Explore Hoi An’s countryside like a local on the back of a stylish Vespa scooter. Departing from your hotel, cross the bridge to Cam Kim Island and ride along scenic riverbanks into peaceful rural landscapes. Visit the hundred-year-old Ancestral House of Mr. Huynh Ri and a traditional boat-building yard before meeting local families to learn mat weaving, basket boat making, and preparing the rustic snack “bánh đập.” Continue to Noi Rang Market for an authentic glimpse of daily trade. On the way back, cross the Cua Dai Bridge for sweeping views of Hoi An and the water coconut palms of Cam Thanh. Later, discover Hoi An Ancient Town, once a thriving 15th–19th century trading port known as Faifo. A guided walking tour reveals its atmospheric lanes, old merchant houses blending Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese styles, the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, ornate assembly halls, and a vibrant market where silk tailoring remains a proud tradition.
We are able to pick you up from hotels located within Hoi An Ancient Town.
Explore Hoi An’s countryside like a local from the back of a stylish Vespa scooter. This trip will give you an insight of the people in a less touristy area surrounding Hoi An. Setting off from your hotel; after crossing over the bridge to Cam Kim Island we ride along the riverbank into a beautiful rural countryside.
Our first stop is to visit a hundred years old Ancestral House of Mr. Huynh Ri and a traditional boat builders’ yard. After meeting some local families we will have a chance to learn the art of mat weaving, basket boat, making the perfect “Bánh Đập”.
Between the 15th and 19th centuries, Hoi An known then as ‘Faifo’, was a prosperous trading port, attracting Chinese, Japanese, Dutch, Portuguese and Spanish ships amongst others. Today, this World Heritage ancient town is recognized for its well-preserved architecture, pedestrian-only streets and distinctive local cuisine, allowing visitors a glimpse of its illustrious past. Hoi An’s narrow lanes are ideal for a guided walking tour of its many atmospheric sights including: the old merchant houses with influences from Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese architecture; the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, first built in the 1590s by the Japanese community to link them with the Chinese quarters across the stream; the Assembly Hall of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation with its intricate woodcarvings; and the colorful market with stalls brimming with local specialties including silk, which can be turned into fashionable garments within a day or two.
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