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Hoi An's Cultural Exploration: Vietnamese Spirituality and Vegetarian Dining Experience
Hoi An
Immerse yourself in Hoi An's rich cultural heritage with a Vietnamese spirituality and vegetarian dining experience. Discover the meaning behind lanterns on the river and explore the religious beliefs and ancestor worship practices of the locals. Indulge in delicious vegetarian cuisine and create your own flower lantern. Don't miss the enchanting sight of lanterns floating on the river and a cycling tour to An Hoi lantern town.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Hoi An Market - Hoi An is a place keeping the traditional culture values in Vietnam central region. Many Vietnamese habits, customs, and traditions are rooted in and conditioned by religious beliefs.
The tour begins with a visit to Hoi An Central Market to get more insight of the worship activities. The offerings such as flower, incense, fresh fruit, rice wine are displayed all around every corners, making the market become more colorful and beautiful. The journey continues with a stop at a votive paper making family where you can learn about the traditional way to make motorbikes, cars, houses, clothes, money from paper and pieces of bamboo. These stuffs will be burnt with belief that they will be delivered to the ancestors. - Hoi An - Then, we will take a break and enjoy dinner at a local vegetarian restaurant. Continue the spiritual journey walking around the old town to see the businesses also worship.
- Hoi An Ancient Town - Arrive at an ancient house with unique decoration to enjoy a Vietnamese coffee while making a DIY flower lantern. Don’t forget to write down your wishes when dropping the lantern to the river. Enjoy a relaxing moment while watching the river flickering with many hopes and dreams.
What's Included
- 1 flower lantern per person
- Travel insurance included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoi An City Center
- Vegetarian dinner and local coffee provided
- English-speaking guides (other languages available with surcharge)
- Motorbike with driver for transportation
What's Not Included
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
Additional Information
Have you ever witnessed the sight of lanterns floating on the Hoi An river? Do you know what symbolism they carry?
What would you hope for? Peace across the globe? Romantic fulfillment? Or, maybe a combination of good health and prosperity?
Are you curious about the religious convictions of Hoi An’s inhabitants?
To what extent does the practice of honoring forebears impact the everyday customs in Vietnam?
Highlights:
- Gain insights into the Vietnamese spiritual culture through observing several traditional practices: how they worship, conduct themselves, use titles, and more.
- Sample a variety of Vegetarian cuisine
- Create your own paper flower lantern
- Observe the beauty of countless lanterns on the river and take a bike ride to An Hoi’s lantern-filled town
- Maximum 1 child accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child will pay the adult price.
- Free for children 0-5 years old ; 50% off for children 6-10 years old
- Caution: Foreigners in Vietnam are allowed to drive a motorbike only with a Vietnamese driver’s license. Purchasing this tour, you should be aware of and abide by the Vietnamese Law.
Location
Hoi An Market
01 Bach Dang Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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