Hoi An Half Day City Tour – Handicraft Villages – SIC

DAY 1: HOI AN CITY TOUR – BOAT RIDE – DROP FLOWER LANTERN

02:30 PM: Our guide will meet you at our hotel in Hoi An City Center to kick off the Hoi An City Tour.

First up, you’ll head to Hoi An Market, a lively place that offers a vibrant shopping experience. It’s packed with sights, colors, sounds, and smells.

Next, you’ll visit Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colorful mix of bright gates, dragon statues, and intricate rooftops. You’ll learn about ancestor worship as you observe local devotees making offerings at the family altar. Then, you’ll explore some remarkably well-preserved old houses like Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House, which have stood the test of time for over 200 years. You’ll hear stories about the prosperous merchants who once lived in these homes, trading with people from all over the world.

After that, you’ll head to the Museum of Folk Culture in Hoi An, housed in a 150-year-old Chinese merchant house. Here, you’ll see artifacts depicting ancient local daily life and enjoy art shows at Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House.

You’ll make a stop at the Japanese Bridge, a more than 400-year-old bridge that connects the Japanese community with the Chinese community across the water. You’ll admire the carvings and paintings inside the bridge and learn about their symbolic significance.

Finally, we’ll visit some of Hoi An’s famous handicraft shops and art galleries, exploring smaller lanes and local neighborhoods to fully appreciate the endless charm of Hoi An.

To top it off, you’ll enjoy a boat ride and release a flower lantern to wish for luck for you and your family, immersing yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of the lantern-lit streets.

06:30 PM: Our guide will take you back to your hotel.

DAY 2: HANDICRAFT VILLAGES BY BIKE (L)

07:30 AM: Our guide will meet you at your hotel and provide you with a bike.

We’ll then head to the harbor for a boat trip to Thanh Ha Pottery Village. This village offers various activities for visitors, including a temple, a museum with changing exhibits and history, and hands-on pottery workshops.

Next, we’ll visit Kim Bong Carpentry Village, where you’ll be greeted by the sounds of chiseling and drilling as soon as you arrive. These sounds are a part of daily life for locals, many of whom have lived here for generations.

Afterward, we’ll take you to Tra Nhieu Village, known for its woven mats. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to learn how to make sleeping mats and explore local traditional handicrafts. You’ll also hear about the village’s history and the activities of the local people, including the fishermen preparing for their weeks-long trips at sea.

Have lunch at the local restaurant.

11:30 AM: Our guide will lead you back to your hotel on bikes. End of tour.