This website uses cookies to remember your preferences, measure audience engagement and site statistics.
Privacy policyChampagne city guide
Hoi An is one of Vietnam’s most atmospheric destinations, combining a beautifully preserved old town with riverside dining, nearby beaches and a distinctive regional food culture. Champagne feels especially suited to the town’s slower pace – a chilled glass at sunset, a seafood dinner or an evening surrounded by the glow of lanterns offers a very different experience from the busy cities of Vietnam.
Hoi An’s cuisine is one of the main reasons to visit. Try local specialities such as cao lau, white rose dumplings (banh bao banh vac), com ga Hoi An, banh xeo and mi quang, as well as fresh seafood from the coast. The food combines herbs, fresh vegetables, noodles, seafood and savoury sauces, with plenty of crispy textures. Champagne’s acidity and bubbles work particularly well with seafood, dumplings, fried dishes and foods with fresh herbs and lime.
The Old Town is the heart of Hoi An, with its yellow historic buildings, narrow streets, wooden houses, small shops and colourful lanterns. Walk along the Thu Bon River, cross the Japanese Covered Bridge and explore the old merchant houses and assembly halls. In the evening, the lanterns transform the town and create one of the most memorable atmospheres in central Vietnam.
There is plenty to do beyond the historic centre. An Bang Beach is close enough for an easy escape to the coast, while the surrounding countryside offers rice fields, waterways and small villages that can be explored by bicycle. Take a boat along the river, join a cooking experience or simply spend an afternoon moving between cafés, markets and the old streets.
Hoi An is particularly appealing for Champagne lovers who enjoy atmosphere as much as the wine itself. A slow dinner, local seafood and Champagne beneath the lanterns can be the perfect way to end a day of exploring.
Featured partners are marked. Everything here is on our map.
Join our community and be the first to hear about new Champagne spots, city guides, stories and other things worth knowing.
By signing up, you agree to receive emails from Champagne Hunters. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Our map grows because Champagne hunters like you add the places they love. No sign-up needed.
Add a spotFebruary to May is generally one of the most pleasant periods to visit Hoi An, with warm weather and relatively favourable conditions for exploring the old town and countryside. The wetter months can bring heavy rain and occasional flooding, while the summer months are hotter and more humid.
Spend time walking through the Old Town, see the Japanese Covered Bridge and explore the historic houses and riverside streets. Try the local specialities, visit An Bang Beach and explore the countryside by bicycle or boat. Stay into the evening to experience Hoi An when the lanterns are lit.
Don’t leave without trying cao lau, white rose dumplings and Hoi An-style chicken rice. Also try banh xeo, mi quang and fresh seafood. Champagne is especially interesting with the town’s seafood, dumplings and crispy dishes.
The Old Town is essential for historic architecture, markets and riverside atmosphere. An Bang is the place for beach time, while the countryside around Hoi An offers rice fields, waterways and traditional villages. The Thu Bon River is worth experiencing both during the day and after sunset.
Hoi An’s drinking culture is more relaxed than the Champagne scenes of Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. Champagne is most likely to appear in upscale hotels, resorts, international restaurants and special-occasion settings, particularly around the Old Town and beach areas.
Try Vietnamese coffee, fresh coconut water and tropical fruit juices. Local beer is popular with casual meals, while Vietnamese tea is another simple way to experience the country’s everyday drinking culture.
The atmosphere. Hoi An combines historic architecture, lantern-lit evenings, fresh seafood and a relaxed pace that makes Champagne feel less like a formal occasion and more like part of the experience. A sunset drink followed by dinner in the Old Town is hard to beat.
