About this experience
Join me on a tour of one of the most colorful cities in Vietnam. Walk through its ancient streets with yellow houses and admire picturesque canals. Visit two temples and a local art gallery, take a ride on round bamboo boats, and taste lotus tea. Plus, you will get to make your own Chinese folding lantern!
What to Expect
Beautiful Stone Buddhist Temple. Explore a large and beautiful temple with a magnificent garden. See a realistic wax statue of the monk Minh Dam Kwan — one of the most mystical and impressive figures in Vietnamese Buddhist history.
Cao Dai Sect Temple. This is the heart of a new Vietnamese religion that gained popularity in the early 20th century. It is a mix of Buddhism, Catholicism, Confucianism, and Taoism, all reflected in the colorful decorations of the temple.
Japanese Covered Bridge. Appreciate the symbol of Hoi An and an important national monument of the country. It is depicted on the 20,000 Vietnamese dong banknote.
Lotus Tea Tasting. Enjoy a wonderful refreshing drink made of lemongrass, ginger, cinnamon, schisandra, lime juice, and lotus tea. If you haven't tried it, you haven't been to Hoi An.
Art Gallery. Founded by French photographer Rean, this gallery explores the culture of smiles around the world. You will see an exhibition dedicated to the smiles of the Vietnamese people.
Ba Mu Pagoda Gates. I will show you the unusual triple gates where locals worship the guardian gods of newborn babies.
Boat Ride in Coconut Village. Enjoy a 50-minute ride on round bamboo boats. Admire the local landscapes and observe the daily lives of fishermen.
Chinese Lantern Making Workshop. Make your own Chinese folding lantern, which you can take home as a souvenir. The workshop takes place in an ancient house built by a Chinese mandarin.
Organizational Details
- Travel time from Danang to Hoi An — 30 minutes one way
- Depending on the number of people, the tour is conducted in a Mitsubishi sedan or a Ford Transit minivan
- The tour price is all-inclusive: transfer, workshop, boat ride, lunch at a cafe, lotus tea tasting, all entrance tickets
- I will personally conduct the tour for you or another guide from our team