 Hoi An, perhaps the most beautiful city in Vietnam, the colorful streets, canals and iconic yellow houses will win your heart. At night, the entire town is lit by thousands of lanterns. To be honest, no picture or video can do justice to the beauty of this ancient city. But I'll try my best to give you a glimpse into this magical place and I dare you not to fall in love with Hoi An. Hoi An is home to many artists and dotted throughout the town are numerous art galleries. Take a sneak peek into one of these galleries for some beautiful paintings depicting the Vietnamese way of life. Street markets are the lifeline of the locals in Hoi An. Take a walk through the narrow lanes of these street markets and indulge yourself in the sight, sound and smell of the Vietnamese culture. The prettiest part of Hoi An is the ancient lake with boats decorated with colorful lamps. Surrounded by colonial buildings and pretty cafes, take a walk around the lake to soak in the vibe of Hoi An. But make sure that you come back for a second look in the evening to see the entire lit lit by thousands of colorful lamps. The ancient town of Hoi An is best explored on foot. You will love the colorful streets decorated by lanterns and cute cafes lining these streets. My advice is to let down your guard, be a little adventurous and don't be scared to explore the narrow lanes of this town. Hoi An is well known for its tailor shops. You will see tons of them and these are actually quite affordable. So make sure that you keep some time to get yourself a custom made dress or a jacket. Walk into any of the small home style restaurants in Hoi An to sample some really delicious homemade Vietnamese food. And that too at really really affordable prices. If you don't want to miss out on the touristy things and you're willing to tolerate a little bit of a crowd, do check out the very popular Japanese covered bridge and the temples. Personally, I prefer the less crowded and the more beautiful Bamu Temple Gate which is more than 400 years old. Hoi An comes alive in the evening when thousands of lamps are lit. Make sure that you stick around till the evening to experience this magic. And yes, nothing better than a delicious cup of traditional Vietnamese coffee to enjoy this view and end this perfect day.