Hoi An Escape Under $100: 2 Days, 1 Night of Charm and Culture

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Planning a quick getaway from Da Nang? Hoi A delivers lantern-lit magic, street food heaven, and all under $100!



Getting There from Da Nang
• Take the local yellow bus 01 (25,000 VND / ~$1) for a slow scenic ride.



Day 1: Lantern Town & Local Eats
• Check-in: Stay at a central homestay near Ancient Town ($20–25/night)
• Explore: Walk the UNESCO-listed Old Town (free to enter general area)
• Get a ticket (120,000 VND / ~$5) to visit 5 heritage sites: Japanese Bridge, old houses, and temples
• Food trip:
• Lunch: Banh Mi Phuong (~$2)
• Dinner: Cao Lau noodles + local beer (~$4)
• Evening: Enjoy river lanterns, free folk performances, and local craft shops.



Day 2: Hidden Corners & Hands-On Fun
• Morning: Visit Hoi An Market, take street photos, or try a lantern-making workshop (~$5–10)
• Brunch: Local market dishes + Vietnamese coffee (~$3–4)
• Return to Da Nang

Total spent: ~$60–80

#vietnamtrip #budgetrip #myitinerary

Post by JayJJJayy | Jul 22, 2025

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