Hoi An Landmarks
Hoi An landmarks and neighbourhoods
Local-guide background on the places you'll see in Hoi An and nearby Central Vietnam — Japanese Covered Bridge, Tra Que herb village, Cam Thanh coconut forest, Marble Mountain, Cu Lao Cham.
Landmark guide
An Bang Beach: Why It's Hoi An's Nicest Swimming Beach (and Cua Dai Is Not)
An Bang is Hoi An's best swimming beach — soft sand, calm water March to September, beach bars along the shoreline. Here's when to go, where to eat, and how it compares to Cua Dai four kilometres south.
May 29, 2026 · 7 min read
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Cam Thanh Coconut Forest and the Hoi An Basket Boat Ride: What It Actually Is
Cam Thanh is the coconut palm forest 4km east of Hoi An, navigated by traditional round bamboo basket boats. Here's what the visit really involves, how to avoid the party boats, and when to go.
May 29, 2026 · 7 min read
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The Japanese Covered Bridge: Why It's There, Why It's Famous, and What to Photograph
The Japanese Covered Bridge is on every Hoi An postcard. Here's the actual history — who built it, why it's covered, and the best time of day to photograph it without 200 people in the frame.
May 27, 2026 · 7 min read
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Tra Que Vegetable Village: What It Is, How to Visit, and What You Actually Do There
Tra Que vegetable village is Hoi An's 400-year-old herb-growing community. Here's what's actually grown there, how to get to it, and what a visit (or cooking class) really involves from a local guide.
May 26, 2026 · 8 min read