Is one night in Hoi An enough?

Is 2 nights enough in Hoi An?

Hoi An in 2 nights? Totally doable. It’s like speed-dating a city. You’ll get the highlights, trust me!

Imagine: Ancient town exploration. Romantic Thu Bon River boat tour. Maybe even a cooking class where you botch spring rolls hilariously (I know I would!).

More time? Well, My Son’s ruins could be your historical detour. Or, the Cham Islands, a bit of sea air after all that delicious chaos!

Think of it:

• Ancient Town: Picture-perfect, just try not to trip on the charming cobblestones.
• Thu Bon River: Essential, like adding soy sauce to everything.
• Cooking Class: Because who doesn’t want to pretend they’re a Vietnamese chef? Mine end up looking…abstract.
• My Son Ruins: Okay, history buffs only, or those who like pretending they’re Indiana Jones.
• Cham Islands: Sun, sea, sand…the holy trinity of relaxation after haggling in the markets!

Two nights will cut it, but honestly? I spent four, and I regret nothing, nothing at all. But, who am I to judge?

Should I spend more time in Ho Chi Minh or Hoi An?

Hoi An.

• Hoi An: Slow charm wins.
• Ho Chi Minh City: Relentless. No pause.
• Tailors, lanterns, Thu Bon. Hoi An breathes.
• HCM? Just air, maybe.
• Experience difference. Hoi An is.

Additional Info:

• Hoi An’s Tailoring: Offers bespoke clothing; quick turnaround. Price negotiable. Quality? Varies. Research.
• Lanterns: More than decoration. They’re cultural. Evening strolls mandatory.
• Thu Bon River: Central to Hoi An’s history. Boat trips reveal more. Think past.
• Hoi An’s Food Scene: Cao lầu noodles only found there. Banh mi, too. Explore markets.
• Beyond the Old Town: An Bang Beach near. Day trip advised. Escape tourist crowds.
• Weather in Hoi An: Rainy season? Intense. Plan travel accordingly.
• My Trip: Hoi An, in May ’23, sun, food… perfection.
• Cost: Hoi An generally cheaper than HCM. Watch tourist traps.
• Getting There: Da Nang airport is closest. Taxi or shuttle needed.
• Think: Ancient or modern. Your choice. I made mine.

Should I stay in Da Nang or Hoi An?

Da Nang, beaches…meh. Like sunbathing next to a highway. Hoi An? Beaches like powdered sugar. But traffic in Hoi An? Like a herd of snails racing uphill. Food’s great in both. Da Nang more bam, Hoi An more zen.

• Da Nang: Think Miami (without the Cubans). Big, brash. My grandma’s dentures are less crowded than Da Nang beaches sometimes. Clubs. Rooftop bars. Chaos. Good chaos. Stayed at a hostel once. The rooster outside crowed disco. 2024, mind you, not 1974.

• Hoi An: Like stepping into a postcard. Lanterns, tailors, and tourists. Alliteration unintentional. More relaxed vibe. My Aunt Mildred would love it. Minus the motorbikes, which are like angry bees. Beaches? Worth the trip alone.

So, you a party animal? Da Nang. You a chill pill? Hoi An.

How long should I stay in Hoi An for?

Three days… bare minimum. Old Town needs a full day, easy. Tailor shops, another day gone. Food, oh the food! Cao lầu, white rose dumplings… gone in a flash. My silk pajamas still fit perfectly, 2023 trip. Ate banh mi for breakfast every day that trip. Cooking class. Should’ve taken a cooking class… next time. Beach too. An Bang, right? Rented a motorbike. Got totally lost. Fun times. Lanterns. So many lanterns. Should’ve bought one. Regret that. Night market crazy busy. Bargaining skills need work. Maybe four days next time. Five? Nah, too much. Four days perfect.

• 3 days minimum. Rush, rush, rush.
• Old Town: One day minimum.
• Tailor shops: Measurements, fittings, takes time.
• Food tour: Essential.
• Cooking class: Regret not doing one.
• Beaches: An Bang, Cua Dai.
• My Son Sanctuary: Day trip.
• Motorbike rental: Get lost, explore.
• Night market: Practice haggling.
• Lanterns: Everywhere!

Four days ideal, I’d say. Hit all the high points. Not too rushed. Definitely rent a motorbike again. Explore more.

How many days is enough for Hoi An?

Three days. Bare minimum. Old Town, food, tailor. Done.

February to April. Best weather. Dry season.

• Shoulder seasons (May-July, September-January): Fewer crowds. Deals. Risk of rain. Hot and humid.
• Rainy season (August-November): Expect downpours. Flooding possible. Still beautiful. Emptier.

My tailor? Yaly Couture. Pricey. Worth it. 2023 trip.

Consider An Bang Beach. Cua Dai Beach eroded. An Bang…better. Worth the trip.

My favorite dish? Cao lầu. Gotta try it. Morning Glory restaurant. Bomb.