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ホイアンと周辺45km圏の見どころ
Hoi An is easy to plan because everything falls into three rings: walking, cycling, and needing a car. Knowing which ring you are in settles the day quickly.
Ring 1 — the old town, on foot
- The Japanese Bridge — Hoi An's emblem, and the image on the 20,000₫ note
- Tan Ky, Phung Hung and Quan Thang houses — centuries-old merchant homes with their timber frames intact
- The Fujian and Cantonese assembly halls — Chinese-community architecture, courtyards and curved tile roofs
- The Tran family chapel — far quieter than the rest
- Hoi An market — breakfast and dried goods
- The Hoai riverside at night — paper lamps and rowing boats
All within a 15-minute walk. See also Hoi An old town and Hoi An's lantern nights.
Ring 2 — 3 to 5 km, by bicycle
| Place | From the old town | Why go |
|---|---|---|
| An Bang beach | 4 km | The best beach near Hoi An, with beachfront places to eat |
| Cua Dai beach | 5 km | The pier for Cham Island |
| Bay Mau coconut forest | 5 km | Basket boats through the water-palm channels |
| Thanh Ha pottery village | 3 km | Working kilns; you can throw a pot yourself |
| Tra Que herb village | 3 km | Herb beds and cooking classes; lovely early morning |
| Kim Bong carpentry village | 3 km (across the river) | Traditional woodwork, few visitors |
Ring 3 — 20 to 45 km, you need a car
- VinWonders Nam Hoi An — 20 km, theme park, a full day
- My Son — 45 km, the Cham sanctuary; go early to beat the heat
- Cham Island — 30 minutes by boat from Cua Dai; check the sailing schedule first
- Ba Na Hills — 45 km from Hoi An, a full day
Between Da Nang and Hoi An
This 30 km run follows the coast and is one of the pleasantest drives in central Vietnam. A 4-seater suits one to three people; a 7-seater suits a family with luggage — see 4-seaters and 7-seaters.
FAQ
What is inside Hoi An old town?
The Japanese Bridge, the old merchant houses (Tan Ky, Phung Hung, Quan Thang), the Fujian and Cantonese assembly halls, the Tran family chapel, the market and the Sa Huynh culture museum — all within a 15-minute walk.
What is within 5 km of Hoi An?
An Bang and Cua Dai beaches, the Bay Mau coconut forest, Thanh Ha pottery village, Tra Que herb village and Kim Bong carpentry village. All reachable by bicycle, which is how most people do it.
How do I get to Cham Island from Hoi An?
A speedboat from Cua Dai pier, about 30 minutes. From roughly October to January the sea gets rough and sailings are often cancelled — always check the day before rather than booking accommodation around a fixed date.
