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Hoi An — Five-Day Local Itinerary

Hoi An, Vietnam

Updated Mar 2, 2026

Lantern-lit lanes: family craft, river floats, full moon glow.
Ancient living: 400yr houses occupied, tailor streets.
Modest respect: shoes off, elders bow.
Boat basket, coconut maze, beach fish.

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🏠 Where to Stay

Ancient Town

Heritage houses, walkable markets.

An Bang

Fishing village beach, local seafood.

Tra Que

Village calm, organic herb.

⏰ Daily Rhythm

Morning: Markets 5-8AM, cao lau.
Lunch: White rose $2.
Afternoon: Bike village.
Evening: Lantern river 19h+.

📅 Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Ancient Town Core

Markets, bridge calm

1

Hoi An Central Market

market

Dawn fresh.

⏱️ 05:00-13:00 (90 min) 💰 $ 50k-200k VND

💡 Local prices.

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2

Cao Lau Stall

food

Well water only.

⏱️ 07:00-14:00 (45 min) 💰 $ 50k VND

💡 Thick pork.

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3

Japanese Covered Bridge

calm

Fortune cross.

⏱️ All day (60 min) 💰 $ 120k VND pass

💡 Shrine inside.

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🍽️ Local Food Hits

Cao Lau: Ba Le well noodles.

✨ Local Life Moments

Vendor bow.

⚠️ Watch Outs

Peak tourist.
Day 2

Tra Que Village

Organic herbs, farm calm

1

Tra Que Vegetable Village

neighborhood

Organic farm.

⏱️ 08:00-17:00 (120 min) 💰 $ $2-5

💡 Bike 3km.

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2

Tra Que Cooking

activity

Family recipes.

⏱️ 10:00-13:00 (180 min) 💰 $$ $15-25

💡 Eat own.

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3

Co Co River

calm

Village waterway.

⏱️ All day (60 min) 🆓 Free

💡 Boat optional.

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🍽️ Local Food Hits

White Rose: Rose dumplings.

✨ Local Life Moments

Family farm.

⚠️ Watch Outs

Heat noon.
Day 3

An Bang Beach

Fishing village seafood

1

An Bang Beach Market

market

Daily catch.

⏱️ 06:00-10:00 (90 min) 💰 $ 100k-300k VND

💡 Fishing boats.

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2

Beach Seafood Grill

food

Fresh grill.

⏱️ 12:00-20:00 (90 min) 💰 $$ 200k-500k VND

💡 Family run.

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3

An Bang Village

neighborhood

Fishing calm.

⏱️ All day (60 min) 🆓 Free

💡 Less tourist.

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🍽️ Local Food Hits

Banh Mi: Pate sandwich.

✨ Local Life Moments

Boat return.

⚠️ Watch Outs

Sun burn.
Day 4

Cam Thanh Coconut

Basket boats, maze

1

Cam Thanh Coconut Forest

activity

Basket maze.

⏱️ 08:00-17:00 (120 min) 💰 $ $5-10

💡 Life jackets.

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2

Coconut Forest Picnic

food

Crab catch.

⏱️ 12:00-14:00 (60 min) 💰 $ 100k-300k VND

💡 Own catch.

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3

Thu Bon River

calm

Stilt dinner.

⏱️ 16:00-19:00 (90 min) 🆓 Free

💡 High tide fish.

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🍽️ Local Food Hits

Fresh Spring Rolls: Rice paper herbs.

✨ Local Life Moments

Fisher spin.

⚠️ Watch Outs

Tip boat.
Day 5

Full Moon Lanterns

Night festival, ancient houses

1

Ancient House Courtyard

calm

Altar incense.

⏱️ 09:00-17:00 (60 min) 💰 $ 120k VND pass

💡 Shoes off.

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2

Com Ga Chicken Rice

food

Turmeric staple.

⏱️ 11:00-14:00 (45 min) 💰 $ 100k VND

💡 Hoi An style.

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3

Full Moon Lantern Festival

activity

River float.

⏱️ 19:00-22:00 14th lunar (180 min) 💰 $ $1-3 lantern

💡 No electric.

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🍽️ Local Food Hits

Gâteau aux Noix: Noix cake.

✨ Local Life Moments

River wishes.

⚠️ Watch Outs

Moon crowd.

📝 Local Norms Cheat Sheet

Shoes off houses.
Incense three.
Bargain market.
Moon 14th.
Stool squat.

🚇 Transit & Pacing

Principles

  • Bike $1-2/day.
  • Walk ancient.
  • Boat $5.

Make It Easier

  • Dawn cool.
  • Modest dress.
  • Pass 120k.

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