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Japanese Covered Bridge and around
A day in Hoi An · 9:30–16:30 · 6 stops
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mapvivid.com/hoi-an/itineraries/japanese-covered-bridge-and-aroundA walking day around Phung Hung Old House, Japanese Covered Bridge and Quan Cong Temple, with a lunch break nearby and Bach Dang Riverside to end the day.
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Morning
9:301Phung Hung Old House ↗30 minGo early
Old merchant house with a lookout and ancestral altar
- Included in the Old Town ticket
- Sit on the balcony
↓ 2 min walk
10:002Japanese Covered Bridge ↗1 hGo early
Iconic 16th-century covered bridge and symbol of Hoi An
- Included in the Old Town ticket
- Crowded at dusk
↓ 2 min walk
11:003Quan Cong Temple ↗1 hDress code
Small Chinese temple dedicated to General Quan Cong
- Included in the Old Town ticket
- Quiet and atmospheric
↓ 2 min walk
12:004Tan Ky Old House ↗1 hGo early
Beautifully preserved merchant house blending Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese styles
- Included in the Old Town ticket
- Guides explain the architecture
Lunch
13:00Lunch break nearby · Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps ↗
↓ 5 min walk
Afternoon
14:305Hoi An Central Market ↗1 hGo early
Busy riverside market of produce, street food and tailors
- Try cao lau noodles
- Bargain politely
↓ 2 min walk
15:306Riverside promenade for lantern boats at night
- Hire a lantern boat after dark
- Best views from the Cam Nam bridge
Good to know. Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.
Hoi An tips
Transportation
- Rent a bicycle: Bikes are the best way to get around Hoi An and out to the rice paddies and An Bang beach.
- Use Grab from Da Nang: Ride-hailing cars from Da Nang airport to Hoi An are easy and usually cheaper than airport taxis.
- Walk the Ancient Town: The old town center restricts motor vehicles at certain hours, making it pleasant to explore on foot.
Local Hacks
- Explore early morning: The Ancient Town is quiet and beautiful at sunrise before tour groups arrive.
- Try a basket boat in the coconut forest: Cam Thanh's coconut palm waterways offer fun round-boat rides; agree on the price first.
- Get to An Bang beach: The beach is a short bike ride away and less crowded than the town center.
Saving
- Buy the Ancient Town ticket wisely: The entrance ticket includes access to a set number of heritage sites; choose the ones that interest you most.
- Eat at the central market: Food stalls at Hoi An's central market serve cao lau and banh mi at low prices.
- Stay outside the old town: Homestays in Cam Thanh or near An Bang are often cheaper and quieter.
Security
- Check tailor deals carefully: Get clear quotes, fabrics and delivery dates in writing before ordering clothes.
- Watch for overpriced boat rides: Agree prices for lantern boat rides before boarding.
- Mind floods in rainy season: October and November can bring flooding to the old town; follow local advice.
Cultural
- Try cao lau: This noodle dish is a Hoi An specialty and hard to find elsewhere in Vietnam.
- Join the lantern evenings: On full moon nights the town dims lights and lanterns float on the Thu Bon river.
- Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge: The historic bridge symbolizes the town's trading past.
Weather/Clothing
- Expect a hot dry season: February to August is hot and sunny; pack light breathable clothes and sunscreen.
- Bring rain gear in autumn: September to December brings heavy rains and possible storms.
- Dress for temples: Wear clothes that cover shoulders and knees when visiting pagodas and assembly halls.
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Day 1 of 19:30–16:306 stops
Japanese Covered Bridge and around
A walking day around Phung Hung Old House, Japanese Covered Bridge and Quan Cong Temple, with a lunch break nearby and Bach Dang Riverside to end the day.
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Morning
109:30 · 30 minOld merchant house with a lookout and ancestral altar
- Tip: Go early
2 tips
- Included in the Old Town ticket
- Sit on the balcony
📷 Photos
2 min walk
210:00 · 1 hIconic 16th-century covered bridge and symbol of Hoi An
- Tip: Go early
2 tips
- Included in the Old Town ticket
- Crowded at dusk
📷 Photos
2 min walk
311:00 · 1 hSmall Chinese temple dedicated to General Quan Cong
- Tip: Dress code
2 tips
- Included in the Old Town ticket
- Quiet and atmospheric
📷 Photos
2 min walk
412:00 · 1 hBeautifully preserved merchant house blending Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese styles
- Tip: Go early
2 tips
- Included in the Old Town ticket
- Guides explain the architecture
📷 Photos
Lunch
Lunch break nearby · 13:00
Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps5 min walk
Afternoon
514:30 · 1 hBusy riverside market of produce, street food and tailors
- Tip: Go early
2 tips
- Try cao lau noodles
- Bargain politely
📷 Photos
2 min walk
615:30 · 1 hRiverside promenade for lantern boats at night
3 tips
- Hire a lantern boat after dark
- Best views from the Cam Nam bridge
- Cafes line the bank
📷 Photos
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Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.