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.
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°
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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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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.
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