Vietnam Central Complete Guide 2026: Hoi An, Hue, Da Nang & My Son
Browse more guides: Vietnam travel | Asia destinations Vietnam Central Complete Guide 2026: Hoi An, Hue, Da Nang and My Son in One Compact Itinerary The first time I walked through Hoi An's Old Town after sunset, with paper lanterns swinging over the canal and the smell of cao lau drifting out of a doorway, I understood why people keep coming back to central Vietnam instead of just passing through. This narrow strip of coast between the Truong Son mountains and the East Sea holds three UNESCO World Heritage Sites within a 100 kilometre radius, a string of beaches that Forbes once called among the best on earth, a former imperial capital with tombs that look like miniature kingdoms, and a mountain pass that Top Gear sent its presenters down for a reason. I spent three weeks here in early 2026, splitting time between Hoi An's tailors, Hue's Citadel, Da Nang's beach apartments and a long day at My Son, and this guide is the one I wish I had been handed at Da Nang Inter...