Vietnamese Culture Day 24/11 is a meaningful time to discover Hoi An beyond its famous lantern streets. This guide explores the living heritage behind the UNESCO Ancient Town, from historic houses and folk performances to traditional craft villages, countryside traditions, and local communities. Discover how Hoi An’s culture continues through artisans, families, and everyday life, then find a slower place to stay with Heron House’s countryside and beach villas.

Planning to visit the Hoi An Lantern Festival? This guide covers everything you need to know, including festival dates, what happens during the evening, the best viewing spots, lantern release traditions, and where to stay for a more complete Hoi An experience.

A rainy day in Hoi An can become part of the experience. Discover local crafts, food, culture, slow travel moments and peaceful villa stays that reveal a quieter side of Hoi An.

Tam Thanh Mural Village is a colourful fishing village in Tam Thanh Commune, Tam Ky City, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, known for its murals painted across local homes, walls, and community spaces. Located around 45–50 km from Hoi An Ancient Town, it offers travellers a chance to discover a quieter side of central Vietnam through art, local stories, and everyday village life.

Cycling in Hoi An gives you an easy way to move between rice fields, local neighbourhoods and the coast. This guide compares self-guided rides with Hoi An cycling tours, suggests scenic areas around An My, Cam Chau and An Bang, and shares practical advice on when to ride, how long to spend cycling and which option suits your travel style.

Hoi An’s Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 runs from 23–26 September, with Tết Trung Thu falling on 25 September. This local guide covers lanterns, Thiên Cẩu dances, mooncakes, family tips, what to do, and where to stay if you want easy access to Hoi An Old Town with a quieter countryside base to come back to.

Join us on a relaxed half-day visit to Thanh Ha Terracotta Park, where miniature landmarks, village pottery and unexpected clay figures made the day memorable.

Created for expats and tourists, Heron House is a place to relax, connect, and enjoy creative cocktails by the pool.