No doubt it offers the best of both worlds – an utterly charming UNESCO world heritage old town to beaches are incredible with long stretches of beautiful white sand for you to run and play on. On the other hand, there are so many outdoor activities and child-friendly resorts in Hoi An to choose from. Here is our highlights of 10 things to do with kids in Your Holiday in Vietnam.
#1 Explore the Old Town Hoi An
The Old Town is well worth a long walk to discover colonial architecture, hidden cobbled laneways and lanterns galore where narrow laneways you’ll find Chinese temples, grand French colonial houses, a Japanese bridge and traditional Vietnamese homes. Besides, you also can get in the buzzing riverside, central markets, noisy and teeming with locals where you can buy anything from here. It’s difficult to dislike this place. Evenings are a very special time in Hoi An, while take a stroll at sunset and see the town come to life with stunning views on the riverbanks and warmly lit streets with handmade lanterns dangling from every doorway.
#2 Eco Tour – Farming & Fishing
This is considered as a great fun day out and a good way to see some of the beautiful countryside surrounding Hoi An. A
Hoi An Eco Tour is also great way to educate your kids in the local way of life beyond the beaches and swimming pools.
Cycling through the paddy fields to learn way to plant vegetables from farmers, more exciting is ride a water buffalo to how to cast a fishing net from a traditional fishing boat, as well as how to steer the round bamboo basket boats
#3 Boat Ride on Thu Bon River
There are several companies offer boat trips on Thu Bon River ranging from one hour to half-day trips if you don’t have time to dedicate a full day to exploring the farming and fishing communities. Just take a wander along the river on Bach Dang Street near An Hoi Bridge. Take a negotiate with the many boat owners who will take you for a ride up the Thu Bon river to see fishermen life at work. You can take short trip during the day or at night.
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#4 Hoi An Food Tour
Let’s join a Hoi An Food Tour and learned how to replicate Vietnamese flavors when you return home. A Half Day Cooking Class that including a trip to the local market to pick up ingredients, personalized tutoring from Vietnamese friendly and professional chefs, Then it’s easily for you to make these delicious Vietnamese meals such as: Pho Noodles, spring rolls, green papaya salad, Vietnamese crepe…etc
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#5 Thanh Ha pottery village and Tra Que village
3 Km to the West of the Hoi An ancient town, The Thanh Ha Pottery Village is located by the Thu Bon river where is good for your kids who want just have some fun and try himself in pottery making. Afternoon, you also can visit Tra Que Village Learn more:
#6 Enjoy the morning Hoi An Fish market
It’s worthwhile to wake up early to visit the Hoi An fish market that located on the Thu Bon River if your kids will love exploring market to see all the interesting foods people are selling. Morning Hoi An Fish market – A great place to having a nose around, enjoy the unique insight into community and local culture.
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#7 Relaxing on beach
Hoi An’s most famous beach is Cua Dai, west of the city. However if you would to get some peace, no touristic you will be advised to relaxing on the An Bang beach. This is home to stretches of pristine white sand, and beachside restaurants.
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#8 Shopping – Tailor Shops
Hoi An is also famous for its tailor shops in Southeast Asia’s textile trade for centuries with over 250 tailors here who can whip up anything from suits to shoes, just bring a copy of picture with you or flick through the piles, then they’ll create you incredible imitations for a fraction of the price. Read here: where is the best places for Tailor Made in Hoi An
#9 Cycling Tours to Visit Countryside
Hop on your bike and head for the countryside surrounding Hoi An to enjoy the stunning scenery – rice paddies, farmers and water buffalo. A Hoi An cycling Tour
#10 My Son Sanctuary
A half day to My Son Sanctuary to explore a collection of 4th to 13th century Hindu temples west of Hoi An – UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 where have largely been abandoned in the past millennium. A visit to here will be help you in learning about the influence of Hinduism on early Vietnamese culture in the process. Reference itinerary:
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