Hoi An, a charming ancient town in Vietnam that you won't want to leave once you arrive

Mentioning ancient towns usually brings to mind commercialization and a lighter wallet🙈. However, this little Vietnamese city with a 1500-year history, retains the simplicity of the Maritime Silk Road and is full of life🍀. Not only is it not a tourist trap, but it also offers a long-missed sense of relaxation✌. 👣Hoi An 2-day tour itinerary: Day1: Take a taxi from Da Nang to Hoi An in the afternoon (about 1 hour, 100r) - Boat ride and lantern release in the old town - Accommodation Day2: Coconut boat ride at noon - Buy Ao Dai - Afternoon stroll in the old town - Night bus to Nha Trang 📌Travel Tips: 👗Buying Ao Dai: Don't buy in the old town, go to Central market first, tell them you want 'Ao Yeu', and choose from many styles. For men's/women's ready-to-wear clothes + hand-painted large conical hat, start bargaining at 350k, and fresh flowers are 20k per bunch at the entrance. ⏰Hoi An Old Town: Visit between 15:00-19:00, it's not too hot and you can see the scenery during the day and at night. ☀During the day: The ancient streets bloom beautifully. 🚲Cycling and taking photos in the old streets: The bright yellow color on the walls of the old houses💛 is very photogenic. The bougainvillea🌸 hanging from the houses are full of vitality. It's not crowded during the day, perfect for cycling through the streets and alleys, feeling the warm sunshine and the freedom like the wind😎. 🏠Visiting historical sites: Despite its small size, Hoi An is home to many historical sites such as the Museum of History and Culture, the Guan Yu Temple, and the Hua An Assembly Hall. Get up close and experience the cultural fusion and history of Hoi An. ☕Drinking coffee on the rooftop waiting for sunset: Many coffee shops have preserved their centuries-old appearance. I particularly like Faifo Coffee, which has a tall Western-style building where you can overlook the bustling streets from the terrace. Order a matcha coffee, which I find quite sweet💚. Secure a spot at 17:20 and wait for the sunset. ✨At night: When the lights are on, it's like a river of stars. 🚣Boat ride and lantern release: As night falls, the boats on the river light up, and you can take panoramic photos from the bridge. There are hand-rowed and electric boats, with the electric boat costing 250k for a round trip with more lanterns for better photo opportunities, and each of us received a river lantern, setting off romantically under the moonlight. 🏮Taking photos on Lantern Street: The shapes of Vietnamese lanterns are quite unique, mostly teardrop and diamond-shaped, and they look very beautiful hanging above the doors. The three of us talked about taking photos and agreed on a total of 20k, near the Latern13 gift shop, but the lady's attitude wasn't very good. 🍜Eating: It's not recommended to dine within the old town. Cơm Gà Bà Dung: The chicken rice is super delicious, and I had three bowls of the free chicken soup, with extra charge for small eggs. TOAN's Restaurant Coffee Garden: The spring rolls and Mi Quang taste good, and it's pleasant to dine in the courtyard. 🏠Stay: Hanh Nhung Villa, the triple room is very spacious and costs less than 200r per night, although it's a bit damp. The service is great, and they can book bus tickets to Nha Trang for you. 🗺My 14-day Vietnam itinerary: Hanoi - Da Nang - Hoi An - Ba Na Hills - Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh City