A Singaporean Mum

Vietnam is probably my favourite country to visit in Southeast Asia. I’ve been to Ho Chi Minh City countless times, but this time, we decided to explore somewhere new — Hội An!

The nearest airport to Hội An is Đà Nẵng International Airport, just a 2 hour 45 minute flight from Singapore. From there, it’s about a 45-minute drive to reach the charming ancient town of Hội An. I must say, Đà Nẵng International Airport left a great impression — efficient, clean, and we were out in just 30 minutes!

Here’s a look at my 5D4N Hội An itinerary, packed with beautiful sights, hidden gems, and of course, must-eat local dishes!

5D4N ITINERARY

Day 1 — Arrival

Morning

• Arrive Changi Airport T2

Afternoon

• Depart SG — 2h45mins flight

• Arrive Danang T2

• En route to airbnb in Hoi An — listing on airbnb here!

Evening

• Dinner at Co Thu BBQ Restaurant (Opens 10.30am-7pm)

— Viet satay; Set of 5 skewers VND60,000 (S$3); Larue Beer VND20,000 (S$1)

• Round 2 dinner at Quán Cao lầu Bá Lễ (Opens 11am-9.30pm)

— Hoi An famous Cao Lau noodles, Banh Xeo (Viet pancake), Grilled Meat, White Rose etc

• Massage at Bloom Spa (Opens 9am-10pm)

— Hair spa VND320,000 (S$16); Foot massage VND390,000 (S$19.50); Swedish Massage VND450,000 (S$22.50)

Day 2 — Hoi An Ancient Town

Morning

• Café Slow Hội An for coffee (Opens 7.30am-5.30pm)

• Breakfast at Quan An Be Mi 

— Viet BCM; Mi Kho (egg noodles dry) VND25,000 (S$1.25)

• Explore Hoi An Ancient Town

— Teochew Assembly Hall, Fujian Assembly Hall, Old House of Tan Ky, Japanese Covered-Bridge (11mins walk: Teochew to Jap bridge)

— Hoi An Market (similar to Ben Thanh Market)

— Mót for traditional iced herbal tea (VND18,000; S$0.90)

Afternoon

• Lunch at Morning Glory Original (Opens 11am-10pm)

— A large variety of Viet cuisine

• Head back to airbnb to rest or massage at Pandanus Spa (Opens 10am-9.30pm)

— Relaxation Massage VND299,000 (S$14.95)

Evening

• Dinner at Chops Hoi An Riverside (Opens 3-11pm)

— Burger along the riverside; Premium Burger VND215,000 (S$10.75)

• Explore Hoi An Night Market (Opens 6-10pm)

Day 3 — Coconut Basket Tour

Morning

• Brunch at YESH! Tribe (Opens 7.30am-2.30pm)

Afternoon

• Touristy things at Hacoconut Coconut Basket Boat (Opens 7.30am-6pm)

— VND80,000 adults, VND40,000 kids under 140cm; 1 hour

— 2-way car ride VND240,000

Evening

• Dinner at Morning Glory Mother’s Kitchen (Opens 11am-9.30pm)

• Discover a Secret Bar — Mộng Nguyệt (Opens 3.30pm-11pm)

— Cocktails VND310,000 (S$15.50)

Day 4 — Anbang Beach

Late Morning

• Lunch and chill at Soul Kitchen, Anbang Beach (Opens 7am-11pm)

Evening

• Grab dinner from Madam Khánh – The Bánh Mì Queen

Day 5 — Departure

Morning

• Check out of airbnb

Afternoon

• Lunch at Bún Chả Ta (Opens 8am-10pm)

• Depart DAD

Evening

• Arrive SG

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