Hoi An

Last updated: October 2026. Entrance fees and opening hours can change; we check them for every tour we run.

Why Visit Hoi An as a Muslim Traveler?

Hoi An is the best-preserved old trading port in Southeast Asia: a riverside town of yellow merchant houses, Chinese assembly halls and the 17th-century Japanese Covered Bridge, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. It lies about 30 km south of central Da Nang, and since 1 July 2025 it has been part of Da Nang city. Families love its walkable streets, lantern-lit evenings, tailors, coconut-forest boat rides and nearby beaches.

For Muslim travellers, the honest picture matters: Hoi An has no mosque, and in October 2026 we could not verify a halal certificate for any restaurant in the town. Two restaurants describe themselves as halal, and certified halal food is a 40–50 minute drive away in Da Nang, so most of our guests stay in Da Nang and visit Hoi An for an afternoon and evening, or stay one or two nights near the Ancient Town.

Top Things to Do in Hoi An for Muslim Travelers

1. Hoi An Ancient Town

Walk the car-free lanes of Tran Phu, Nguyen Thai Hoc and Bach Dang streets, past 200-year-old shophouses, family chapels and the Fujian and Cantonese assembly halls. International visitors pay 120,000 VND for the Ancient Town ticket (reference price for 2026), which gives entry to five heritage sites of your choice. Mornings before 9:00 are quiet and cool; most families come back after sunset for the lanterns.

2. The Japanese Covered Bridge (Chua Cau)

Hoi An’s symbol, built by the Japanese community in the early 17th century. After a 19-month restoration by Vietnamese and Japanese experts, it was unveiled again in August 2024 and is part of the Ancient Town ticket.

3. Lantern Evenings on the Hoai River

At dusk, silk lanterns light up the old streets and small boats take visitors along the Hoai River to float paper lanterns – a calm, family-friendly activity with no alcohol involved. The night market on An Hoi islet sells lanterns, souvenirs and fruit.

4. Bay Mau Coconut Forest Basket Boats

In Cam Thanh, a few kilometres east of the Ancient Town, local boatmen paddle round bamboo basket boats through the water-coconut palms. It is the highlight of our Hoi An Ancient Town & Coconut Forest Muslim Tour 1 Day.

5. Tra Que Vegetable Village

A farming village about 3 km north of the town, known for its herbs and organic vegetables. Cycling here through the rice fields is easy and suits all ages.

6. An Bang and Cua Dai Beaches

Hoi An’s beaches are 4–6 km from the Ancient Town. For a quieter, more modest beach day, go early in the morning on a weekday.

7. My Son Sanctuary

About 40 km west of Hoi An, the ruins of Hindu temples built by the Champa kingdom are a second UNESCO World Heritage Site (1999). International visitors pay 150,000 VND (reference price for 2026). Go early to avoid the midday heat.

Halal Food in Hoi An: The Honest Picture

In October 2026 we could not verify a halal certificate for any restaurant in Hoi An. Tasty House, which has a small prayer room, and Spice Route describe themselves as halal; ask them directly how they source their meat. Vietnamese vegetarian restaurants and seafood dishes are other options, but cooking oil and utensils are usually shared.

For certified halal food, Da Nang has restaurants with a Halal Vietnam (HVN) certificate about 40–50 minutes away. Our guide to halal restaurants in Da Nang and Hoi An lists every place with its halal status. On our tours we arrange halal meals in advance.

Where to Pray in Hoi An

• Tasty House in Hoi An has a small prayer room for guests.
• The main Muslim prayer room (surau) of the area is upstairs at Halal Food Karim, 186 Tran Hung Dao Street, Da Nang.
• Ask your hotel for the qibla direction and a prayer mat when you check in.

Where to Stay in Hoi An

Stay close to the Ancient Town so you can walk back after the lantern evening. See our Hoi An Muslim-friendly hotels, four well-rated boutique hotels 110–430 m from Tasty House. If you need certified halal food every day, choose one of our Da Nang Muslim-friendly hotels and visit Hoi An as a day trip.

How to Get to Hoi An

• By air: fly to Da Nang International Airport, about 30 km away; a private car takes 40–50 minutes.
• From Da Nang city: about 45 minutes by car or taxi along the coast road.
• From Hue: about 3 hours by road, or by train to Da Nang and then by car.

How Many Days in Hoi An?

One full day covers the Ancient Town, the Japanese Covered Bridge, the coconut forest and the lantern evening. Add a second day for Tra Que village, the beach or My Son. Many Muslim families combine 1–2 nights in Hoi An with 2–3 nights in Da Nang; see our Da Nang travel guide.

Best Time to Visit Hoi An

February to April is mild and dry, and May to August is hot and sunny. September to December is the rainy and typhoon season; floods can close parts of the Ancient Town, most often in October and November, so keep your plans flexible.

Hoi An Tours

• Hoi An Ancient Town & Coconut Forest Muslim Tour 1 Day
• Da Nang – Hoi An – Ba Na Hills Muslim Tour 4 Days 3 Nights
• Vietnam Muslim Travel Package 9 Days 8 Nights
• Vietnam Muslim Travel Package 10 Days 9 Nights

Every tour can be changed to fit your dates, pace and family, with halal meals arranged in advance.

Plan Your Hoi An Muslim Trip with Local Experts

Every Vietnam Muslim Tours itinerary is private, with your own car, driver and English-speaking guide. Tell us your dates and we reply usually within 24 hours with a tailored plan and price.