time Visitors

Tourists and locals on Tran Phu Street in Old Town Hoi An.
Getting around Hoi An is pretty straightforward. Walking and biking are popular and easy in the Old Town area. You can also rent a scooter for the most ...
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My Son Sanctuary in Vietnam: Complete Visitor’s Guide (2026)

Some of the ruins at My Son Sanctuary in Vietnam
The My Son Sanctuary is one of nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Vietnam. Its ruins date back to the 4th through 13th centuries. This is an excellent ...
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How to Get From Da Nang to Hoi An (Hint: Use the Grab App!)

Walking on Nguyen Thai Hoc Street 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 down to Hoi An from Da Nang yesterday. ...
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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 40 minutes away from Hoi An. Like today, I frequently ride my scooter from Da Nang to Hoi An for ...
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Da Nang or Hoi An: Which is Better to Stay?

Tourists and pink flowers at the intersection of Tran Phu Street and Le Loi Street in Hoi An Old Town
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 ...
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