Why visit
Hoi An is a UNESCO-listed old port town. Lanterns at night, tailor shops by the hundred, An Bang beach 5 km away, and the Mỳ Sơn Cham ruins nearby.
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Hoi An at a glance
City population
33k
Elevation
13 m
43 ft
Time zone
UTC+7
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Airport
DAD
Da Nang International Airport
Vietnam at a glance
Country center
16.2°, 107.8°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
331,212 km²
127,882 mi²
Country population
100.3 million
303/km²
Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
Currency
Vietnamese đồng (₫)
VND
Dial
+84
Language
Vietnamese
Demonym
Vietnamese
Internet
.vn
UN
Member state
ISO code
VN / VNM
Where in the world
16.2° - 107.8°
Vietnam
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Did you know
- Hoi An was a major Southeast Asian trading port from the 15th to the 19th century; its perfectly preserved old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- The Japanese Covered Bridge, built in the 1590s, has been the city's symbol for over 400 years.
- Every full moon, Hoi An turns off its electric lights and lit only by silk lanterns and the moon, the Lantern Festival is a signature event.
- Vietnam is the world's second-largest coffee producer after Brazil.
- The country is 1,650 km long but only ~50 km wide at its narrowest point.
Bordering Vietnam
Traveler notes
- Lantern festival every full moon
- Bike to An Bang beach or My Khe
- Cooking class followed by market + lunch
Plan checks
- Build a three-day plan before extending. Most travel cities are easy to undersell to yourself.
- Check seasonal timing: high season can triple costs on some coastal destinations.
- Verify swim safety, ocean conditions, and water-quality reports by month.
- Reserve top restaurants 2–4 weeks out and plan two standout meals per city.
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Facts last reviewed June 2026 against GeoNames and national statistics sources. See the editorial policy for how destination data is maintained.
Frequently asked about Hoi An
What currency is used in Hoi An?
Hoi An uses the Vietnamese đồng (₫), ISO code VND.
What languages are spoken in Vietnam?
The primary language is Vietnamese.
What is the international calling code for Vietnam?
The calling code is +84.
What airport serves Hoi An?
Da Nang International Airport (IATA: DAD).
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