In a nutshell

Come and discover the ancient city of Hoi An on a tour to discover local traditions, but where there will be moments of relax.

Main stops

Sightseeing and shopping in Hoi An Ancient Town
Cua Dai beach relax
Japanese covered bridge (external visit due to maintainance works).
Phuc Kien Pagoda

The programme

Leaving the port, your coach will take you almost an hour by bus to get to Hoi An, an ancient city in Quang Nam Province, 30km southeast of Da Nang, located on the banks of the Thu Bon River. It was originally a seaport in the Champa Kingdom, then in the 15th century, under the Tran Dynasty, it became known as Hai Phong. During the 15th and 16th centuries, Hoi An was very popular with many foreign merchants and its name was mispronounced as Faifo by Europeans. During the 17th and 18th centuries, it became a bustling commercial center and the main seaport of central Vietnam. The presence of many Eastern and Western merchants in Hoi An has had a great influence on its architecture, culture and customs.
Walking through the city through its narrow streets, you will find a fascinating blend of European, Chinese, Vietnamese and Japanese temples, community houses, shrines, clan houses, shops and homes. Many of them still retain the original wooden structure, carved doors and windows, carved stucco and antique furniture. Upon arrival in Hoi An, you will visit the small Hoi An Museum of History and Culture. The museum is built on a place where there was once a temple of 'Quan Cong'. Here you will see many exhibits about the founding, development and depression of Hoi An Ancient Town.
Your next stop is the Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation. The assembly was founded in 1697 by Fujian Chinese merchants from Hoi An as a place to hold community meetings. It was later transformed into a temple for the worship of Thien Hau, the goddess of the sea and patroness of fishermen and sailors. This temple is architecturally unique with its artistic ornamentation and beautiful statues.
Your tour program will continue with a visit to Covered Bridge Japanese Pagoda (external visit due to maintainance works).. The pagoda was built in 1593 by the Japanese community of Hoi An to connect their neighborhood with the Chinese quarters. The bridge was provided with a canopy so that it could be used as a shelter from both rain and sun. On the north side of the bridge is a Japanese pagoda to protect sailors. The old house was built almost two centuries ago as a Vietnamese merchant's house. The design of the house shows how the local architecture has followed Japanese and Chinese influences.
Your last stop is in Hoi An market. Located on the bank of the Thu Bon River, the market is considered one of the most twisted sites in Hoi An Ancient Town. Unlike any market in the world, Hoi An market includes different types of goods such as fish, vegetables, meat, fruit, handicrafts, textiles, jewelry
Your day will continue with relaxing time at the most beautiful beach in Hoi An - Cua Dai beach. When you arrive at Cua Dai beach club, you will have lunch with Vietnamese dishes and then you will have some time to relax and swim in the beach club's private pool and sandy beach.
Finally, your coach will return to Da Nang city and you will go back to Tien Sa port and ship.

Good to know

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