From the 16th to 18th centuries, Hoi An was a thriving international commercial port for Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab traders. These people came primarily to trade in the high-grade silk, which is still produced in the area, as well as ceramics.
We spend a walking tour around this enchanting port town and visit its numerous places of interest: 400 years old Japanese Bridge, 300 years old Chinese temple, 200 years old Vietnamese former merchants’ house, the local fish market … Around the town, we can see numerous art galleries and tailor shops, get some made-to-order clothes if you like.
After lunch in local restaurant, you will have a chance to ride a “cyclo or pedicab” through the opposite site of Hoi An River bank where you can take a panorama of Hoi An town. Keep on the cyclo through the tiny lanes of Hoi An countryside, passing the fields of corn, sweet potatoes, beautiful local fruit-garden …
You spend more two hours boat trip on the Thu Bon river to enjoy the natural view and discover the normal life of local fishing people.