Things to do in Hoi An.

Delve deep into Vietnamese cuisine with cooking classes that combine market visits and theory with instruction by a personal chef.

Lanterns are an intrinsic part of local culture, and can be seen everywhere from high streets to temples. Learn to make your own in a step-by-step workshop.

Dine at an elegantly decorated table in a private pavilion with a signature Anantara experience, Dining by Design.

Under the stars by the river with lanterns floating by and traditional Vietnamese décor, treat yourself and someone special to a unique celebration. Your personal chef will prepare an exquisite meal with aromatic special flavours to delight the palate. Precious moments are shared with your loved one, as a private butler caters to your every whim.

Savour the ultimate romantic evening with exquisite views of the Thu Bon River. Soak up the ambience of this beautiful tropical setting as you celebrate your love, or simply a spectacular holiday.

Grab a map and set off for a leisurely tour around the streets of Hoi An. Cycle past lush paddies to reach the golden shores of An Bang Beach. Bicycles are provided with our compliments. 

The Full Moon Lantern Festival takes place on the 14th night of every lunar month. During this time, roads in the historic quarter are closed and thousands of coloured lanterns light the way. Locals honour their ancestors with altars set up outside homes laden with fruit, flowers, candles and incense. See living history in action and join in festive rituals.

Escape into the cool Ba Na Hills, where four seasons of weather can often be experienced in one day. Discover unspoiled forest and spectacular views over the South Da Nang Sea and Laos mountain range, as well as an abundance of fauna and flora.
Ba Na has made it into the Guinness Book of Records for the world’s longest one wire cable car, which also features the greatest gap between the lowest and the highest stations, with a length of over five kilometres and a height difference of almost 1,300 metres between its upper and lower stations.

Set amongst marble cliffs overlooking Vietnam’s East Sea, the Marble Mountains consists of five mounts, representing the five elements: Water, Wood, Fire, Metal, and Earth.
Walk up the stone steps to the top of Mount Water to admire the panoramas the country side and the expansive coast, with numerous caves and temples to explore en route.

Hoi An's historic quarter is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where traditional shophouses with original architecture line neatly laid-out alleys. Explore small shrines, art galleries and cafes. Visit the iconic Japanese Bridge, built in the late 16th century to connect the town's Japanese residents with the Chinese quarter.

Founded in 1653, this small temple is dedicated to Quan Cong, a Chinese general who is worshipped as a symbol of loyalty, sincerity, integrity and justice.

Visit this picturesque community just north of Hoi An. Roll up your sleeves and farm the fields for a day.

A favourite with visitors and locals, An Bang Beach is just five kilometres from Hoi An. A little more tranquil than Cua Dai beach to the south, it's the perfect place to enjoy sun, sand and seafood. Explore the local restaurants serving fresh fare or refresh with a drink at one of the western bars.

The citadel of Hue, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has a regal history. Magnificent architecture, the tombs of Nguyen emperors, and ornate temples showcase the history of the former capital. 

A UNESCO World Heritage Site of ancient Cham kingdom ruins, the My Son Sanctuary is one of the region's must-sees.

Venture behind the agricultural scenes with this hands-on farm experience. Gain a deep appreciation for the hard work of Vietnam’s rice farmers and try the cultivation techniques yourself.

Visit Cua Dai fishing village to learn traditional round net and cast net angling techniques with local fishermen. Master the oars as you paddle a bamboo basket and join in a fun race.

As the sun rises, the local Hoi An fishermen are returning home with their catch after a long and tiring night fishing in the Cua Dai Sea. With fishing skills handed down from father to son, their boats are laden with a wide variety of fish, crabs, shrimps and shellfish from the Cua Dai Sea. Meanwhile the fishermen’s wives are waiting at the dock to receive the catch and quickly offer it fresh for sale at the nearby bustling Hoi An market.

Discover the countryside by bicycle for an up close and personal experience of Vietnamese culture and agricultural life. Visit Tra Que organic vegetable village.

Be a rice farmer at the Cam Thanh ecological rice paddy farm. Ride in a buffalo cart, go fishing with the locals and watch round basket boat dancing at the Cua Dai fishing village at sunset. Explore a water coconut palm plantation by basket boat.

Immerse yourself in local healing traditions at a Hoi An spa. A coconut and black sesame scrub. A Vietnamese herbal compress. A soothing four-hand massage. Our Hoi An Spa resort Spa draws on local wisdom, fresh ingredients, and original concoctions for moments of bliss.
Soak in a milky bath for two before succumbing to side-by-side massages. Design your own spa retreat with a choice of scrubs, massages, facials and beauty treatments.