Written in Hoi An by Fin · 29 guides
The Hoi An Travel Guide
Local notes on food, places, timing and pace.
29 guides
History & Culture
Old Hoi An in Photographs: A Visual Archive of Faifo
Jul 24, 2026 · 18 min read
Old Hoi An in Photographs: A Visual Archive of Faifo
Jul 24, 2026 · 18 min read
Hoi An Craft Villages Guide: Thanh Ha Pottery and Tra Que Herbs
Sep 2, 2026 · 7 min read
Pho in Hoi An: A Local Guide to the City's Own Noodle Style
Aug 6, 2026 · 12 min read
Hoi An Local Guide: Why It Changes Your Entire Trip
Jul 23, 2026 · 12 min read
Hoi An Street Food Timing Guide: When Locals Actually Eat
Jul 23, 2026 · 14 min read
Hoi An Lantern Festival Guide: What Actually Happens on the 14th Night
Jul 23, 2026 · 9 min read
An Bang Beach: Why It's Hoi An's Nicest Swimming Beach (and Cua Dai Is Not)
May 29, 2026 · 7 min read
Cam Thanh Coconut Forest and the Hoi An Basket Boat Ride: What It Actually Is
May 29, 2026 · 7 min read
Banh Xeo in Hoi An: Why Ours Comes With Liver Sauce, Not Fish Sauce
May 29, 2026 · 8 min read
Mi Quang: The Yellow-Noodle Bowl That Defines Central Vietnam (Not Just Hoi An)
May 29, 2026 · 6 min read
Banh Mi Phuong: The Hoi An Sandwich Bourdain Made Famous (and the One Most Locals Eat Instead)
May 29, 2026 · 6 min read
Things to Do in Hoi An: 18 Real Picks from a Local Guide Born in the Old Town
May 28, 2026 · 14 min read
Japanese Covered Bridge: A Timeless Symbol of Hoi An
May 27, 2026 · 7 min read
White Rose Dumplings: The Hoi An Snack Two Families Have Been Folding for 100 Years
May 27, 2026 · 6 min read
Da Nang to Hoi An: Train, Bus, Taxi, or Private Car — A Local Guide's Honest Breakdown
May 27, 2026 · 8 min read
Tra Que Vegetable Village: What It Is, How to Visit, and What You Actually Do There
May 26, 2026 · 8 min read
Cao Lau: The Noodle Dish You Can Only Eat in Hoi An (and Where to Try It)
May 26, 2026 · 7 min read
Hoi An Old Town Tour: A Local Guide's Walkthrough of the Ancient Town
May 26, 2026 · 9 min read
Where to Stay: Hoi An or Da Nang?
May 17, 2026 · 8 min read
Best Time to Visit Hoi An: A Local Guide to Weather, Crowds, and Lantern Nights (2026)
May 17, 2026 · 10 min read
How Much Does a Private Tour in Hoi An Cost? (2026 Transparent Pricing)
May 17, 2026 · 9 min read
Hoi An vs Hue: Which Should You Visit First?
May 17, 2026 · 8 min read
Hoi An Itinerary for First-Timers: 2, 3, or 4 Days Without Rushing
May 7, 2026 · 11 min read
Hoi An Old Town Guide: What to See, When to Go, and How Long to Spend
May 7, 2026 · 10 min read
How to Get from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An: Taxi, Grab, Shuttle, or Private Transfer?
May 7, 2026 · 10 min read
Things to Do in Hoi An With Kids: A Calm Family Guide for First-Time Visitors
May 7, 2026 · 14 min read
What to Eat in Hoi An: A Local Food Guide for First-Time Visitors
May 7, 2026 · 10 min read
How to compare private tours in Hoi An
Mar 10, 2026 · 6 min read
Gentler Hoi An ideas for families and slower days
Feb 24, 2026 · 5 min read
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