I can't help you from a cruise perspective, but we went to both Hoi An and Hue during a 3-week land trip in SE Asia. Both were interesting, but if I had to choose, I'd pick Hoi An. While very popular with tourists, Hoi An still has an authentic feel with very friendly locals. Old Town is a UNESCO heritage site and most areas are very walkable. It's a charming place to simply wander around and soak up the ambiance. A photographer's dream! There are excellent tailor shops, a vibrant waterfront market, wonderful cooking schools and tasty local specialties. There's also a lovely beach, but that's not our scene and not what Hoi An is really about. Hue is equally fascinating and historically significant as the ancient capital of Vietnam, but it's much larger and full of hustle. Just my take.
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Thank you for your information and impression of both Hoi An and Hue. We have been to Hoi An, and had heard Hue was well worth visiting. I would particularly like to visit the Citadel. We enjoyed Hoi An while we were there, but feel we do not want to visit it again, particularly as we haven't yet visited Hue.
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Thank you for your information and impression of both Hoi An and Hue. We have been to Hoi An, and had heard Hue was well worth visiting. I would particularly like to visit the Citadel. We enjoyed Hoi An while we were there, but feel we do not want to visit it again, particularly as we haven't yet visited Hue.
Thank you once again,
Lyn