Hoi An is often touted as Vietnam’s most charming town. Having visited this UNESCO World Heritage site in Central Vietnam, we certainly agree with that moniker. Best navigated on foot or via bicycle, this well-preserved 15th to 19th century trading port is a photographer’s dream. You’ll find Chinese temples and Japanese pagodas alongside more traditional Vietnamese structures. This gem of a town is worth exploring both in the morning and at night. It is in the mornings that you can best appreciate the colorful boats that are reminiscent of the town’s trading port heritage. Meanwhile, in the evenings, numerous brightly colored lanterns are lit up and noisy motorbikes are no longer allowed to roam.
For shopaholics, browse through the numerous tailoring shops and have them customize something for you— for a steal. Custom made shoes and bags are popular souvenirs here as well. Oh and it helps that they can usually complete the order in less than 24 hours!
Best time to visit Hoi An is during their Full Moon Festival which happens once a month. During this festival, you’ll find the locals wearing traditional garb and celebrating the town’s art and culture through poetry recitals and traditional opera performances right on the street.
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