Coming to Hoi An, visitors seem to go back in time, return to old values, and find peace amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life. Let’s pocketthe experience of traveling Hoi An from Da Nang on your own, AZ for first-time visitors to Hoi An ancient town.
Hoi An, the jewel of Central Vietnam tourism, is a peaceful ancient town located on the poetic Thu Bon River, in Quang Nam Province. Only about 30km south of the bustling city of Da Nang, Hoi An attracts tourists with its ancient, quiet beauty with ancient houses with mossy tiled roofs, lovely small streets with colorful lanterns, and unique traditional cultural features.
This place used to be the busiest trading port in Southeast Asia in the 17th and 18th centuries, a cultural exchange between many countries such as Vietnam, China, Japan, etc. Historical imprints are imprinted on every roof tile, wall, and road, creating a nostalgic, enchanting space.
Hoi An travel experience
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To get to Hoi An from Da Nang, you can choose from many different means of transportation, each with its own advantages and disadvantages:
1. Motorcycle
Advantages: Flexible, proactive about time, can stop to visit along the way, low cost.
Disadvantages: Exhausting, not suitable for the elderly or families with small children, requires a motorbike license.
Car rental price: About 120,000 – 180,000 VND/day depending on car type.
Note: Check the vehicle carefully before renting, wear a helmet, and obey traffic laws.
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2. Taxi
Advantages: Fast, convenient, comfortable, suitable for families with young children or the elderly.
Disadvantages: Costs more than other means.
Fare: About 300,000 – 400,000 VND/way.
Some reputable taxi companies: Mai Linh, Vinasun, Tien Sa…
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3. Grab
Advantages: Convenient, easy to book a car via the app, know the fare in advance, many types of cars to choose from.
Disadvantages: Fares can be higher than traditional taxis during rush hour.
How to book a ride: Download the Grab app, select pick-up and destination points, and select vehicle type.
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Disadvantages: Longer travel time, not flexible, have to wait for the bus.
Bus route: Route 01 (Da Nang – Hoi An).
Ticket price: About 20,000 – 30,000 VND/trip.
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5. Car rental
Advantages: Convenient, comfortable, proactive about time, suitable for large groups, can combine visiting many other places.
Disadvantages: Cost is higher than motorbike or bus.
16-seat Ford Transit car rental in Da Nang
In particular, if you want a comfortable, convenient and safe trip, chooseTop Driver’s car rental service.We provide a variety of vehicles from 4 seats, 7 seats, 16 seats to 45 seats, with a team of experienced, enthusiastic and attentive drivers.
Top places to visit when coming to Hoi An
1. Hoi An Ancient Town
The heart of Hoi An is the old town, which preserves unique traditional architectural and cultural values. Walking on the small brick-paved streets, looking at the ancient houses with moss-covered tiled roofs, the yellow walls stained with time, you will feel a peaceful, nostalgic space, completely different from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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2.Japanese Covered Bridge
The symbol of Hoi An, the unique ancient covered bridge spans a small creek, connecting the two banks of the street.
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3.The guild halls
Assembly halls of Fujian, Guangdong, and Chaozhou… are sophisticated architectural works, bearing the cultural imprint of the Chinese people.
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Tan Ky and Phung Hung Ancient Houses:Hundred-year-old ancient houses, preserving the typical architectural features of ancient Hoi An.
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4. Thanh Ha Pottery Village
About 2km from the old town, Thanh Ha pottery village is a long-standing traditional craft village where you can learn about the handmade pottery production process and create unique products yourself.
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5. Cua Dai Beach
If you love the sea, you can spend time relaxing at Cua Dai beach, about 5km from the old town. The beach has smooth white sand and clear blue water, making it an ideal place for swimming, strolling and enjoying fresh seafood.
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6. Cu Lao Cham
About 18km from Hoi An coast, Cu Lao Cham is an archipelago of 8 small islands, famous for its wild beauty, diverse marine ecosystem and beautiful beaches. You can join a tour to Cu Lao Cham to explore the natural beauty, dive to see coral, enjoy fresh seafood.
Scuba diving – Cu Lao Cham
7. Seven-acre coconut forest relic site
Bay Mau Coconut Forest Relic Site , also known as Cam Thanh Coconut Forest, is an attractive destination not to be missed when coming to Hoi An. About 3km from the center of the ancient town, this mangrove forest offers visitors a unique experience of the river life in the West.
Hoi An Seven-Sample Coconut Forest
Hoi An cuisine –irresistible cultural feature
(Illustrative image: Banquet table with Hoi An specialties)
A journey to explore Hoi An would not be complete without unique culinary experiences. Hoi An cuisine is a subtle blend of cultures, creating unforgettable flavors.
Here are some delicious dishes you must try when coming to Hoi An:
Cao Lau
A typical noodle dish of Hoi An, with golden, chewy noodles, served with char siu, shrimp, raw vegetables and rich sauce.Cao Lau Ba Le Restaurant – Delicious Cao Lau Restaurant in Hoi An:Famous for its traditional Cao Lau dish. (49/3 Tran Hung Dao, Minh An Ward, Hoi An)
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Quang noodles
A familiar noodle dish of the Central region, with soft noodles, rich broth, served with chicken, shrimp, eggs, and raw vegetables.
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Chicken rice
Rice is cooked from fragrant rice, served with boiled or fried chicken, Vietnamese coriander, onion, ginger fish sauce.Ba Buoi Chicken Rice Restaurant:A familiar address for those who love Hoi An chicken rice. (22 Phan Chu Trinh Street, Minh An Ward, Hoi An)
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Bread
Hoi An is famous for its crispy, filling, and delicious bread.Phuong Bread:One of the most famous bread shops in Hoi An. Address: 2b Phan Chu Trinh Street, Cam Chau, Hoi An.
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Banh xeo
Crispy pancakes, shrimp, meat, bean sprouts, served with raw vegetables and sweet and sour dipping sauce.
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Tea
Hoi An has many delicious types of sweet soup such as corn sweet soup, green bean sweet soup, lotus seed sweet soup…
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Hotelsin Hoi An
Hoi An has a variety of accommodation options, from luxury hotels to budget homestays, suitable for all needs and budgets. Suggestions for some beautiful, reasonably priced hotels and homestays in Hoi An
Hotel
Little Riverside Hoi An – A Little Luxury Hotel & Spa:Located on the banks of the poetic Thu Bon River, the hotel offers a peaceful, relaxing space with ancient town architecture. Professional service, outdoor swimming pool, relaxing spa are the plus points of this hotel. (From about 1,500,000 VND/night)(Illustration: Little Riverside Hoi An – A Little Luxury Hotel & Spa)
Hanoi Golden Hotel Hoi An:Located in the heart of the old town, the hotel is conveniently located for traveling to tourist attractions. Modern, comfortable rooms, reasonable prices. (From about 800,000 VND/night)(Illustration: Hanoi Golden Hotel Hoi An)
Gem Riverside Hotel Hoi An:New hotel, modern design, close to nature with view of Thu Bon River. Spacious, clean rooms, friendly staff. (From about 600,000 VND/night)(Illustration: Gem Riverside Hotel Hoi An)
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Homestay
De An Hotel & Spa:Homestay with vintage style, cozy, close to nature. Cool green garden, small swimming pool is an ideal place to relax. (From about 500,000 VND/night)(Illustration: De An Hotel & Spa)
Hoi An Monkey Backpackers Hostel:Perfect choice for travelers who love a youthful, dynamic space. The homestay has many dorm rooms, private rooms, common living areas, and organizes interesting exchange activities. (From about 150,000 VND/night)(Illustration: Hoi An Monkey Backpackers Hostel)
Green Areca Homestay:Homestay is located in a cool, quiet garden, about 10 minutes drive from the old town. Rooms are simply decorated, clean, affordable. (From about 300,000 VND/night)(Illustration: Green Areca Homestay)
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The bestitinerary to Hoi An from Da Nang
Below is a suggested itinerary for a 1-day tour of Hoi An from Da Nang:
Morning:Depart from Da Nang, travel to Hoi An. Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Tan Ky ancient house.
Lunch:Have lunch with Hoi An specialties such as Cao Lau, Quang noodles, chicken rice.
Afternoon:Visit Thanh Ha pottery village, experience making pottery. Stroll around the old town, shop for souvenirs.
Evening:Enjoy dinner with street food, watching the old town sparkle at night.
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Some notes when traveling to Hoi An
Entrance fee:Hoi An Ancient Town charges entrance fee, you should buy tickets in advance to avoid long queues.
Dress:You should wear polite clothes when visiting monuments and temples.
Ideal time:The best time to travel to Hoi An is from February to April, when the weather is cool and there is little rain.
Bargaining:When shopping in Hoi An, you should bargain to get the best price.
Hoi An is a destination not to be missed when traveling to the Central region. Hopefully, the experiences of traveling to Hoi An from Da Nang that I share will help you have a memorable trip.
Above is a summary of experiences of traveling to Hoi An from Da Nang on your own AZ,don’t forget to contact Danang Car to book a Da Nang – Hoi An tourist car, we will accompany you on your journey to explore the ancient town!