According to Escape, Australian tourists are flocking to Vietnam since the reasonable airfares and the Australian dollar help save costs in this region. In particular, September is also the perfect time to visit Hoi An.

In September, Hoi An enters the transitional season, the weather is warm during the day, and cool at night, visitors may also encounter sudden light rains but they do not last long. Mornings and afternoons are usually dry and sunny, making them a good time to explore the old town and surrounding areas.

Hoi An is also famous for its lantern festival, which takes place on every lunar month's 14th and 15th full moon days. Photo: TripAdvisor

Hoi An is also famous for its lantern festival, which takes place on every lunar month's 14th and 15th full moon days. During this occasion, visitors will see the whole town lit up, sparkling, and brilliant by countless colorful lanterns and candle-lit flower lanterns.

Besides, TripAdvisor’s Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Things to Do put riding a basket boat in the Bay Mau Nipa palm forest or Cam Thanh Nipa palm forest in Hoi An as one of the 25 most exciting Sailing & Day Cruises experiences in the world in 2024.

Travel + Leisure's World’s Best Awards featured Hoi An on the list of 15 Favorite Cities in Asia of 2024.

Recently, Hoi An was named for the 5th time as “Asia's Leading Cultural City Destination 2024” by the World Travel Awards (WTA).

September is outside of the peak tourist season, which means fewer crowds compared to the busy summer months and holiday periods, the writer noted.

The newswire Escape also recommended that Hoi An is famous for its Lantern Festival, which typically takes place on the 14th day of each lunar month. In September, this festival offers a vibrant display featuring colorful lanterns illuminating the Old Town, creating a magical atmosphere in the process.

Recently, Hoi An was named for the 5th time as “Asia's Leading Cultural City Destination 2024” by the World Travel Awards (WTA). Photo: Vietnam Travel

Western Australia topped the list, followed by Kyoto in Japan and Fiji. Hoi An ranked fourth in the list. Other destinations among the 13 best places to visit in September include Istanbul in Turkey, Palm Cove in Queensland, Galway in Ireland, Bali in Indonesia, Barcelona in Spain, Vancouver in Canada, Yarra Ranges in Victoria, Buenos Aires in Argentina, Edinburgh in Scotland, and Dubrovnik in Croatia.

Hoi An is a place where the bold march of progress peters into an amble. In this one-time trading port, the Thu Bon River meanders past crumbling shophouses and weathered pagodas, while sampans come and go from the old ferry quay. Outside the Old Town, two-lane roads slice through waving rice fields and emerge at a frothy coastline. Stay a couple of days, and Hoi An's easygoing beauty and lantern-lit nights may leave you hopelessly beguiled.

Merchants from China, Japan and later Europe settled in Hoi An from the 15th to 19th centuries, creating a unique architectural fusion. Bring your camera as you tread the Japanese Bridge, Tan Ky ancestral house, and Phuc Kien Assembly Hall.

Dining in Hoi An is pure pleasure. Farms and fishing boats contribute just-picked vegetables, seafood, herbs, and fruit to the markets daily. Three quintessential Hoi An dishes are Cao Lau, Hoanh Thanh, and white rose dumplings.

Sunrise in Hoi An is a prime time to grab your hat and hop on a bike. With any luck, you’ll find yourself in a sea of green, with water buffalo flicking their tails. In Cam Thanh and Tra Que, you’ll pass vegetable farms and frond-fringed ponds.

An Bang Beach, just a 10-minute drive from the Ancient Town, promises seafood lunches, sandy stretches, and cool waves. Bring your books, beach blankets, and bikinis; or board a boat to the pristine shores of the Cham Islands.

Stay a couple of days, and Hoi An's easygoing beauty and lantern-lit nights may leave you hopelessly beguiled. Photo: Vietnam Travel

My Son Sanctuary is a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site 40 kilometers from Hoi An. Tucked into a valley near a shaded stream, these temples were built by the Cham people. The surviving structures date from the 7th to the 13th century.

Expect rainy days and several storms from October to January. If you arrive at the start of the year, bring a few extra layers to stay warm. March to May are the best months to visit, but you can also see Hoi An from June to August if you don’t mind the heat.

The international airport in Da Nang is a 50-minute drive from the Ancient Town. There are domestic flights from Vietnam’s major cities to Da Nang, as well as direct flights from regional hubs. Hoi An can also be reached by bus or shuttle vans from nearby destinations, such as Nha Trang, Da Nang, or Hue. Walking and cycling are ideal for sightseeing in the Ancient Town and the countryside. Taxis and ride-hailing apps can also take you around. Ask your hotel about a private car for trips further afield.