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

#100usdchallenge 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