Is Hoi An worth visiting?

Is Hoi An worth visiting?

There is something in Hoi An for everyone…a quaint, old town perfect for strolling, shopping, and dining, awesome beaches for the kids, and a perfect mix of countryside and villages to be explored by motorbike. We spent three and a half days here and could have been happy with a week or more.

How do you get from Hoi An to Vietnam?

Unfortunately Hoi An doesn’t have any airport of its own. Hence, visitors will be required to land at Da Nang Airport, some 30 km away, and take a taxi or bus to get to Hoi An. The journey takes about 45 minutes to an hour.

Is there a train from Hanoi to Hoi An?

What is this? There’s actually no direct train between Hanoi and Hoi An, but you can get from Hanoi to Da’Nang using rail travel, and then it’s just a short distance from Hoi An to Da’Nang.

What is Hoi An known for?

Hoi An is famous across Vietnam for its textile industry and one of the reasons many people come here is to get clothes tailor made for them. To that end, you will find amazing tailors all over town and you can choose from a plethora of silks, others textiles and patterns to make your own personalized creations.

Does Hoi An have a beach?

Hoi An has something for everybody including sandy beaches. So you can enjoy the culture and shops of the Old Town, the calm beauty of the countryside, and relaxing white sand beaches packed with great bars and restaurants.

Where do you fly into for Hoi An?

Da Nang International Airport
Firstly, travellers coming to Hoi An by plane typically fly into Da Nang International Airport (See our full guide to the Da Nang International Airport which is a just 29.5km from Hoi An. Then traveling from the Da Nang Airport to your Hotel in Hoi An is an easy affair.

Can you brush your teeth with tap water in Vietnam?

Yes, you can brush your teeth with the water in Vietnam. You can be sure that the tap water in urban areas is safe to brush your teeth and bathe. In most rural areas, the water is going to be safe as well for bathing and brushing your teeth.

Can you fly from Hanoi to Hoi An?

The distance from Hanoi to Hoi An is about 800km and is easiest to travel by flight. When you decide to fly, you need to fly from Hanoi to Da Nang, from where you can continue by shuttle bus or taxi to Hoi An. Flying takes about 3.5 hours, including transfers, while the bus and train take roughly 17 hours.

How much is the train from Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang?

Train from Ho Chi Minh City to Danang

How many days should I spend in Hoi An?

How long to spend in Hoi An? I would suggest a minimum of 3 days in Hoi An so you can soak up the Ancient Town and take a couple of excursions in the surrounding area. However, if you have 4 or 5 days, don’t rush away! You could easily spend 5 days in Hoi An without getting bored for a moment.