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Free things to do in Hoi An
No-spend weekends in Hoi An — free museums, parks, markets and walks that don't cost a dollar.
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Top spots in Hoi An
Night Lantern Walk
OutdoorsThu Bon River
After sunset the old town glows — release a paper lantern on the river from a sampan boat.
An Bang Beach
OutdoorsAn Bang
10-minute bike to a palm-lined beach with bamboo loungers and seafood shacks.
Bay Mau Coconut Forest
OutdoorsCam Thanh
Round basket-boat rides through water palms — splashy, fun, very photogenic.
Ancient Town
CultureOld Town
UNESCO 15th-century trading port — Japanese Covered Bridge, assembly halls, silk lantern shops.
My Son Sanctuary Day Trip
CultureMy Son
1-hour drive to UNESCO 4th-century Cham Hindu ruins in a jungle valley.
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- Standouts right now: Ancient Town, Night Lantern Walk, An Bang Beach. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Hoi An and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.
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