Traveling to Vietnam on a budget of 2000 RMB, the third stop is Hoi An.
Hoi An Ancient Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the 50 places to visit according to National Geographic. The total cost for a day in Hoi An Ancient Town is 98 RMB. Here’s the complete guide.
13:02: From the bus stop next to DTC Hotel near My Khe Beach in Da Nang, take the red minibus L02 for 35,000 VND (10 RMB) to Hoi An Gymnasium.
14:00: After arriving at Hoi An Gymnasium, search for the Hoi An basket boat experience on Klook for just 24 RMB, payable through a domestic app.
14:05: Use Grab to take a motorbike taxi for 30,000 VND (8.52 RMB) for 4.3 kilometers to Hang Coconut, which can be shown on the app.
14:20: Upon arrival at Hang Coconut, show your Klook order to the staff and get on the coconut boat.
The entire experience lasts about 50 minutes and is very fun, with boat rocking performances, singing, and a great atmosphere. It’s worth experiencing as the boat travels through the coconut forest, offering beautiful scenery perfect for photos.
15:30: After returning from the coconut boat, take a motorbike taxi back to Hoi An Gymnasium and walk to Hoi An Ancient Town.
16:00: Explore the ancient town, which has many Chinese assembly halls. I didn’t enter those that required tickets. The yellow colors of the old town, along with various lanterns, flowers, and plants, are very bright and beautiful.
16:30: In the central market of the ancient town, had fried spring rolls and rice noodles for 50,000 VND (14.
2 RMB) and mango with coconut for 30,000 VND (8.5 RMB). Delicious!
17:30: Visit the Japanese Bridge, a must-see in Hoi An with a lot of history. It’s also the location featured on the 20,000 VND note.
18:00: Next to it is the Thu Bon River, where boats with lanterns float. Across the bridge is the Hoi An night market.
When night falls, the boats on the river are incredibly beautiful, truly stunning.
20:00: After enjoying the night views, walk to HoiAnbus and take an overnight bus to the next destination, Nha Trang.
This guide is super helpful! I didn’t know Hoi An was so affordable yet packed with history. The bus info makes planning easier too. Definitely adding it to my Vietnam travel list!