Hoi An Lantern Making & Tra Que Bike Tour
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Experience Highlights
Discover the essence of Hoi An with an adventurous morning combining a bike ride through the idyllic Tra Que village and a traditional lantern making workshop. After the meeting point at Hoa Champa Coffee (43 Phan Châu Trinh) (around 8:00 AM), your English-speaking guide will pick you up for a 7 km round trip through aromatic herb gardens and organic vegetable fields.
At Tra Que, you will participate in the local agricultural chores: from preparing the soil to harvesting vegetables, feeling the pulse of peasant life. Next, you will learn the art of creating Hoi An' s famous silk lanterns in a 1-hour workshop, choosing your own colours, techniques and designs. At the end you will take away your own creation!
- Cycle through dreamy landscapes to Tra Que.
- Create your silk lantern under the guidance of local artisans.
- Enjoy an authentic Hoi Anlunch by the river.
What’s included
- English-speaking guide
- Pick up and drop off at the hotel (central areas; possible supplement for distant areas)
- Bicycle and helmet
- Entrance to the workshop and materials for the lantern (1 h)
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Step by Step
Embark on a unique journey of about 4 hours that fuses culture, nature and creativity. First thing in the morning, after meeting at Hoa Champa Coffee, your English-speaking guide will transfer you to a nearby starting point to get on your bike. The 7km ride will take you along rural roads lined with rice paddies and herb gardens to the famous village of Tra Que, renowned for its organic farming methods.
Upon arrival, you'll join local farmers to experience first-hand the workings of the fields: you'll learn how to prepare the soil, fertilise and harvest fresh vegetables. This direct contact with rural life will allow you to understand why Tra Que is considered the "vegetable garden of Hoi An".
Mid-morning, you will sit in the lantern workshop, where skilled craftsmen will show you each step to build your own silk lantern: selection of bamboo, assembling the structure, stretching the fabric and decorating it. This creative process takes about 1 hour and will leave you with a souvenir of your stay.
After the workshop, the walk continues back to the city, where a delicious lunch of specialties such as Cao Lầu, White Rose, fried wonton, grilled pork, lemongrass skewer, accompanied by honey juice and fresh fruits awaits you. This feast is the perfect way to refuel before returning to your hotel.
Ideal for those looking for gentle outdoor activity, cultural immersion and a touch of handmade art, this tour connects you deeply with Hoi An's heritage and gastronomy.
