THE 10 BEST Hidden Gem Activities in Hoi An
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- family_manDevonDevon, UK84 contributionsVisited here based on other reviews and so glad we did. This is an excellent display of Vietnamese ethnic dress and cultural items covering all 56 ethnic groups in the Vietnamese nation. A beautiful display of different dress and cultural items from.jewellery to models of houses. There is also a series of films describing how the photographer was able to amass his collection AND The lengths he went to in order to preserve all the artefacts on display. Took up two hours of our time and it was well worth it. All for free!Written January 28, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- GinnyAlaskaMillburn, New Jersey44 contributionsWent with my family of four - including two college kids - to this lovely farm for a half day adventure. We got a full tour of the garden and had the chance to learn about and smell all of the beautiful herbs that are farmed there. We even got a chance to plow, plant, and water a small plot ourselves. Then we went back and prepared a few dishes together, then ate those plus more delicious food that had been prepared by others. We had an absolutely fantastic time. Highly recommend!Written January 4, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sonia CBucharest, Romania7 contributionsAbsolutely loved the gallery, this and the nearby Precious Heritage museum were the highlights of our Hoi An trip. Place is cosy, artwork's wonderful, and the staff is extremely helpful and welcoming. We bought an album that we needed to have delivered at a later date to Hanoi as it was too big to carry around in a backpack, and My helped get it autographed and sent to us very swiftly once we had the address. 💚Communication was super smooth and open all throughout, it was a really nice experience!
Gallery is definitely worth a visit just for the works, but it's also a great place to get albums or art to bring back home for a good price - we only wish we'd got more, as similar quality was hard to find in the rest of our trip through VN.Written January 23, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mike M10 contributionsWe had 5 hour cooking class and trip to the local market to buy fresh ingredients. We had the most fantastic time. Xuan was our excellent chef/teacher/guide. She met us at our hotel. We cycled from the hotel to a very exciting busy food market where we bought all the fresh food we needed for cooking. Cycling is really easy here in Hoi An. You need to be aware of your senses but it’s a lovely experience. We cycled through rice fields and she explained some of the details about how it is farmed. Then the best thing was arriving at the amazing Herb and vegetable farm in which the kitchen is based. It’s Utopian. So quiet, so much nature, so much respect for the food they are growing. We spent another 3-4 hours cooking four different recipes. You don’t need to be an expert chef for the course we did - but it was very involved and even though I’m an experienced cook, I leaned some really nice things. We ate everything we cooked and it was all delicious. We finished around 2pm so it is a lovely creative and restful way to spend a morning/early afternoon. Fantastic experience.Written January 21, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SVTCL6 contributionsExcellent trip with fun cooking class and the most delicious lunch. Highly recommend this cafe and the surrounding vegetable gardenWritten July 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Alan GBonita Springs, FL153 contributionsInteresting area to see boat making and noodle making. Fun place to stop at. People were nice, Nice place to take pictures. Interesting to see how boats are made and great carpentry and wood carvings.Written April 2, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Chri2 contributionsThis cooking tour was great and Tin Tin was a wonderful tour guide. would most definitely do it again.Written March 7, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- dglass7toEdinburgh, UK34 contributionsWonderful massage. Vi was my massage therapist. She is fantastic and very skilled
Beautiful setting. Everyone was very kind and I felt very well looked after.Written January 25, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - KerrySydney, Australia9 contributionsA nice morning with the cats. Unfortunately they need to move to another premises with all 110 cats.
As their current place has been sold.
They do such a great job protecting vietnams catsWritten July 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - caroline k45 contributionsExceptional experience from start to finish. Hands on and a glimpse into how food is grown, purchased/sold at the market, made and experienced. Luna, the chef, was a great guide and walked us through it all. She spoke both English and Vietnamese and had a wonderful sense of humor.Written January 27, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- sueanne_nicol59 contributionsWe have visited the Lantern Lady both times we visited Hoi An.
If I could give her more stars I would!
She is very kind, calm and helpful.
Don't go anywhere else to make a lantern.
You can make one from scratch, or simply complete the fabric, trim and tassel on a ready made frame.
Five shape options, with small and large options. Lots of fabric choice- you will not be disappointed!!Written January 15, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Vic1001New Jersey44 contributionsOut of the many Hoi A shops to pick from, we went with Eli’s Clothshop. We only had 24 hours and Hannah the shop owner accommodated us with the most amazing customer service. She is honest and not pushy like others we encountered. My husband made 2 custom suits, 2 shirts. I made a skirt and she also did some alterations on clothes from the US. Everything was done to perfection and the fitting was completed at the time stated. We can’t recommend this shop enough. You will not be disappointed in the customer service, quality of clothes made, fabrics, price, and time of completion. Please consider giving Hannah your business. You will love everything as much as we did!Written December 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- apruMontreal, Canada11 contributionsI just finished a cooking class with Van. Fabulous! It was very organized, informative and completely hands on. We were a small group, cooked a varied selection of dishes that we had individually chosen, and then ate some of all the delicious creations. An absolutely wonderful experience! Thanks so much Van!Written February 5, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- GracestuckerKent, UK107 contributionsLovely and professional spa with friendly staff, thank you so much. I would come again in the future for more treatments.Written January 6, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- eden h1 contributionWe found this shop of the side of the street just going in to ask for an estimated price. We ended up buying a few pieces of clothing . The entire process was fast and enjoyable. all the ladies were welcoming and accomidatong to our needs during the whole process. All the clothes we got made were good and fitted, the clothes that we showed pictures of were slightly better then the ones from a conversation but both what we wanted. we would definitely recommend the tailor and come here in the futureWritten January 28, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.