Highlights
- Savor the flavors of Hoi An with a tasting of local specialties
- Meet local business owners and hear inspiring family stories
- Discover hidden streets and authentic local life beyond the tourist routes
- Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Hoi An by night
- Enjoy a traditional lantern boat ride on the Hoai River
Full description
Begin your adventure with a leisurely stroll through the charming lantern-lined streets of Hoi An Ancient Town.
Your culinary journey starts at the historic Quan Thang Ancient House, one of the town’s best-preserved merchant residences, dating back more than 150 years. Step inside this remarkable heritage home and discover the secrets behind some of Hoi An’s most treasured culinary traditions.
Learn about the delicate craftsmanship involved in making traditional sweet fruit jams, elegant White Rose dumplings, and Hoi An’s famous crispy wontons—often affectionately called “Chinese Pizza” for their irresistible crunch and flavorful toppings. Gain fascinating insights into recipes that have been passed down through generations and continue to shape the town’s unique culinary identity.
Continue through Hoi An’s hidden alleyways to visit a small local family home rarely seen by visitors. Here, you’ll take part in a hands-on Bánh Ãt Lá Gai making experience, learning how this beloved traditional cake is prepared using glutinous rice flour, mung bean filling, and the distinctive flavor of local gai leaves.
Discover the family’s treasured recipe and hear stories about the legendary Ba Le Ancient Well, whose water has long been associated with many of Hoi An’s iconic dishes. This intimate cultural experience offers a rare glimpse into authentic local life and traditions.
Along the way, stop at carefully selected family-run eateries and local businesses to sample some of Hoi An’s most celebrated specialties, including:
- Cao Lầu – Hoi An’s signature noodle dish
- Hoi An Bánh Mì – Famous around the world
- White Rose dumplings
- Fried wontons
- Bánh Ãt Lá Gai
Meet passionate local business owners and hear firsthand stories about their family traditions, culinary heritage, and everyday life.
As evening falls, watch Hoi An transform into a magical town illuminated by hundreds of colorful lanterns. Wander through lively night markets, hidden alleyways, and picturesque streets while your guide shares fascinating stories about Hoi An’s trading history, multicultural influences, and enduring traditions.
Conclude your evening with one of Hoi An’s most memorable experiences—a romantic lantern boat ride along the peaceful Hoai River.
Glide across the shimmering water surrounded by countless glowing lanterns and take part in the local tradition of releasing your own floating flower lantern. According to local belief, each lantern carries wishes for happiness, prosperity, and good fortune. As your lantern gently drifts downstream beneath Hoi An’s magical lights, you’ll create a memory to cherish long after your journey ends.
Includes
- English-speaking local guide
- Multiple local food tastings
- Walking tour through Hoi An Ancient Town
- Cultural and historical storytelling
- Visits to local family-run businesses
- Lantern boat ride on the Hoai River
- One floating flower lantern
Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Camera
- Cash
Know before you go
- Experience Hoi An through its authentic local food and culture.
- Taste local specialties including Cao Lầu, White Rose dumplings, fried wontons, Bánh Ãt Lá Gai, and Hoi An Bánh Mì.
- Meet local business owners and hear inspiring family stories.
- Discover hidden streets and authentic local life beyond the main tourist areas.
- Explore the vibrant atmosphere of Hoi An after dark.
- Enjoy a traditional lantern boat ride on the Hoai River.
- Release a floating flower lantern and make a wish according to local tradition.
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