Hoi An Central Market is the beating heart of Hoi An. This lively riverside wet market offers authentic local food, vibrant produce stalls, and a glimpse into everyday Vietnamese life. Visitors can taste traditional dishes, shop for spices and souvenirs, and experience the town’s trading culture in one bustling location. This guide covers the market’s…
When people think of Hoi An, lantern-lit streets and ancient houses often come first – but just beyond the old town lies a gentle coastline that surprises many travellers. So, does Hoi An really have good beaches, and which ones are worth your time? The answer depends on how you like to travel. This guide…
Hoi An after dark is not about excess or volume – it’s about atmosphere. As lanterns glow and streets soften, the town reveals a nightlife scene that feels human-scaled, social, and beautifully unhurried. From intimate cocktail bars tucked into the Old Town to barefoot beach bars along the coast, this curated guide explores the best…
When planning a journey to Hoi An, one practical question often arises early: Is there a Hoi An airport? Understanding how flights connect to this heritage town helps you plan with confidence and ease. This guide from La Siesta Hoi An Resort and Spa will explain whether Hoi An has its own airport, which nearby…
When Valentine’s Day arrives, you may find yourself craving something quieter than candlelit crowds and predictable gestures – a place where love can breathe, unhurried. In Hoi An, romance unfolds softly through lantern glow, riverside walks, and moments shaped by heritage and nature. Valentine 2026 is especially meaningful here, as it coincides with Tet, Vietnam’s…
When travel calendars collide with sacred time, questions naturally arise: What will be open? Will I be intruding? Will I miss the essence of the place? Lunar New Year – known locally as Tet – is Vietnam’s most meaningful holiday, a time when life slows, families gather, and cities soften. In Hoi An, Tet reveals…
When travel feels rushed and destinations blur together, you often long for something gentle – an image that slows the breath and lingers in memory. In Hoi An, that image is light. Soft, floating, and human-scaled, Hoi An lanterns glow not only along streets and rivers, but within daily life itself. More than decoration, they…
Discover the Hoi An Traditional Art Performance House, where culture, music, and movement unfold in an intimate riverside setting. Here, authentic performances bring the soul of Hoi An to life – quietly, gracefully, and without spectacle. More than an evening show, this cultural venue plays a vital role in safeguarding the town’s artistic legacy, allowing…
In Hoi An, creativity moves at the same unhurried pace as the river. Clay is shaped by hand, wheels turn slowly, and stories are passed down with each vessel formed. Exploring Hoi An pottery through hands-on workshops offers a rare chance to touch the town’s craft heritage directly. From village studios to intimate ceramic spaces,…
Just beyond the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An, the river widens, slows, and softens into a green maze of water palms. Bay Mau Coconut Village, also known as Cam Thanh Coconut Village or Bay Mau Coconut Forest, feels like a world apart – where nipa forests lean over quiet canals and daily life still moves…
