One 120,000 dong ticket for Hoi An's Ancient Town covers either the Japanese Covered Bridge or the Quan Cong Temple, one museum and three heritage sites of your choice, so deciding which ones first makes your half day go further.
The Ancient Town's walking streets are closed to motorbikes and cars from 9:00 to 21:30 in summer and until 21:00 in winter, and the tea ceremony demonstrations at the Japanese culture house are at 9:30 and 16:30.
From Da Nang airport to the Ancient Town is about 28–30 km, 45 to 60 minutes by taxi or Grab. Check visa requirements for Vietnam on the official sources before you travel.
Visa and entry requirements for Vietnam
Whether you need a visa, how long you can stay and which pre-arrival forms apply all depend on your nationality and the purpose of your trip. Check the official source below, and your own government's travel advice, before you book.
- Vietnam e-visa and immigration portal (Vietnam Immigration Department)
- Apply for an e-visa (fees) (Vietnam Immigration Department)
- Ticket: 120,000 dong; the Japanese Bridge or Quan Cong Temple
- Walking streets: Summer 9:00–21:30
- From the airport: About 45–60 minutes from Da Nang airport
What does the Ancient Town ticket cover?
According to the Hoi An Centre for Cultural Heritage Management, the 120,000 dong ticket lets you see the Ancient Town, one of the Japanese Bridge or Quan Cong Temple, one museum, and three more sites of your choice. Buy the ticket before entering the Ancient Town and keep the stubs for checks; you can use them to re-enter.
Inside the Ancient Town, the walking streets run 9:00–21:30 in summer and 9:00–21:00 in winter, and Phan Chau Trinh Street from 17:30 to the same closing time. The Japanese culture house at 6 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai holds tea ceremony demonstrations daily at 9:30 and 16:30. Groups of eight or more can get a free guide.
| Item | Details | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket | 120,000 dong | Buy before entering the Ancient Town |
| Walking streets | Inside the Ancient Town | Summer 9:00–21:30, winter until 21:00 |
| Tea ceremony demonstration | 6 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai | 9:30, 16:30 |
Based on the Hoi An Centre for Cultural Heritage Management. Times can vary by season.
How should I split 2 or 4 nights?
With 2 nights: on the first afternoon, buy your ticket, walk the Ancient Town and enjoy the walking streets in the evening. On day two, rest at the beach or your hotel. Day three is your transfer to Da Nang airport, so leave plenty of time.
With 4 nights: keep the first two days in the same order, go to Da Nang on day three to see the city, and leave on day four.
| Plan | Day | What |
|---|---|---|
| 2 nights | Day 1 | Ticket, Ancient Town, walking streets in the evening |
| 2 nights | Day 2 | Beach or rest day |
| 4 nights | Day 3 | To Da Nang, city sightseeing |
| 4 nights | Day 4 | Departure |
How do I get from the airport to the Ancient Town?
Hoi An has no airport; use Da Nang International Airport. Vietnam's tourism information gives about 28–30 km from the airport to the Ancient Town, 45 to 60 minutes by taxi or Grab. To go straight from the airport to Hoi An, use a taxi, Grab or a pre-booked car.
The cheap LK02 bus in Da Nang doesn't start at the airport, so don't count on it as a direct airport link. With a lot of luggage, a pre-booked car is easiest; prices vary by operator and time of day, so the booking screen is the reference.
What should I eat?
Plan meals in Hoi An around cao lau, white rose dumplings, banh mi and noodle soup, and com tam. Eat something light such as banh mi while walking the Ancient Town, and choose a sit-down noodle or rice dish for dinner. We don't pick specific shops or prices here.
What should I check before I go?
Entry rules for Vietnam depend on your nationality; check visa exemption or e-visa requirements on the official sources below before you travel.
Keep your ticket stubs to re-enter the Ancient Town; motorbikes and cars can't enter during walking-street hours. If your hotel is outside the Ancient Town, arrange a car before closing time.
Before you leave Hoi An
- Check entry requirements on the official sources
- Keep ticket stubs for re-entry
- Check walking-street hours
Which plan suits my trip?
- First time in Hoi An: combine the Japanese Bridge, a museum and three sites of your choice on one ticket in the afternoon.
- For evenings on the walking streets: vehicles are kept out 9:00–21:30 in summer and until 21:00 in winter.
- Worried about the airport transfer: allow a generous 45 to 60 minutes from Da Nang airport to the Ancient Town.
FAQ
How much is the Ancient Town ticket?
120,000 dong. It covers one of the Japanese Bridge or Quan Cong Temple, one museum and three sites of your choice.
When is the tea ceremony demonstration?
Daily at 9:30 and 16:30 at the Japanese culture house.
How long does it take from the airport?
About 28–30 km from Da Nang airport, 45 to 60 minutes by taxi or Grab.
Do I need a visa for Vietnam?
It depends on your nationality; check the official Vietnamese government sources linked on this page.
Sources
- Vietnam e-visa and immigration portal · Vietnam Immigration Department · accessed 2026-10-30
- Apply for an e-visa (fees) · Vietnam Immigration Department · accessed 2026-10-30
- Hoi An tourism information and tickets · Hoi An Centre for Cultural Heritage Management · accessed 2026-10-23
- Getting to Hoi An from Da Nang airport · Vietnam Tourism · accessed 2026-10-23
- Da Nang bus routes · Da Nang Bus · accessed 2026-10-23
Information was checked against the official sources listed above. Opening hours, fees and fares can change; please confirm with the venue or operator before you visit.