Hoi An is an attractive destination that CNN news agency once praised. Known as a bustling international trading port in the 16th century, after many changes, Hoi An still retains its ancient, nostalgic features of a vibrant time.
Hoi An travel experience by month
Hoi An has two distinct seasons: the rainy season from August to December, the dry season from January to July. The weather is generally mild, with occasional light cold spells but does not affect the travel experience too much.
- January – February: The ideal time to visit, when the weather is cool and the air is fresh. Everywhere is brightly decorated to welcome Tet, creating a sparkling, vibrant scene. This is also the festival season with many unique cultural activities, suitable for you to explore Hoi An with your family.
- March – April: The temperature gradually warms up, the sun is mild, very favorable for visiting the old town or taking a boat trip on the Hoai River. During this time, the number of visitors is not too crowded, helping you to fully enjoy the peaceful beauty of Hoi An.
- May – July: Summer is the ideal time to enjoy An Bang and Cua Dai beaches, participate in outdoor activities such as kayaking, diving to see corals at Cu Lao Cham. This is also the peak tourist season, the atmosphere is vibrant with many attractive events.
- August – October: Hoi An enters the rainy season, the scenery has a quiet, romantic beauty. The mossy old streets reflect on the water, creating a nostalgic scene. If you like peace, you can choose this time to enjoy Hoi An in your own way.
- November – December: The weather is cold, sometimes there are sudden rains, but that is what makes the old town more poetic. Riverside cafes and ancient porches are ideal places to stop and admire Hoi An in a quiet, lyrical space.
Means of transportation to Hoi An
As a famous tourist destination, traveling to Hoi An is completely easy depending on your preferences, time and budget.
Airplane
Airplane is the fastest and most convenient way to get to Hoi An. Domestic airlines operate many flights from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and other provinces to Da Nang airport (about 30km from Hoi An). Economy class tickets range from 400,000 – 1,600,000 VND depending on the time. If you book tickets early, you can save money to reserve your budget for other interesting experiences. After arriving in Da Nang, you can continue your journey to Hoi An by bus, taxi, airport shuttle or rent a motorbike to explore on your own.
Train
Hoi An is located between two major stations, Tam Ky and Da Nang, convenient for passengers from the North and South to travel by train. This means of transport is affordable, highly safe, and offers an exciting experience when crossing beautiful coastal roads.
Long distance bus
Long distance bus is a suitable choice for those who have a lot of time and want to save money. Sleeper bus routes from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang have many time slots during the day, reasonable ticket prices, helping you have a comfortable trip without spending too much on your budget.
Motorbike
For those who are passionate about discovery, traveling by motorbike is an experience worth trying. The distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang is about 900km, from Hanoi to Da Nang is about 1000km, opening up opportunities for you to conquer the most beautiful coastal roads in Vietnam. The journey to the poetic, nostalgic land requires careful preparation of vehicles, physical strength and luggage. After arriving in Da Nang, you only need to travel another 30km along Vo Nguyen Giap Street to Hoi An, enjoying the beautiful blue sea scenery along the way.
Choosing a means of transport in Hoi An ancient town
Bicycle – A leisurely, leisurely experience
Bicycles are the most popular means of transport in the ancient town because of their convenience and environmental friendliness. Not limited by the motorbike ban hours, you can freely explore every small alley, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere without rushing. In addition, bicycles help you easily move to nearby attractions such as Thanh Ha pottery village, Bay Mau coconut forest or An Bang beach. Most hotels and homestays in Hoi An provide free bicycle rental services or at prices ranging from only 30,000 – 50,000 VND/day.
Motorbike – Proactively explore more places
If you want to expand your itinerary, combine visiting Hoi An, Da Nang, Hue, motorbikes are the right choice. The price of renting a motorbike in Hoi An is quite reasonable, only about 100,000 – 150,000 VND/day, allowing you to travel comfortably.
Some beautiful routes you can experience when traveling by motorbike:
An Bang – Cua Dai beach route: Driving and admiring the blue sea.
Hoi An – Da Nang route: Along Vo Nguyen Giap street, passing Ngu Hanh Son, extremely worth trying.
Hoi An – My Son route: For those who like to explore ancient and mysterious relics.
Cyclo – Slowly feel the rhythm of the old town
If you want to fully enjoy the poetic beauty of Hoi An, don’t miss the experience of riding a cyclo around the city. Sitting on a cyclo, you can comfortably admire the mossy roofs, shimmering lanterns and the simple life of the people. The price of renting a cyclo ranges from 100,000 – 150,000 VND/trip. You can easily catch a cyclo on central routes such as Tran Phu, Phan Chu Trinh, Hai Ba Trung.
Taxi – Convenient choice for large groups
For groups of friends or families, taxis are a convenient and comfortable means of transport.
Trains, boats – See the old town from a different perspective
One of the experiences not to be missed when coming to Hoi An is taking a boat ride on the Hoai River or Thu Bon River. The scenery of the old town reflects on the water, the sparkling lanterns create a magical picture. You can rent a boat right at the river wharf in the center of the old town, release flower lanterns and enjoy the peaceful, poetic space. Prices range from 30,000 – 100,000 VND/person depending on the itinerary.
Destinations near Hoi An ancient town:
My Son Sanctuary: My Son Sanctuary is recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage, attracting visitors from all over the world to enjoy the ancient relics of the ancient Champa culture that lasted from the 2nd to 14th centuries.
Cua Dai Beach, An Bang Beach: If An Bang Beach is poetic, with many seafood restaurants near the sea, Cua Dai Beach attracts people with its long sandy beach and large waves.
Seven-acre coconut forest: Not only in Ben Tre in the south, there are coconuts, Hoi An also has a giant coconut garden. The experience that many young people love when visiting Hoi An is sitting on a basket boat to visit the coconut garden, or having fun spinning around on the basket boat under the skillful steering of the local people.
Thanh Ha Pottery Village: 7km from the center, Thanh Ha pottery village has a history of nearly 500 years. Famous for its red-fired pottery, visitors will experience interesting pottery making activities, kneading clay on a turntable to create their own pottery works.
Hoi An delicacies
Cao Lau: The rich sauce poured over the firm, fatty Cao Lau noodles and the fragrant braised pork combined with raw vegetables will elevate the taste to a new level of deliciousness.
Banh Vac: Banh Vac or white rose cake is a savory cake served with dipping sauce that seems to be most flavorful only in Hoi An. Banh Vac here attracts diners with its non-greasy, clear, smooth and chewy dough, the cake is transparent enough to see the meat filling inside.
Mì Quảng: Mi Quang Phu Chiem are a specialty of Hoi An with white noodles, authentic broth, thick and sweet because it is cooked from fresh shrimp and field crab. This noodle dish is enjoyed with crispy golden rice paper.
Above are the interesting things about Hoi An tourism that Hanoi Green Tour wants to send to you. There are many surprises that Hoi An is waiting for visitors to discover. Get ready for the journey to explore Hoi An with Hanoi Green Tour with Vietnam package tours.
