Hoi An & Central Coast Travel Guide

Vietnam’s central strip boasts some of the country’s best beaches and historic cities.

Da Nang is the biggest and liveliest centre, with over 20 miles of golden sands, tree-lined boulevards and excellent nightlife. The old port of Hoi An is renowned for its maze of alleyways and street markets selling great food. The former imperial capital of Hue on the Perfume River has some fascinating royal tombs, temples and monuments to explore.

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Discover Hoi An & Central Coast

Whether you want to explore on a city tour or try your hand at Vietnamese cooking, our Asia experts can include exciting experiences and tours in your holiday.

Things to do on the Central Coast

See the Citadel in Hue
Explore UNESCO word heritage listed Hoi An on foot
Taste your first Banh It la Gai, a local cake
Visit and explore the Museum of Cham
Admire the views at the Marble Mountains
Visit the tombs of former emperors in Hue
Enjoy a Vietnamese cooking class and market visit
Relax at a Hoi An spa
Go on a bicycle tour through local countryside
Snorkel or scuba dive the Cu Lao Cham Marine Park

Getting There

Da Nang’s airport is 2km west of the city centre and a journey takes around 6 minutes by car.

By Air – Daily flights in and out of Da Nang connect it with Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Nha Trang and Da Lat.

By Road – There are frequent bus services between Da Nang, Hue and Hoi An. Da Nang to Hoi An by road takes around 1 hour.

Combine With

Combine the beaches and attractions of the Central Coast with Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi for a fabulous Vietnam experience. Or you can add Cambodia, Hong Kong or any other Asia destination.