One Day Itinerary in Hoi An

  1. 8:00 AM: Breakfast at Morning Glory Restaurant
    Located in the heart of Hoi An's old town

    A great start to your day touring the city is with a delicious Vietnamese breakfast in this traditional restaurant. The menu is varied, and the food is fresh and cooked to order. And don't forget to try the traditional Vietnamese coffee.

  2. 9:00 AM: Hoi An Ancient Town
    A short 8 minutes (1.1 km) walk from Morning Glory Restaurant

    Experience the charm of Hoi An's UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Ancient town has a well-preserved complex of over 1,000 timber-frame buildings and is full of colorful shops, Buddhist temples, art galleries, and more.

  3. 10:30 AM: Japanese Covered Bridge
    A 6 minutes (450 m) walk from the Ancient Town

    The Japanese Covered bridge is an iconic Hoi An landmark built over 400 years ago. This historic bridge was first used by Japanese Merchants as an entry gate to the Chinese quarter and has become an award-winning symbol of heritage and culture.

  4. 12:00 PM: Lunch at Bale Well Restaurant
    Just a 10 minutes (850m) walk from the bridge

    For a unique experience, head to Bale Well Restaurant located in a less touristy part of Hoi An. Bale Well serves a single Vietnamese dish known as Banh Xeo, a crispy pancake filled with beansprouts, onions, and other delicious ingredients. Don't miss the Vietnamese spring rolls and fresh herbs.

  5. 1:00 PM: Savor local coffee at Cong Cafe
    Just a 4 minutes (300m) walk from Bale Well Restaurant

    A short walk from Bale Well is Cong Caphe, an industrial-style coffee house situated in a narrow alleyway, and it is the perfect place on a hot afternoon. You can try traditional Vietnamese iced coffee and tasty drinks made from happy fruit.

  6. 2:00 PM: Hoi An Night Market and Food Stalls
    Only a 3 minutes (200m) walk from Cong Cafe

    Hoi An Night Market and Food stalls are for shopping freaks and night owls. You will find silk lanterns, tailor shops, street food food stalls and many more here. Souvenir shopping and tasting delicious street food won't cost you much.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Morning Glory Restaurant (Breakfast): 150,000 VND (30 minutes)
  • Japanese Covered Bridge: Free (45 minutes)
  • Bale Well Restaurant (Lunch): 60,000 VND (1 hour)
  • Cong Cafe (Coffee): 40,000 VND (1 hour)
  • Shopping at Hoi An Night Market and Food Stalls: 500,000 VND (1 hour)
  • Total Estimated Cost: 750,000 VND per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time in Hoi An, visit the Cham Islands or take a cooking class. However, if you want to shorten the itinerary, skip Bale Well restaurant and Cong Cafe. You can also swap the Hoi An Night Market and Food Stalls with Cloth Market. If you are a history buff, swap the food stall shopping with the Hoi An historical museum.

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