Walk around the old town at night. The most popular activity to do is actually quite simple; as sundown approaches until 21:30, the old town lights up with lanterns and other lights and attracts window shopping and peaceful evening walks. The majority of activity happens in the old town during this time window when the temperature is cooler, and is a great time to stroll around and explore shops, restaurants, people watch, and simply soak in the beauty of Hoi An. The street lanterns shut down approximately 21:30 and vendors and food stalls follow suit in the following hour. By around 22:30, most vendors, bars, and restaurants are closed with only late night bars and a few food stands remaining.
* Dalat Angels Motorbike Tours - hoian easyriders : phone +84 937 171 399, emai: info@dalatangels.com, website DalatAngels.com. If you come to Vietnam and expect to do something different, one way is to do a motorcycle trip.
* Play or relax at the beach - Although it is situated 4km away from the old town, the beaches east of old town (Cua Dai, An Bang) are very popular places to go for a swim, splash in the water, eat food from vendors that serve food under the shade of palm trees that overlook the beach, or at night to eat at one of the many seafood restaurants that also offer beach views.
* A little green village to discover the rural life in Hoian with cycling, cooking class, preparing soil, planting and watering vegetables, etc. Have fun being a Vietnamese farmer and take some nice photos. A great way to learn about local life.
* You could also Rent a motorbike. If the traffic scared you in Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi, here is the place to learn. Note: foreign International Driving Licences are NOT valid in Vietnam and in case of accident, etc, a foreigner riding a motorcycle without a valid licence is at fault and financially will pay! Also personal insurance may not be valid for someone riding pillion on a motorcycle with a rider who does not have a valid licence.
* Cham Island Diving has been operating from Hoi An since 2002. The international team offer daily boat and speedboat tours to Cham Island for scuba diving and snorkelling activities. Boat tours can be booked at our Dive Bar and restaurant in Hoi An old City where our diving and snorkelling team will be happy to help you, regardless of your ability or experience.
*A UK charity that has worked in Hoi An since 2001, providing health and education services to disabled children. Kianh delivers its specialist services from its purpose-designed Day Centre in Dien Ban district, 10 minutes outside Hoi An. Dien Ban was heavily bombed during the war with America and has over 1,000 children with disability who do not have access to essential services. Visit their Hoi An office to find out more about their work and how you can help to make a difference.
*Revived 300 year-old Champa silk traditions - half day tours encompassing the entire silk process, from silkworm to dress making. Converted an ancient Quang Nam style house into a showroom of 100 different ao dai, representing all 54 different minority groups in Vietnam. Also a spacious colonial-style restaurant serving local menu items and a silk showroom where professional tailors custom design and make garments for visitors.
* Cham islands are 15km from Cua Dai. There are seven islands altogether named according to their shape or characteristics. Good for diving, snorkelling, and sightseeing.
* Learn about the rise and fall of the once formidable Champa Kingdom
See eight century’s worth of sculptural masterworks. Nothing really to see or do there; see the My Son article.
* Watch sunset on Thu Bon River. A cruise down the Thu Bon river is one of the best ways to idle away an hour or two when in Hoi An. As for the best times to cruise: romantics and photographers should hit the Bach Dang docks for sunset, so start your trip at 16:45. Price is USD5-7/h.
*Professional and clean place, you can get a full body massage for USD5 (100,000 dong). The staff can understand if you want softer or harder, and they will ask you if it is OK during the massage. They have real massage beds and they put clean blankets on them in front of you.
*Opened to provide a comfortable and convenient stop for visitors walking and shopping in town. You can lay there for free, take tourism information, learn about Hoi An history, borrow a book, use their toilets, buy drinks (free water) and use Wi-Fi.
*Vinahouse Space is Vietnam's largest Museum of Architecture, with numerous houses from the 18th to the early 20th century preserved and relocated within its Feng Shui gardens. Museum is dedicated to both the architecture as well as the furnishings and implements of these houses. The restaurant features traditional cuisine from Central Vietnam, with everything made fresh in house. The grounds also feature a craft center, where wood carving and traditional cooking methods can be enjoyed. With 5 National Awards, one world record, and peaceful surroundings, Vinhaouse Space provides a unique opportunity to learn about Vietnamese architecture, food, and culture
