Hoi An

Vietnam

"Lantern-Lit Ancient Town & Tailor-Made Magic"

Hoi An Ancient Town is Vietnam's most magical destination — a UNESCO World Heritage trading port where centuries-old merchant houses, Japanese bridges, and centuries of Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese cultural fusion create an impossibly romantic atmosphere. Stroll lantern-lit streets at night, have a custom ao dai or suit tailor-made in 24 hours, cycle through emerald-green rice paddies, and feast on Hoi An's legendary local dishes: white rose dumplings, cao lau noodles, and fresh turmeric fish. Da Nang's stunning beaches are just 30 minutes away.

Hoi An Ancient Town (UNESCO), Lantern Festival (14th of lunar month), Japanese Covered Bridge, An Bang & Cua Dai Beach, Cooking Classes, My Son Sanctuary Day Trip, Marble Mountains, Custom Tailoring

February–April & August–October

Get clothes tailor-made (budget $50–$150); rent a bicycle to explore rice paddies

One of Southeast Asia's most beautiful destinations. Extraordinary value for money.