{"id":5188,"date":"2020-08-07T16:24:32","date_gmt":"2020-08-07T16:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/hoi-an\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T13:52:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T13:52:51","slug":"hoi-an","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/hoi-an\/","title":{"rendered":"16 best things to do in Hoi An, Vietnam’s most beautiful town"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sitting in central Vietnam and known worldwide for the images of its lanterns lighting up<\/strong> the narrow streets, Hoi An is without question Vietnam’s most touristy town \u2014 and for many, the most beautiful one you can visit in the whole country. Though as you know, there’s no accounting for taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide we cover the best things to do in Hoi An<\/strong>, with a full selection of what we consider some of the finest activities the town and its surroundings have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Between the charm of its beautifully preserved Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong>, the calm you can breathe in its streets and the sheer number of places to visit, for us Hoi An is, without a doubt, a must on your Vietnam itinerary.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike more urban, modern cities such as nearby Da Nang<\/a>, Hanoi<\/a> or Saigon<\/a>, Hoi An is barely more than a large town. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And while Hoi An has plenty of sights, much of its charm lies in the simple things<\/strong>: wandering aimlessly through the old quarter or settling into one of its caf\u00e9s to watch daily life go by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hoi An has a special something<\/strong> that captivates travelers \u2014 full of hidden<\/strong> little corners you stumble upon without looking for them. So remember to leave free time in your itinerary<\/strong> to explore the town unhurried and truly enjoy it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s our rundown of the best activities and places to see in Hoi An<\/strong>. It’s not everything there is, but it’s more than enough to give you a clear picture<\/strong> of how many different plans and experiences you can fit into just a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n