TOP THINGS TO DO IN HOI AN IN 2024

1. Introduction of Hoi An

If you travel to Vietnam, you should visit central Vietnam and if you travel to central Vietnam, you must visit Hoi An. As you know, it was the biggest international trading port of Vietnam from the 16th century. The article today will introduce to you top things to do in Hoi An Ancient Town. Let’s take a look!

Moreover, Hoi An was a famous place on the SILK ROAD of the World. The ancient town is also elected to be one of the most romantic cities in the World. In 1998, Unesco has recognized the ancient town as a World Cultural Heritage. Not only special about architecture, the fabulous views, the colorful lanterns, and the friendly people but also the various delicious foods.

2. Top Best Things To Do In Hoi An Vietnam

As you know, In the 16th century, when Hoi An was the biggest international trading port in the World. There were a lot of merchant ships from many different countries such as Spain, Portugal, Japan, China, and Korea who came to do business. Especially the old Chinese and Japanese.

To settle down, do business and reduce their homesickness, they built many merchant houses and assembly halls here. There are a lot of interesting things you must do and explore but below is a great recommendation that Culture Pham Travel advice What to do in Hoi An Vietnam.

2.1. Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge

The Japanese Covered Bridge is the symbol of Hoi An Ancient Town from the 16th century. It is one of the 4 covered bridges that still exist in Vietnam and is the must-visit attraction. Plus, It is beautiful with wonderful architecture as well as the witness the history of the city.

2.2. Visit the ancient houses in Hoi An

Hoi An was an international trading port of Vietnam and was the second home of the old Chinese and Japanese. So to reduce their homesickness and to do business, the Japanese and Chinese built a lot of merchant houses following their own architecture. Some beautiful ancient houses in the ancient town you must visit are Tan Ky Old House, Phung Hung ancient house, and Duc An old house.

2.3. Explore Hoi An Chinese assembly Halls

Plus, you should not skip visiting Hoi An assembly halls especially Fujian Assembly Hall, Hainan Assembly Hall, Cantonese Assembly Hall, etc. They are not clubhouses for Chinese businessmen to help each other do business but also spiritual worshiping places for their gods, and goddesses.

2.4. Visit Hoi An market and night market

In the daytime, not only visit historical places, you should visit Hoi An Central Market. It is the biggest market here and you can find out anything you like there. With the various stuff such as tropical fruits, souvenirs, fish, meats, and great local foods as well as the tailor-made shops.

But in the nighttime, Hoi An Night Market is a colorful and bustle area with beautiful lanterns lit up and a lot of people. You can buy some special souvenirs for friends and family members here.  Moreover, nearby the night market, there are a lot of night bars and restaurants where you can enjoy some local beers and snacks with fantastic views of city at night.

2.5. Learn how to make lanterns in Hoi An

One of the great experiences that you should learn is how to make a lantern by yourself. There are a lot of handicrafts places in Hoi An that will guide you on how to make and you will keep what you make as a souvenir. Normally, a medium-sized lantern costs you about USD 6/ lantern. You can choose your favorite color of lantern because it’s made of bamboo, and wood, and covered by silks.

2.6. Enjoy Hoi An street food

Well, travelling here, you not only visit the historical places; go shopping, and make clothes, but also enjoy the local specialties such as the No.1 Banh Mi Sandwich; Quang Noodle Soup; Hoi An Chicken Rice, as well as Ba Le Well BBQ…is one of the best things to do in Danang and Hoi An. The city is famous for a lot of must-try street foods. Booking a Hoi An Street Food Tour is a wise idea to enjoy all the best foods in Hoi An with Culture Pham Travel.

2.7. Make clothes in Hoi An

As we mentioned above, Hoi An was a place on the Silk Road so it is very famous for silks and custom tailors. Its silks are famous in the world for their high quality. Custom tailors are stylish, new and updated, and good quality but very reasonable price.

There are about 800 tailor shops and they can make your clothes in a day. So making clothes when travel to Hoi An is the best choice for tourists. Some of the excellent tailor shops in the city are Two Ladies Tailor at 77 Tran Hung Dao Street. BeBe Tailor is at 07 Hoang Dieu Street.. Yaly Couture tailors is at 47 Tran Phu Street.

2.8. Join the Cooking Classes

If you love food and cooking, joining a cooking class can be considered the top things to do and see in Hoi An, Vietnam. This is a wonderful activity for you. They will take you to the early morning market to choose fresh ingredients. After that, you will learn how to cook some specialties and enjoy what you just cooked.

In the cooking class, you will learn how to cook, and compete with each other to become a new local master chef of Hoi An. Book the Hoi An Cooking Class at Culture Pham Travel is the easiest way to enjoy your time.

2.9. Ride the basket boats in Hoi An.

Have you ever heard about the basket boats yet? You should do Hoi An ancient town and Countryside Tour. With this tour, you will escape the hustle and bustle of city life, and have a great chance to ride the basket boat to go fishing with local fishermen. You will learn how to use very simple tools to catch fish; enjoy basket boat dance, do the cooking class as well as enjoy the foot massage from the local people in the real rural.

3. Ride a bike to Tra Que Vegetable Village

As known as the fresh and clean vegetable village, Tra Que Herb Village is a place that tourists would love to visit. Come here, you will have a chance to become a real farmer. The local farmers will teach you how to plant vegetables by using organic fertilizers. Moreover, you can water the flowers, and herbs and learn how to cook some local dishes as well.

4. Go to the beaches.

Not far from the city center, just about 8 km from An Bang Beach and Cua Dai beach. Really beautiful with a long sandy beach,  Nice sunshine, good service, and fresh seafood. At the hotels, there are some bikes that you can borrow for free to cycle to the beaches to enjoy your holiday sunshine.

5. Watching Hoi An Memories Show

One of the best things to do in Hoi An Vietnam that a lot of tourists don’t want to miss is the world-famous ” Hoi An Memories Show“. It has been known as the largest performance in Vietnam, compared to an Olympic Games opening ceremony.

Visiting this show, you will be invited along a 400-year journey of the city’s development. We are sure that you will find it one of the fun things to do in Hoi An (Vietnam) – the best wonderful experience.

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