Hoi An History & Food Tour – Famous Landmarks & Specialty Dishes
Approx. 3 hours
Walking
From 2 people
Hoi An Old Town
English speaking guide
Food samplings included
This tour shows you the history, culture and cuisine of Hoi An, an international trading port and Unesco world heritage site. Between the 15th and 19th centuries, it welcomed merchants from many countries in the world. That’s why you see a fusion of Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese and European cultures here. Our guide will take you to the Japanese Bridge, the symbol and the most special building in the town and other cultural/historical landmarks (assembly halls, temples, market, old houses, old quarters,…). Additionally, you have the chance to try famous local specialty foods and beverages, including Cao Lau noodles that is not found anywhere else. In 1999, Hoi An was honored to be a world heritage site.
Highlights
Visit the largest Chinese assembly hall
Visit the largest local market in Hoi An
Try beverage & foods that are unique to Hoi An
Learn about history & culture in Hoi An
Contact for reservation/support
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Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo+84968009827
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Emailhoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com
Itinerary
Meet up
Meet up time: Morning – 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM (local time)
Afternoon – 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM (local time)
Our guide will see you at Hoi An Confucius Temple on Tran Hung Dao Street, Hoi An. Google maps location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/M7dfP56o5EuJd1hw7
If you go from Da Nang, you can contact us for a transport arrangement, by WhatsApp number +84968009827 or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com. An extra fee is required.
Traditional handicraft workshop
Meet a local women wearing a Vietnamese traditional dress (ao dai) and listen to her explanation about long-standing handicrafts in Hoi An (including silk making, lantern making, embroidery, garment making, so on).
Japanese Covered Bridge
Visit the symbol of Hoi An. Spanning a small river, it’s constructed in the 17th century by Japanese people and then restored by Chinese people. Behind the bridge’s part, there is a temple where locals have worshipped Xuanwu (a Chinese general and Taoist god). One of its names is Lai Vien Kieu which means ‘the bridge that receives the guests from afar’, showing the hospitality of the locals to the foreigners. This historical and religious site is more special than any other bridges in Vietnam. See more details
From the handicraft workshop to this place, you will walk pass by Phung Hung Old House (see and take pictures from outside, won’t go in).
Famous local herbal tea
Our guide will take you to the only store where you can try the famous herbal tea of Hoi An. It’s made of lime juice, cinnamon, lemongrass, tea leaf, honey bee, ginger, Chinese medicine,… During the day, people queue up to buy this drink. See more details
From the Japanese Bridge to this place, you will walk pass by Museum of Sa Huynh Culture and Cantonese Assembly Hall (see and take pictures from outside, won’t go in).
Kazik Statue
Kazik Park is a small public park and special attraction in Hoi An Old Town. It’s built to pay homage to Kazimierz Kwiatkowski, a Polish architect and conservationist. He had amazing contributions in restoration of cultural heritages in Vietnam, especially My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An Ancient Town. Later, both of them became Unesco world heritage sites. See more details
Old House of Tan Ky
Visit the most typical merchant house in Hoi An. It’s constructed in the 18th century and since then, has been nearly unchanged. In the front, this house is by a busy trading road and in the back, it opens to the quay where the boats dock. It’s furnished by fine wooden furniture and decorated by be elaborate wooden carvings and mother-of-pearl paintings. Flood levels over the years are shown in the Back hall. See more details
Fujian Assembly Hall
See the largest and the most richly-decorated Chinese temple in Hoi An. It boasts the glorious architecture and sophisticated wooden carvings that are made by the most skillful local craftmen. Here, the community has been worshipping Thien Hau Goddess and organized festivals to commemorate and honor her during the year. See more details
Hoi An Central Market
Visit the oldest and biggest market in Hoi An. Here, people sell a huge variety of local products, including fresh vegetables, tropical fruits, fishes, seafood, poultries, spices, noodles, household items, lanterns,… Walk through the food hall where local women make and sell different local food and food specialties. In the front of the market, there is a ancient well that is still in use and covered by a tile pavilion. See more details
Ba Le Well
Visit the most famous well in Hoi An. Since 10th century, local people have still used fresh water from it to make specialty foods in their town (such as Cao Lau noodles, Mi Quang noodles,…). Today, although tap water is popular, some people still carry water from this well to sell for living. See more details
Black sesame soup
Visit a local family in which different generations have made the sweet black sesame soup, a specialty dish of Hoi An Old Town. Here, our guide tell stories about an old man who sells it for many decades on the street and he was honored to be ‘pudding master’. After that, learn how to eat the soup like a local. See more details
Traveler's Photos
What's Included
- English speaking guide
- Entry fee to Hoi An Old Town
- Entry fee to Japanese Covered Bridge
- Entry fee to Old House of Tan Ky
- Entry fee to Fujian Assembly Hall
- All foods & beverage samplings (mentioned in the itinerary)
- Traditional handicrafts demonstration
- Transport to the meeting point in Hoi An Old Town
- Transport from Hoi An Old Town to the hotel
- Tipping for tour guide
- Additional activities (shows, boat trips, trishaw riding, etc)
- Personal expenses (shopping, etc)
Additional Information
– Our driver & guide will pick you at your hotel in Da Nang city center (including Hai Chau District, Son Tra District except Nai Hien Dong ward & Tho Quang ward, Ngu Hanh Son District except Hoa Hai ward & Hoa Quy ward) or Hoi An city center.
– In the end of the tour, our driver & guide will drop you off at your hotel.
– Pickup surcharge is required to visitors staying NOT in Da Nang city center or Hoi An city center.
– All surcharges are payable in cash directly to your tour guide.
– No pick up & drop off service in Tan Hiep area of Hoi An (Cham Island).
– Children above 1,4 meters height OR 10 years old will be charged same to adults.
– Children from 1 to 1,4 meters height OR from 5 to 10 years old, will have a discount.
– Children under 5 years old OR 1 meter height, will be free of charge.
– On your day of travel, if your kid is 1,4 meters and above (and you booked a children ticket previously), please pay the surcharge of 350,000 VND in cash.
– On your day of travel, if your kid is 1 meter and above (and you booked a free ticket previously), please pay the surcharge of 350,000 VND in cash.
If you are a group of 4 people and bigger, please contact us directly by WhatsApp number +84968009827 to have better price and better support. We kindly provide free tourist information to make your trip easier and smarter.
For daily tours:
– Any cancellation before 7 days of departure date will be free of charge.
– Any cancellation before 6 days of departure date will be charged 30% selling price.
– Any cancellation before 5 – 4 days of departure date will be charged 50% selling price.
– Any cancellation before 3 – 2 days of departure date will be charged 75% selling price.
– Any cancellation within 24 hours or no-show: non-refundable.
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What to bring/wear
Visitors should wear comfortable walking shoes, hat/cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, rain poncho/jacket (from October to January), cash.
To visit the temples, please wear respectively. In other words, make sure that the pants cover the upper knees and the shirt covers the navel, shoulders, armpits.
Contact for reservation/support
If you can not book/pay online OR want to reserve first and pay later OR process a cancellation. Please WhatsApp us by number +84968009827.
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