8 days in Hoi An & Hanoi Itinerary

Indisputably one of Vietnam's most atmospheric destinations, Hoi An contains a World Heritage-listed old town boasting over 2,000 years of culture and history.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Precious Heritage by Rehahn and March Gallery. Discover out-of-the-way places like My Khe Beach and Thermal Spas. When in Hoi An, make a side trip to see Mỹ Sơn in Duy Xuyen District, approximately Duy Xuyen District away. And it doesn't end there: see what you can catch with a fishing tour, snap pictures at Japanese Covered Bridge, stroll through Cua Dai Beach, and kick back and relax at An Bang Beach.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Hoi An day trip planning website.

Siem Reap, Cambodia to Hoi An is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Siem Reap in December, you will find days in Hoi An are slightly colder (77°F), and nights are about the same (68°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to travel to Hanoi.

The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi has bounded back from the effects of war, and today serves as a bustling commercial and cultural hub bursting at the seams.

Explore hidden gems such as Chua Tran Quoc and Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Old Quarter and Hanoi Police Museum. There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Temple of Literature & National University, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, browse the exhibits of 54 Traditions Gallery, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at One Pillar Pagoda.

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You can fly from Hoi An to Hanoi in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.