Ancient Town Landmarks
Japanese Covered Bridge
Iconic 16th-century bridge built by Japanese merchants, connecting Tran Phu and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai streets. Features a small Buddhist temple atop and appears on Vietnam's 20,000 VND banknote; a symbol of Hoi An's multicultural heritage.
Tan Ky Old House
Built in the late 18th century at 101 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, this merchant house has been home to seven generations of the Le family. A masterpiece of Vietnamese-Chinese-Japanese architectural fusion with exquisite wood carvings and inlaid mother-of-pearl poetry.
Phung Hung Old House
Over 240 years old, located at 4 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street near the Japanese Bridge. This two-story wooden house blends Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese architecture with a distinctive balcony and boat-shaped ceiling beams.
Quan Cong Temple
Built in 1653 at 24 Tran Phu Street, this temple honors the legendary Chinese general Guan Yu, known for loyalty and integrity. Features classical Chinese Confucian architecture with sculpted dragons, unicorns, and a mossy tiled roof.
Tran Family Chapel
Located at 21 Le Loi Street, this over 200-year-old ancestral chapel showcases a harmonious blend of Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese architecture. Its yellow walls along Phan Chu Trinh Street are among Hoi An's most photographed scenes.
Quan Thang Ancient House
Located at 77 Tran Phu Street, this late 17th-century single-story house belonged to a Chinese merchant and ship captain. Preserves a 150-year-old wooden structure with delicate carvings, moss-colored tiled roofs, and exquisite door frames.
Duc An Old House
Nearly 200 years old, built in 1830 by the Phan family and home to eight generations. Originally served as a Han-Nom literature bookstore visited by famous Vietnamese patriots. Contains a wealth of antique artifacts and books.
Chinese Assembly Halls
Fujian Assembly Hall
The largest assembly hall in Hoi An at 46 Tran Phu Street, built in the 1690s by Hokkien immigrants from Fujian Province. Houses the Heavenly Goddess Temple dedicated to Thien Hau, goddess of the sea, with ornate triple-arched gateway and elaborate courtyards.
Cantonese Assembly Hall
Constructed in 1885 at 176 Tran Phu Street by Cantonese merchants. Dedicated to Quan Cong and features a striking dragon fountain in the courtyard, intricate ceramic roof decorations, and elaborate wood carvings throughout.
Hainan Assembly Hall
Built in 1883 at 10 Tran Phu Street by immigrants from Hainan Island. A memorial to 108 Hainanese merchants wrongfully executed after being accused of piracy. Features a solemn atmosphere with commemorative tablets and altars.
Chaozhou Assembly Hall
Built in 1845 at 362 Nguyen Duy Hieu Street by Teochew merchants from Guangdong. Dedicated to Phuc Ba, a deity believed to calm the seas, with remarkable wood carvings and a serene garden courtyard reflecting the importance of maritime trade.
All-Chinese Assembly Hall
Built in 1741 at 64 Tran Phu Street, this is the only assembly hall shared by all five Chinese congregations: Fujian, Chaozhou, Guangdong, Hainan, and Jia Ying. Serves as a unified cultural and spiritual center with free admission.
French Colonial & Other
French Quarter
A quieter street in the old French Quarter featuring colonial-era villas with characteristic balconies, shuttered windows, and bougainvillea-draped facades. Home to the Precious Heritage Museum and several art galleries housed in restored colonial buildings.
Lantern Workshop Street
The area around Nguyen Hoang Street and An Hoi Island where traditional silk lantern artisans practice their centuries-old craft. Visitors can watch skilled craftsmen create lanterns by hand and join workshops to design their own. Hoi An's lanterns symbolize good fortune and prosperity.
Hoi An Handicraft Workshop
Located at 9 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street in a 200-year-old Chinese trading house. Features live demonstrations of traditional crafts including silk weaving, pottery, lantern making, and wood carving. Artisans from surrounding craft villages showcase techniques passed down through generations.
Historic Streets
Tran Phu Street
The main artery of Hoi An Ancient Town, stretching east-west through the heart of the heritage zone. Lined with assembly halls, temples, old merchant houses, and shops, this was the principal trading street during Hoi An's golden age as a port city.
Nguyen Thai Hoc Street
Running parallel to Bach Dang along the river side, this street is home to Tan Ky House, the Museum of Folklore, and numerous heritage shophouses. One of the most atmospheric streets with yellow-washed facades, silk lanterns, and tailoring shops.
Bach Dang Street
The scenic riverside promenade along the Thu Bon River, featuring the historic Bach Dang Wharf built in 1872 during French colonial times. Lined with restaurants, cafes, and boat docks, offering stunning sunset views and evening lantern reflections on the water.
Hai Ba Trung Street
Named after the legendary Trung Sisters who fought Chinese occupation in 40 AD. Home to Ba Mu Temple, Phap Bao Pagoda, and numerous local shops. This street connects the Ancient Town to surrounding residential areas and the central market.
Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street
The historic Japanese quarter running west from the Japanese Covered Bridge. Home to Phung Hung House, Cam Pho Temple, and artisan workshops. This atmospheric street features some of the best-preserved colonial and traditional architecture in the Ancient Town.
Markets & Food
Hoi An Central Market
A bustling riverside market on Tran Phu and Bach Dang streets, famous for local breakfast dishes like Cao Lau and Mi Quang. Features food stalls, fruit and vegetable vendors, seafood sellers along the river, and a renowned tailoring section offering 24-hour custom garments.
Hoi An Night Market
Located on Nguyen Hoang Street on An Hoi Island, this 300-meter-long open-air market runs nightly from 5 PM to 10:30 PM. Over 150 vendors sell local crafts, lanterns, silk, jewelry, and street food. The glow of hundreds of colorful lanterns creates a magical atmosphere.
Cong Nu Ngoc Hoa Food Night Market
A dedicated food night market on Cong Nu Ngoc Hoa Street between Song Hoai Square and the Japanese Bridge, open 5-11 PM. Named after a Vietnamese princess, it specializes in local dishes including Cao Lau, Banh Vac (white rose dumplings), and Mi Quang.
Reaching Out Teahouse
A unique silent teahouse at 131 Tran Phu Street, run as a social enterprise employing hearing and speech-impaired staff. Guests order via wooden blocks and enjoy tea, coffee, and pastries in the tranquil atmosphere of a restored ancient house. A model of inclusive tourism.
Museums
Museum of Folklore
Hoi An's largest museum at 33 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street (also accessible from 62 Bach Dang), opened in 2005. Showcases traditional crafts, folk art, and cultural practices across two floors, with regular traditional music and dance performances.
Museum of Trade Ceramics
Housed in a beautifully restored lumber house at 80 Tran Phu Street, opened in 1995. Displays foreign ceramics and pottery dating from the 8th to 18th centuries, illustrating Hoi An's role as a major international trading port.
Museum of History and Culture
Located at 10B Tran Hung Dao Street, established 1989 and relocated in 2015. Contains 335 exhibits spanning 2,000 years of Hoi An history across three eras: prehistory, Champa, and Dai Viet, housed in a 1,600 sq meter building.
Museum of Sa Huynh Culture
Established in 1994 at 149 Tran Phu Street, this museum preserves evidence of the Sa Huynh civilization, the earliest settlers of the Hoi An area (1000 BC - 200 AD). Features burial jars, iron tools, ornaments, and pottery from archaeological excavations.
Precious Heritage Museum
Located at 26 Phan Boi Chau Street in the old French Quarter, opened in 2017 by photographer Rehahn. A free museum combining outstanding photographs of Vietnam's 54 ethnic minority groups with authentic artifacts, textiles, and cultural items collected directly from communities.
Temples & Pagodas
Chuc Thanh Pagoda
Founded in 1454 by monk Minh Hai, this is the oldest Buddhist pagoda in Hoi An, located in Tan An Ward about 2 km from the Ancient Town center. Houses antique ritual objects including a 200-year-old stone gong and a carp-shaped wooden gong.
Phuoc Lam Pagoda
Founded in the mid-17th century in Cam Ha Ward, about 3 km from the Ancient Town. Associated with the story of An Thiem, a child prodigy who became a monk, then a general, and returned to monastic life. Offers peaceful gardens away from tourist crowds.
Phap Bao Pagoda
The largest Buddhist temple in Hoi An's Ancient Town, located at 7 Hai Ba Trung Street at the crossing with Phan Chu Trinh. Serves as the headquarters of Hoi An's Buddhist Association with a two-story structure housing an array of Buddha statues.
Ba Mu Temple
Built in 1626 on Hai Ba Trung Street, this temple is associated with the Minh Huong Chinese community. Today only its spectacular triple-gate entrance (Tam Quan) remains, but it has become one of Hoi An's most popular photography spots.
Cam Pho Communal House
Established in the late 15th century at 52 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, it is the oldest communal house in Hoi An. Dedicated to Dai Can Goddess and ten other deities, with major renovations in 1817 and 1897 preserving its ancient character.
Quan Am Pagoda
Located at 13 Nguyen Hue Street behind Quan Cong Temple, this is the only remaining Buddhist temple in the heart of the Ancient Town. A place of ancestor worship for Minh Huong Chinese, preserving intact wooden sculptures from Kim Bong carpentry village.
Waterfront & Bridges
Thu Bon River
The lifeblood of Hoi An, this river enabled the town's rise as a major Southeast Asian trading port. Today it glows nightly with floating paper lanterns believed to bring good luck. Sampan boat rides offer views of the ancient town and surrounding villages.
An Hoi Bridge
A pedestrian bridge connecting the Ancient Town to An Hoi Island and the night market. Illuminated with colorful lights at night, it is one of the best sunset-viewing spots in Hoi An. Located within the pedestrian zone, accessible only on foot or by bicycle.
Bach Dang Wharf & Boat Pier
Historic wharf constructed in 1872 during French colonial times, once one of Southeast Asia's most prosperous trading ports. Today wooden cruise boats dock here for river excursions, lantern-floating ceremonies, and trips to Kim Bong carpentry village and Cam Kim Island.
Nguyen Hoang Boat Pier
Located at the end of Nguyen Hoang Street on An Hoi Island, adjacent to the night market. A secondary boat station offering trips to Kim Bong Carpentry Village and Hoi An Memory Theme Park. Particularly lively in the evenings with the adjacent night market.
Song Hoai Square
A riverside public square on An Hoi Island between the bridge and the night market. Hosts cultural performances, traditional music shows, and the famous Hoi An lantern festival on the 14th day of each lunar month when the town dims its electric lights.