Pharmacy

Short stays that do not require a visa (some as short as 15 days) are possible for citizens of Cambodia, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, The Philippines, Brunei, Myanmar, Belarus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Citizens of Chile can enter the country …

The 14th day of each lunar month sees Hoi An celebrate a Full Moon Festival, wherein streets get flooded with lit paper lanterns, food stalls and souvenir vendors, with traditional performances of song and dance held throughout town. The two best months to visit Hoi An are February and March, when temperatures are at their …

A ticket is required in order to be admitted into the Ancient Town, although this is not strictly enforced if you are only planning to take stroll along the streets. If you plan to visit any attractions, a ticket is most definitely required; each ticket comes with 5 slips for any of the operating …

Cycling is by far the easiest and cheapest way of getting around Hoi An during daylight hours, especially if your destination is not within walking distance (although this is rarely the case within town limits). When heading further afield (or after dark) you will most likely require a cab. There have been reports of local …

Da Nang International Airport is the air hub closest to Hoi An, located around 40km from town, which makes for just under an hour's drive. The best options for reaching Hoi An from here include a pre-arranged transfer (some hotels offer this service), getting a taxi upon arrival (make sure to agree on the fare …

Most common medicines can be purchased without much difficulty in Hoi An. If you require medical attention or medication that isn't available locally, your best bet is nearby Da Nang. Huy Hoang 1 …

Rowing and motor boats can be hired privately for excursions; boats are normally docked along the riverfront between the Cam Nam and An Hoi Bridges in central Hoi …

Packages can be shipped worldwide via Vietnam Post, which is relatively reliable but can take up to several months to deliver parcels (3-4 weeks by air mail). Dai Nam postal service is another alternative local shipping provider. As of February 2019, there is also a DHL Express shipping station in Hoi An, which is a …

+84 (country code) 235 (Hoi An …

220 V /50Hz, plug types A, C & F Most plugs with two pins (both flat and round) will work in Vietnam; three-pin plugs will require an …