Hoi An City Tour - Boat Ride & Release Flower Lantern Share Tour : Da Nang Pickup
ID: GYG782028-O-1258296
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
05:30 hours
Description
Discover Hoi An's Ancient Town on a half day trip from Hoi An. Learn about the city's past as you wander along narrow streets, and experience release the lantern on the Hoai river
Our guide will meet you at your hotel and start the Hoi An City Tour.
-Firstly, you’ll visit Hoi An Market which is always bustling. It offers an unmissable shopping experience. This market is full of sights, colors, sounds and smells. Next to Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colorful mélange of bright gates, dragon statues and elaborate rooftops. Get an introduction to ancestor worship while visiting the family altar and watching local devotees making offerings. You will see remarkably well-preserved old houses: Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House - That have withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers from all around the world. After that, going to Museum of Folk Culture in Hoi An - A display of artifacts depicts ancient local daily life in a 150-year-old Chinese merchant house. Especially, you will enjoy art shows at Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House.
- Make a stop at the Japanese Bridge. The bridge spans a small waterway and was constructed more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. Admire the carvings and paintings inside the bridge, learning about their symbolism and cultural significance.
- Additionally, visit some of Hoi An’s well-known handicraft shops and artwork galleries. Discover smaller laneways and local neighborhoods gaining a better appreciation of Hoi An’s endless charm.
Enjoy your time with the boat ride and release the flower lantern to pray for the lucks to you and your family. You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of the lantern street.
Finish Hoi An city tour
Highlights
- Explore Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Center
- Cruise along the Hoai River and release a flower lantern for good luck
- Relish a local dinner
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Our tour runs every day, rain or shine
You can select from share or private tours for this activity
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.