Hoi An is located on the central coast, 19 miles south of Da Nang. From Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) or Hanoi to Da Nang airport, flying time is about an hour on Vietnam Airlines who operate daily. A World Heritage Site, Hoi An has become quite a centre for tourists and backpackers alike. There are numerous bars, restaurants, shops and tailors often housed in a variety of interesting old buildings.