Uploaded March 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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UPDATE: VIETNAM IS EFFECTIVELY CLOSED TO INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Our second unreliable travel guide to the coronavirus comes from Hoi An on Vietnam's central coast. The World Heritage listed former merchant town of Hoi An is one of Vietnam's favourite tourist destinations. It's a perfect mix of history, walking and cycling, stunning rural scenery and beaches. The coronavirus is taking a toll - but Hoi An still has a great buzz. It's a superb time to visit - arguably better than any time in recent years. I felt privileged to experience the old town's charms as I remember them years ago. For independent travel information to Hoi An,. head over to Rusty Compass - rustycompass.com/vietnam-travel-guide-233/hoi-an-28