Hoi An Surprised Us | First Impressions of Vietnam’s Most Magical Town

We’ve just arrived in Hoi An, Vietnam, after a long overnight train into Da Nang — and our first impressions of this ancient town are nothing short of magical! 🌙 From the moment we grab a taxi to Hoi An, the adventure begins. We check into our budget hotel, explore the lantern-lit streets of the UNESCO Old Town, and find the best bánh mì we’ve had so far in Vietnam. Later, we meet up with friends for a few drinks and experience Hoi An nightlife, where the streets come alive with colour, music, and energy. 🎒 What’s in this vlog: Da Nang to Hoi An by train + taxi Budget hotel tour in Hoi An Exploring Hoi An Ancient Town (UNESCO) Where to eat bánh mì in Hoi An Lanterns, riverside views & Hoi An nightlife If you’re planning a Vietnam backpacking trip or just want to see why Hoi An captures so many hearts, this vlog is the perfect start. 📘 Grab our full Vietnam Travel Guide on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ZLeubP If you enjoy it, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more adventures! 🇻🇳 VIETNAM: THE FULL JOURNEY Missed our first trip to Vietnam? Catch up on the entire series from start to finish here: 🎬 https://tr.ee/9kPmdn 🌍 TRAVEL PLANNING & ESSENTIALS Buses & Trains in Asia: https://12go.asia/?z=11180835 eSIM (15% OFF): https://airalo.pxf.io/c/6088765/2071037/15608 NordVPN (73% OFF): https://nordvpn.com/footstepstyretracks Our Favorite Itineraries: https://plannin.com/en?refId=FootstepsTyretracks 💳 TRAVEL CARDS WE USE Starling: https://www.starlingbank.com/referral?code=Udl4ja Revolut: https://revolut.com/referral/?referral-code=marcz55v!NOV1-25-VR-GB-MDL-CTRL&geo-redirect 🚐 GEAR & MERCH Our Travel & Vanlife Gear: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/footstepstyretracks Get the Merch: https://footsteps-tyretracks-shop.fourthwall.com Our Soundtrack (Epidemic Sound): https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/fpupd2 📸 FOLLOW THE ADVENTURE Blog: https://footstepstyretracks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/footsteps_tyretracks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/footstepstyretracks Support our adventures on Ko-fi ➔ https://ko-fi.com/footstepstyretracks (Exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes, and video credits) 📩 BUSINESS ENQUIRIES footstepstyretracks@gmail.com 00:00 – Arrival at Da Nang Train Station → Journey to Hoi An 01:16 – Checking Into Our Hotel in Hoi An (Budget Room Tour) 04:45 – Exploring Hoi An Ancient Town for the First Time 07:20 – Lanterns, Streets & Riverside Scenes in Hoi An 10:22 – Famous Bánh Mì in Hoi An | Local Food on a Budget 14:10 – Evening Drinks with Friends in Hoi An Old Town 18:30 – Hoi An Nightlife & Lantern-Lit Streets #HoiAnVietnam #VietnamTravelVlog #BackpackingVietnam #FootstepsAndTyretracks #OldTownHoiAn