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  • Hanoi
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  • Nha Trang
  • Hồ Chí Minh City

Hội An

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VoiceMap • 3rd June 2025

From Antique Wells to French Facades: A Hội An Old Town Tour

On the surface, Hội An is a pretty and well-preserved tourist town with cute cafes and restaurants. But dig a little deeper to discover that the town's history stretches back millennia.
Adventure.com • 23rd May 2025

Tourism Is Breaking Records in Vietnam. Is That All It’s Breaking?

With surging international arrivals and robust domestic travel, 2025 will be a record-breaking year for Vietnam’s tourism industry. As Hanoi-based travel writer Joshua Zukas meanders through the busy streets of Hội An, he asks: Can—and should—anything be done about the swelling crowds? Or are the spoils of overtourism simply too tempting?
Vietnam Tourism Board • 3rd February 2019

Motorbiking Hoi An to Hue Over Hai Van Pass

Hoi An to Hue is one of Southeast Asia’s most spectacular coastal journeys, and the best way to see it is by motorbike. The windy climb over world-famous Hai Van Pass is a definite highlight, but there’s much more to see. Follow this full-day itinerary — about 150km without detours — to discover striking temples, placid lagoons, and ancient ruins, and finish on the beach in Hue.
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