Hoi An Night Tour with Landmarks, Boat, Market, Local Life & Dinner
Approx. 3,5 hours
Walking, boat
From 2 people
From Hoi An
English speaking guide
Dinner included
*Join traditional Lantern festival if visit in the full moon day.
Highlights
Sightsee famous historical landmarks like Japanese Bridge
Enjoy a laid-back boat ride on the river & release lanterns
Walk through the prettiest streets in Hoi An at night
Have dinner with authentic Vietnamese food at a local restaurant
from
$41
pp
Note: We have a discount for group of 4 and above
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Itinerary
Meet up
Meet up time: 4:00 PM (local time)
Our guide will see you at the meeting point – Phap Bao Pagoda on Hai Ba Trung Street (near crossroad of Phan Chu Trinh Street).
Traditional handicraft workshop
Hoi An is famous for diverse traditional crafts and arts thanks to its past role as a trading port. It’s inscribed by Unesco to be a Creative City in category of crafts and folk arts. Here, have the chance to know better about silk making, lantern making, silk-painting making, garment making and more.
Phung Hung Old House (pass by)
Japanese Covered Bridge
Visit the most iconic landmark of Hoi An Ancient Town, a world heritage site. It’s constructed in the 17th century by Japanese people and later, restored by Chinese people. It’s known as ‘Pagoda Bridge’ by the locals because there is a small temple here. Because very famous, visitors will have at least one photo in this bridge. See more details
Cantonese Assembly Hall
The Cantonese Assembly Hall is a prominent cultural and historical landmark in Hoi An Ancient Town, built by the Cantonese Chinese community in 1885. It served as a spiritual and community center for the merchants, showcasing distinct Chinese architecture, and primarily worships the revered general Quan Cong. See more details
Tan Ky Old House
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
Bridge of Lights
In the sunset, walk across An Hoi Bridge (aka Bridge of Lights), catch an incredible view of Hoi An’s Old Town at night and Hoai River with lots of boats and floating candles.
Hoi An Night Market
Visit the biggest night market in Hoi An. Here, local people sell a variety of street food and souvenirs, making it a paradise for food lovers and shopaholics. At lantern shops, have an opportunity to take beautiful and impressive photos. Because this is the busiest place in town, the atmosphere is vibrant and lively. See more details
Boat ride on Hoai River & lantern release
Go on a leisurely boat ride on Hoai River which runs through the heart of Hoi An Ancient Town. During it, visitors enjoy watching a sparkling and colorful townscape as well as take beautiful photos. To do what locals do, each visitor has one candle lantern to lit up and then release to make wishes. This is a must-do activity in Hoi An at night. See more details
Folk game of Bai Choi
Bài Chòi is a distinctive folk art form and game from Central Vietnam that combines a card-matching game, similar to bingo, with lively musical performance, singing, and acting. Recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, it is often performed in Hoi An by a host who sings out card names in the form of rhyming verses or riddles. See more details
Bach Dang Wharf Street
Walk through the iconic and colorful lantern-lit street of Hoi An, watch the vibrant nightlife, and take beautiful pictures.
Night market near Hoi An Central Market
The night market near the Hoi An Central Market comes alive every evening, transforming the area across the Hoai River into a bustling pedestrian thoroughfare. It is a vibrant hub where visitors can shop for colorful silk lanterns and unique souvenirs, or indulge in a wide variety of delicious local street food.
Have dinner at famous local eatery
Visit a local-family restaurant tucked away in a small laneway to try these dishes:
– Banh xeo: a savory, crispy Vietnamese pancake made from rice flour and turmeric, folded around a filling of shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts, and traditionally served with fresh herbs and dipping sauce. This is the best seller of the eatery. Visitors can watch how people make it before tasting. See more details
– Cao lau noodles: a specialty noodle dish unique to Hoi An, featuring thick, chewy noodles supposedly made using water from a specific ancient well, topped with slices of char siu-style pork, fresh herbs, crispy cracklings, and a rich, light sauce. See more details
– Hoi An style grilled pork skewer: a beloved street food featuring thin strips of pork marinated in spices like lemongrass and five-spice powder, which are then charcoal-grilled and traditionally served with rice paper, fresh herbs, and a savory peanut-based dipping sauce for rolling. See more details
– Nem lui (also grilled pork skewer): a Central Vietnamese specialty consisting of seasoned ground pork molded around a lemongrass stalk or bamboo skewer, grilled over charcoal, and traditionally eaten by wrapping it in rice paper with fresh herbs and dipping into a rich peanut sauce.
– Fried spring rolls: crispy, golden cylinders filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, cellophane noodles, mushrooms, and vegetables, traditionally served with a dipping sauce.
Tour ends
After the dinner, the tour ends. From the restaurant, you can walk back to the Old Town to enjoy the nightlife.
Traveler's Photos
What's Included
- English speaking guide
- Entry fee of all attractions
- Private boat ride on the river (15-20 mins) & lantern to release
- Food & 1 soft drink/beer for dinner
- Transport to the meeting point in Hoi An Old Town
- Tipping for tour guide
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses (shopping, rain poncho, photography, etc)
- Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Extra charge of 100,000 VND per person on public holidays in Vietnam (New year from 25/01/2025 to 02/02/2025, Independence day, Reunification day, Hung kings festival, International Labour day)
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.
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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. See full details
Contact for reservation/support
If you can not book/pay online OR want to reserve first and pay later OR process a cancellation. Please contact us by WhatsApp number +84968009827 or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com
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