Explore Hoi An

Hội An is a city witch is located on Vietnam,s central coast.The city is known for it,s well-preserved Ancient Town and unique architecture that features a mix of different eras and cultures, a refelction of it,s melting-pot history.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
(Vietnam) Different Vietnamese dialects; English; French and Chinese are used here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Vietnamese Dong (VND)
UTC+05:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 40 000 VND, Mid-range Restaurant meal 300 000 VND, Combo Meal 120 000 VND
Drinks
Espresso 30,000 VND, Hot Chocolate 49,000 VND, CHFappe Lavazza Vanilla 79,000 VND, Coca Cola 20,000 VND, DrPepper 45,000 VND, Perrier Water 750ml 72,000 VND, Watermelon juice 65,000 VND, Strawberry milKESake 90,000 VND
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 10 500 VND, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 14 000 VND, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 30 000 VND
General Transport
Rent a Bicycle for 30 000 VND per day, Taxis are available outside Hoi An Ancient Town and cost 250 000 - 350 000 VND from Da Nang International Airport to Hoi An, Motorcycle daily rentals start from 100 000 VND and go upwards, a Cyclo standard fare costs 22 000 VND for every Km, negotiation is possible however for either fixed fees or hourly rates

Things to do in Hoi An

The city offers to tailor a wide variety of clothing made of many more types of material.Many tailors are found throughout the city, though the creation of clothing does tend to take a good deal of time to make.The Old Town in Hoi An was spared the bombing that took place in the Vietnam War, as such it is one the few places that still bears centuries old architecture and the Old Town dates back roughly two millenia.Many local handicrafts are also found in the city that consist of many different styles or types, a perfect gift to take home.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Vietnam) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Vietnam:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Typhoid
  • Japanese Encephalitis and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Vietnam: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • (Vietnam) Sleeping Bag Liner
  • Waterproof Phone Case
  • Plug Adapter
  • Mosquito Repellent
  • Vietnam Travel Guide
  • Travel Towel
  • Sun Protection
  • Rain Poncho or Packable Waterproof Jacket
  • Travel Wash Bag
  • Packing Cubes and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(Vietnam) Most citizens of ASEAN member-countries as Thailand; Indonesia; Singapore; Malaysia; Cambodia; and Laos do not need a Vietnam visa if they visit Vietnam within 30 days.The Philippine passport holders do not need a Vietnamese visa for 21 days and Myanmar do not need Visa within 14 days.The passport holders of Brunei are not required to get a visa to Vietnam for 15 days.