3 Days in Hoi An — Complete Itinerary
Thu Bon River Sunset Cruise
Glide past ancient Japanese Covered Bridge at 6:30 AM on a traditional junk boat (2-hour tour departing from 30 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai pier). Spot fishermen hauling nets and locals practicing tai chi on riverbanks.
Tra Que Vegetable Village
Tour family-run organic farms (10km south of Old Town) growing 300+ varieties of vegetables. Harvest herbs with farmers at 10 AM then cook lunch using your harvest at a homestay (75 Nguyen Van Hoi).
An Hoi Beach Sunset & Seafood
Watch sunset at An Hoi Beach (2km west of Old Town) with locals grilling fresh catch. Eat at 80% cheaper seafood stalls (e.g., Hoa Binh Seafood at 121 Nguyen Pho street) than Old Town restaurants.
Cua Dai Beach Surfing
Join 8 AM beginner lessons at Cua Dai Beach (3km east of Old Town) with local instructor Minh (50 EUR for 2 hours, includes board). Learn in calm waters with zero crowds.
Sa Huynh Ancient Temple
Explore 12th-century Cham temple complex (12km west) with 180-degree river views. See original sandstone reliefs (open 7-11 AM, 1-4 PM) - fewer tourists than My Son.
Night Market Cooking Class
Join 5 PM class at 18 Tran Phu (Old Town) to make cao lầu with chef Nga. Learn to make broth from local pork and rice noodles.
Hoi An Craftsmen's Workshop
Visit 150-year-old silk weaving studio (45 Nguyen Thai Hoc) to learn hand-loom techniques. Buy hand-dyed scarves directly from weavers (20 EUR vs. 50 EUR at Old Town shops).
Japanese Covered Bridge Photo Walk
Capture sunrise photos at the iconic bridge (open 6-8 AM). Walk across to the 18th-century Assembly Hall of Fujian Chinese (178 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai) for empty streets.
Bamboo Bridge Dinner
Dine at restaurant on the 300m bamboo bridge (3km south) with views of Thu Bon River. Order "mắm nêm" (fermented shrimp paste) with fresh spring rolls.
Local Insider Tip
Skip the Old Town at 9 AM - the "historical center" is empty before 10 AM (most tourists arrive at 10 AM), making it perfect for photography without crowds.
About These Attractions
Verified descriptions from Wikipedia · Last checked 2026-04-12
The Thu Bồn River is a river in central Vietnam, located in the municipality of Da Nang. It is formed by the confluence of the Tranh and Tiên Rivers on the boundary of Việt An and Hiệp Đức communes. It flows through several parts of the Da Nang municipality, among others the town
The Sa Huỳnh culture was a culture in what is now central and southern Vietnam that flourished between 1000 BC and 200 AD. Archaeological sites from the culture have been discovered from the Mekong Delta to Quảng Bình province in central Vietnam. The Sa Huynh people were most lik
Night markets or night bazaars are street markets which operate at night and are generally dedicated to more leisurely strolling, shopping, and eating than more businesslike day markets. The culture of night markets originates from China and have spread globally with overseas Chi
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