Hoi An is not just a tourist destination but also a living museum that perfectly preserves an ancient urban architectural complex. After the administrative merger to become wards directly under Da Nang City (applied from 2026), Hoi An Ancient Town’s landmarks are still strictly protected. Knowing this information before you go will help you save time and have the most complete experience.
To walk on the streets, take photos outside, look at the lanterns, or eat, you don’t need to buy a ticket. However, to step inside the heritage buildings, you must buy a general ticket at the ticket counters at the entrances.
Hoi An Ancient Town Ticket Prices:
| Visitor Type | Vietnamese Visitors | International Visitors |
| Adults | 80,000 VND | 120,000 VND |
| Children (1m – 1.4m) | 50,000 VND | 50,000 VND |
| Children (under 1m) | Free | Free |
Places you can visit with a ticket: One ticket to Hoi An Ancient Town (with pre-cut squares) allows you to choose to visit 5 out of many heritage sites from the following 4 main groups:
- Ancient Houses: Tan Ky Old House, Duc An Old House, Phung Hung Old House, Quan Thang Old House.
- Assembly Halls: Fujian Assembly Hall, Cantonese Assembly Hall, Chaozhou Assembly Hall, Wu Bang Assembly Hall, Hainan Assembly Hall.
- Monuments & Museums: Museum of Folk Culture, Museum of Trade Ceramics, Museum of History and Culture, Minh Huong Communal House, Japanese Covered Bridge, Tran Family Chapel.
- Handicraft Workshops: Hoi An Handicraft Workshop.
1. Iconic Landmarks in Hoi An Ancient Town
These are the most recognizable buildings, located right in the central area.
1.1 Japanese Covered Bridge (Lai Vien Kieu Bridge)
The Japanese Covered Bridge was built by Japanese merchants around the 17th century. The building features a wooden truss structure, yin-yang roof tiles, and a shrine to the Northern Emperor Tran Vu (the god of weather and water) inside.
Early morning (around 6 AM – 7 AM) is when the bridge is most beautiful because the light is clear and there are no crowds. If you go around 3 PM – 4 PM, this area will be packed with tour groups, making it extremely hard to squeeze in for a good photo.
- Address: Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Hoi An Ward, Da Nang City.
- Ticket price: Deducts 1 square on the general ticket (Allows choosing 5 spots).
1.2 Ba Mu Temple Gate
This is the remaining part of the massive Cam Hai Nhi Cung religious complex. The vibrant red baked-brick wall combined with the symmetrical arch design and the front pool creates a beautiful open space.
The late afternoon sun (around 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM) slanting on the brick wall will make the red color pop out catchily. But since this is a dry courtyard with no tree shade, if you go at noon in the summer, it will be extremely hot and glaring, so remember to bring an umbrella.
- Address: Hai Ba Trung Street, Hoi An Ward, Da Nang City.
- Ticket price: Free for outside sightseeing and photo taking.
2. Famous Ancient Houses in Hoi An Ancient Town
These buildings are built in a tube shape, serving as the clearest evidence of the lifestyle of the merchant class in the past.
2.1 Tan Ky Old House
The first private old house to be granted a National Heritage certificate (1990). The highlight is the sturdy flood-resistant wooden architecture and the “Confucius Cup” treasure.
Ask the on-site guide to explain and pour water into the Confucius Cup so you can see with your own eyes the magical mechanism of this antique that warns against greed.
- Ticket price: Deducts 1 square on the general ticket.
- Address: 101 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hoi An Ward, Da Nang City.
2.2 Phung Hung Old House
The structure is a perfect blend of Vietnamese wooden panel doors, Chinese balconies, and Japanese peaked roofs.
You definitely have to step up to the second floor and look through the wooden window frame for a really cool “Indochine” style photo.
- Ticket price: Deducts 1 square on the general ticket.
- Address: 04 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Hoi An Ward, Da Nang City.
2.3 Duc An Old House
This place used to be a bookstore, a printing house, a traditional Chinese medicine pharmacy, and a secret base for the Vietnam Revolutionary Youth League.
A quiet morning is the most ideal time for you to stroll around and look at the traditional medicine shelves.
- Ticket price: Deducts 1 square on the general ticket.
- Address: 129 Tran Phu, Hoi An Ward, Da Nang City.
2.4 Tran Family Chapel
The standard model of family chapel architecture, built in 1802 with extremely strict feng shui placement art.
Pay attention to the miniature mountain (hon non bo) area and the garden, which clearly shows the wish for the next generations to always be steady and peaceful.
- Ticket price: Deducts 1 square on the general ticket.
- Address: 21 Le Loi, Hoi An Ward, Da Nang City.
3. Chinese Assembly Halls in Hoi An Ancient Town
The assembly halls served as religious bases and community spaces for early Chinese refugees.
3.1 Fujian Assembly Hall
Worships Thien Hau Thanh Mau (Goddess of the Sea). This is the most massive, colorful, and busy worship site in the old town.
Note that you can buy a large incense coil to write peace prayers for your family; the incense will be hung on the ceiling and burn continuously for 2 to 3 weeks.
- Ticket price: Deducts 1 square on the general ticket.
- Address: 46 Tran Phu, Hoi An Ward, Da Nang City.
3.2 Cantonese Assembly Hall
Worships Quan Cong. It possesses many sophisticated ceramic bas-reliefs recreating the Three Kingdoms period.
A small tip is to take your time to carefully look at the semi-circular pool and the giant coiled dragon statue embossed with great majesty in the middle courtyard.
- Ticket price: Deducts 1 square on the general ticket.
- Address: 176 Tran Phu, Hoi An Ward, Da Nang City.
3.3 Trieu Chau (Chaozhou) Assembly Hall
Worships General Phuc Ba. Famous for the extremely skillful art of embossing patterns with broken pottery and porcelain pieces on the roof ridges.
You should go in the afternoon, when natural light reflects to highlight the vibrant colors of the porcelain embossed details.
- Ticket price: Deducts 1 square on the general ticket.
- Address: 157 Nguyen Duy Hieu, Hoi An Ward, Da Nang City.
3.4 Hainan Assembly Hall
Worships 108 merchants who died unjustly at sea. The main altar is painted in brilliant gold and red and is extremely solemn.
The worship space here is highly commemorative, so you need to keep absolute quiet when paying respects.
- Ticket price: Deducts 1 square on the general ticket.
- Address: 10 Tran Phu, Hoi An Ward, Da Nang City.
4. Temples and Pagodas in Hoi An Ancient Town
You can easily visit these spots with a very peaceful atmosphere.
4.1 Quan Cong Temple (Ong Pagoda)
Stands out with its dark red brick walls and moss-covered glazed tile roof. Worships Quan Cong, symbolizing Loyalty, Trust, Integrity, and Righteousness.
When you step into the front hall, look closely at the White Horse and Red Hare statues, which are shaped very vividly on both sides.
- Ticket price: Deducts 1 square on the general ticket.
- Address: 24 Tran Phu, Hoi An Ward, Da Nang City.4
4.4 Cam Pho Communal House
A traditional Vietnamese village communal house where community cultural festivals take place.
Try to visit exactly on the 15th day of the first lunar month (Lantern Festival) or the 15th day of the seventh lunar month (Ghost Festival) to see with your own eyes the locals holding traditional worship rituals that are extremely unique.
- Ticket price: Deducts 1 square on the general ticket.
- Address: Hoi An Ward, Da Nang City (near Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street).
5. Museums and Cultural Sites in Hoi An Ancient Town
The museum area is planned right inside the old houses to authentically recreate each slice of history.
5.1 Sa Huynh Culture Museum
Preserves over 200 original artifacts from 2,000 years ago (pottery, stone, bronze, jar tombs).
Walking outdoors at noon is quite tiring; dropping by the museum not only helps you escape the harsh, skin-burning sun but also provides a cool space to leisurely read archaeological documents about terracotta jar tombs.
- Ticket price: Deducts 1 square on the general ticket.
- Address: 149 Tran Phu, Hoi An Ward, Da Nang City.
5.2 Museum of Trade Ceramics
Displays ceramics salvaged from the Middle East, China, and Japan, proving the golden age of the trading port.
The space of the 2-story wooden house museum is quite airy. You should carefully read the origin labels of the artifacts to see the greatness of the maritime trade network at that time.
- Ticket price: Deducts 1 square on the general ticket.
- Address: 80 Tran Phu, Hoi An Ward, Da Nang City.
5.3 Hoi An Folk Culture Museum
Displays labor tools, agricultural tools, costumes, and folk performance arts. On the ground floor, there are rustic loom models where you can pose interactively to take very artistic “countryside” photos.
- Ticket price: Deducts 1 square on the general ticket.
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6. Tips for Visiting Hoi An Ancient Town
6.2 Suggested walking routes to explore the Ancient Town
The old town center completely bans motorbikes/cars during the morning (9 AM – 11 AM) and evening (3 PM – 9 PM) timeframes. To avoid getting tired feet from walking to many places, arrange your itinerary in a straight line:
- Energy-saving route: Buy tickets at the beginning of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street -> Go inside to see the Japanese Covered Bridge -> Visit the Phung Hung Old House next door -> Turn onto Tran Phu Street to see the Fujian Assembly Hall -> Loop back to the parallel Nguyen Thai Hoc Street to see the Tan Ky Old House -> End at Hoi An Market along the Hoai River for a food tour.
6.3 Dress code and etiquette at cultural and historical sites
The heritage area has mandatory rules you need to remember: Absolutely do not wear very short shorts (above the knee) or sleeveless tank tops when entering worship spaces (Japanese Covered Bridge, assembly halls, temples, and pagodas). Since most are ancient wooden houses, the management board strictly bans smoking, and you are not allowed to lean against the displayed antiques.
Conclusion
The journey back in time through Hoi An’s historical landmarks doesn’t just stop at a stroll around the quiet old town, but continues and flourishes at the Hoi An Memories Land cultural and arts complex.
Especially, if you want your vacation to truly tune into the breath of heritage all day and night, Hoi An Memories Resort & Spa is the most perfect stop. This place goes beyond the concept of normal accommodation to become a miniature cultural discovery space.
With a delicate design replicating rows of ancient houses with bright yellow walls, yin-yang tiled roofs tinged with time, shimmering lantern silks, and a poetic view overlooking the Hoai River, the resort brings you the authentic feeling of living in the heart of a bustling trading port in its golden era.
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