Hoi An City Tour – Boat Ride – Release Flower Lantern

Start your trip to Hoi An with a Hoi An City tour. Enjoy the wonderful experiences at this world heritage site. The tour will take you to the historic center of Hoi An, where you will be engaged in many exciting activities. Look at the beauty of the old houses with the bright cage lights. Participating in the flowering of flowers – a beautiful tradition of Hoianan, expressing the wish for peace, happiness, and prosperity.

About 2:30 pm: Our guide will meet you at our hotel in Hoi An City Center 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, go to the 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 luck to you and your family. You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of the lantern street.

6.30 pm: Finish Hoi An city tour