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Hoi An, Vietnam
Hoi An's UNESCO-listed Old Town is a living museum of Southeast Asian trading history, and walking its car-free streets is pure magic, especially at dusk when hundreds of silk lanterns illuminate the waterfront. The Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese assembly halls, and old merchant houses reflect centuries of international commerce. The Thu Bon River provides a scenic backdrop, with colorful boats and the Nguyen Hoang night bridge adding to the atmosphere. Beyond the Old Town, An Bang Beach is a short bicycle ride away, and the surrounding countryside offers rice paddy walks, water buffalo encounters, and visits to traditional craft villages. Hoi An is also famous for its tailors, who can produce custom clothing overnight, and its distinctive cuisine including cao lau noodles and white rose dumplings.
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The Old Town is car-free after 8am, making it ideal for morning and evening walks. Buy a heritage ticket to access the main historic buildings as a combined pass.
February through April offers dry weather and comfortable temperatures. The lantern festival on the 14th of each lunar month is especially beautiful.