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Through all these interactions, the culture, lifestyle, economy, and especially the cuisine of Hoi An have been shaped into what they are today. And we promise, this walking tour isn’t just about boring facts, and dates. It’s about the stories of the people who contributed to this land. Because in the end, will you remember a date or a story.
On the tour, we will visit Hoi An Church – The birthplace of modern Vietnamese, where you’ll learn how the language was invented by the European Missionaries.
Then, we will visit Trung Hoa Assembly Hall, Assembly Hall, Tan Ky Old House. You will enjoy some of the best vegan Banh Mi Hoi An has to offer.
The last stop, we will visit Ba Le Well and see a still-in-use millennium water well of the Champa civilization, then we go to black Sesame Demonstration House and learn history in its most enjoyable form: “food”.
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Meeting and pickup
Our guide will meet you in front of the Hoi An Church.
Black Sesame Demonstration House – Learn history in its most enjoyable form: “food”
Itinerary
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Explore the rich culture of Chinese merchants in Hoi An. Trung Hoa Assembly Hall is at 64 Tran Phu Street, right of Phuoc Kien Pagoda. Established in 1741, it was then called Duong Thuong Assembly Hall. However, many people think that it was built in the 15th century. Anyway, it is also one of the oldest assembly halls in Hoi An. It was the home of Chinese immigrants and dedicated to Thien Hau Holy Mother.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2
Discover the beautiful hall for Fujian origins. The Fukian Assembly Hall (Phuc Kien), Hoi An was established in the year 1697. It is a great example of the Chinese architecture. The Chinese merchants of the Fukian Province are believed to build this huge assembly hall.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Old House of Tan Ky
Learn about the life of a wealthy merchant family. Tan Ky Old House was built in 1741. It is the place where 7 generations of Le family have lived. The name “Tan Ky” was used by Mr. Le Tan Ky (the second generation). At that time, this house was used to trade agricultural products. The front of the house is Nguyen Thai Hoc street while the back is Bach Dang street facing Hoai river. At that time, Hoi An was still a busy international trading port with many Japanese, Chinese and Western merchant ships. Therefore, the location of the house is convenient for trading goods.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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See a still-in-use millennium water well of the Champa civilization. Of the 80 or so ancient wells located in Hoi An, Ba Le Well is the most well known because it was once considered key to the town's signature cao lau noodle. Thought to have been built in the 10th century by the Cham people, an entire mythology has blossomed around the well, with fanciful stories of mystical connections and fairies.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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