Hoi An Travel Guide
Firecrackers, Marigolds, Lucky Money: Celebrating Chinese New Year, Tet and Lunar New Year
The pop and crackle of Chinese New Year firecrackers going off around our Siem Reap neighbourhood have punctuated the soundtrack of birdsong, motorbikes, barking dogs, crowing roosters, laughing students, and the occasional shouts of tuk ...
Easy Vietnamese Clay Pot Caramelised Fish Recipe with Fresh Turmeric, Fragrant Dill and Peanuts
This easy Vietnamese caramelised fish recipe with fresh turmeric, fragrant dill and peanuts comes together quickly. Called 'Vietnamese clay pot fish with fresh dill' at Hoi An’s Red Bridge Cooking School where we first learnt ...
Vietnamese Sweet Corn Pudding Recipe for Che Bap in the Hoi An Style of Central Vietnam
This easy Vietnamese sweet corn pudding recipe makes che bap in the Hoi An style of Central Vietnam. Che bap is the Southern Vietnam sweet corn pudding, while che ngo is the Northern Vietnam sweet ...
Historic Hoi An Temples and Pagodas You Have to Visit in the Ancient Port Town
Historic Hoi An temples and pagodas you have to visit in the ancient port town include the colourful Quan Cong Temple, a Confucian temple established in 1653, and charming Chau Cua Pagoda on the Japanese ...
Sustainable Souvenirs to Buy in Southeast Asia and, No, Not Elephant Pants
Sustainable souvenirs to buy in Southeast Asia include anything that's handmade and handcrafted, fair trade and ethically-produced rather than factory-made, and locally created rather than imported. Traditional crafts, art and artisanal wares, along with eco-friendly, ...
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Southeast Asia You Can’t Miss
UNESCO World Heritage sites in Southeast Asia you can't miss include everything from the near perfectly preserved historic centres of Luang Prabang in Laos and Hoi An in Vietnam to the spectacular sprawling temple sites ...
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Hoi An Essentials
WHEN TO GO
Feb-July The dry season of Hoi An will see maximum temeratures creep up from 25ºC to 33ºC in July with changes coming in September.
Sep-Jan The start of the annual monsoon during September can bring heavy rain and if it starts early, the town may flood in October and November. Spectacular, but not so convenient for visitors until around December.
HEALTH
While there is a Hoi An Hospital, any serious injury (such as a broken limb or heart problems) and you’ll be heading for Danang, (45mins, 30km), a good reason to book extensive health insurance. A bout of stomach illness is not uncommon (take Imodium or similar) or sunburn may be your main worry. Do take these recommended vaccinations
VISAS
Nationals of United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and some others can get a 15 day visa on arrival. Other nationalities need a visa in advance but you can do this online at Vietnam Visa on Arrival through our visa partner, the most respected Vietnam Visa agent.
Insurance for Hoi An
CURRENCY
CURRENT EXCHANGE RATES
$1.00 USD = 23,169.61 VND
$1.00 AUD = 16,365.33 VND
€1.00 EUR = 24,505.47 VND
£1.00 GBP = 28,979.87 VND
The Vietnamese currency (VND) is called the ‘dong’ and you’ll find most prices quoted to you in dong. There are several ATMs around towns, be sure to get small notes for street food. Many small restaurants and shops will only accept cash. Bigger hotels and established restaurants will accept credit cards.
LANGUAGE
VIETNAMESE IS THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF VIETNAM.
ELECTRICITY
ELECTRICITY IN VIETNAM IS 220 VOLTS. 50 CYCLES/SEC.
LOCAL TIME
CURRENT HOI AN TIME
Vietnamese Time Zone is (GMT+7)
Vietnam has never used daylight saving time.
WEATHER
CURRENT HOI AN WEATHER
- TEMPERATURE
°C | °C - HUMIDITY
% - WIND
m/s - CLOUDINESS
% - SUNRISE
- SUNSET
- MON 23°C | °CCloudiness%Humidity%
- TUE 24°C | °CCloudiness%Humidity%
- WED 25°C | °CCloudiness%Humidity%
- THU 26°C | °CCloudiness%Humidity%
- FRI 27°C | °CCloudiness%Humidity%
- SAT 28°C | °CCloudiness%Humidity%
TRANSPORTATION
AIR/LAND/SEA
Most travellers arrive in Hoi An via a flight from Danang Airport from Saigon or Hanoi. Danang is 30km north of Hoi An and a taxi takes around 45mins. It’s easiest to get your hotel in Hoi An to organise a transfer which should be around US$20 maximum. Getting around Hoi An is mainly on foot, but you can take a bike or taxi to the beach.
Vietnam Daily Costs
BUDGET
Daily Budget Up To:
US$40
- Guesthouse/Cheap Hotel: US$8–25
- Cao Lau noodles at the markets: US$1.20
- Pushbike hire per day): from US$2
MID RANGE
Daily Budget From:
US$41–100
- Air-con hotel room: US$25–50
- Cheap local restaurant meal: US$7–12
- Motorbike hire per day: US$9-10
LUXURY
Daily Budget From:
US$101+
- Boutique hotel or resort: US$80–500
- Quality 3-course meal: US$30–50
- Internal Flight (eg Danang-Hanoi): US$60–120