Hội An

This city is located in the center of the country. Its historic district is a mixture of Chinese, Japanese, and French influences and has been declared a World Heritage Site.

One of the most interesting places to see is the 17th-century Japanese Bridge, an icon of Hội An (it's actually depicted on Dong bills). It's a reddish wood and stone covered bridge that's also home to a Vietnamese temple. It was built to link the traditional Japanese and Chinese districts of the city.

The banks of the Thu Bồn River are always bustling and full of shops and restaurants.

I spent most of my time exploring the Hoi An ancient town on foot, wandering through its charming narrow alleys and soaking in the slow rhythm of daily life. Along the way, I stopped to enjoy local specialties like Cao Lau and banh mi, sipped a quiet cup of coffee by the river, and browsed handmade lanterns and traditional craft shops - simple moments that truly define some of the most authentic things to do in Hoi An.

As the afternoon faded into evening, I took a peaceful walk along the Thu Bon River while the lanterns gradually lit up, creating a calm and almost magical atmosphere. After hours of walking and exploring, my body began to feel tired, so I decided to slow down and treat myself to a short break at Herbal Spa Hoi An.

During our tour of Vietnam, one of our stops was Hội An. What a surprise! We had only planned to stop there since it's close to one of Vietnam's main silk factories, but we were amazed. It's a very romantic and bohemian city that has charm in spades.

You have to explore the main street; it's full of charming shops, traditional homes, and artists. The city was experiencing some flooding when we visited but it didn't stop us from enjoying ourselves. We hired a man with a boat and he gave us a tour of the town.

If you’re interested in silks, the ones here are beautiful. They even make bespoke dresses overnight. There are also stalls in the market where they'll make custom shoes in only a matter of hours. You choose the style, fabric, and color and then bingo!

Hoi An is a very nice City, though a bit touristy. Delicious food served at many nice restaurants.

One of the best places in the world!