Breakfast at hotel.
Between the 15th and 19th centuries, Hoi An flourished as a trade harbor, attracting merchant vessels from China, Japan, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain. Well-preserved buildings, lanes dedicated for foot traffic, and unique regional cuisine give modern visitors a taste of this historic town's storied past, which has earned it World Heritage status. In the morning, on a guided walking tour through Hoi An's winding streets, you can see old merchant houses influenced by Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese architecture; the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, first built in the 1590s by the Japanese community to connect them with the Chinese quarters across the stream; the Assembly Hall of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation, with its intricate woodcarvings; and the colorful market, with stalls selling a wide variety of goods.
The afternoon is dedicated for a exclusive fashion tour. At one point in its history, Hoi An was one of the most important seaports in all of Southeast Asia and was ruled by the Champa people. The Champa Kingdom was a large and powerful, and although My Son was its spiritual center, Hoi An was its commercial capital, ruling the trade in spices and silks, with their influence stretching as far west as Baghdad. Today, Hoi An is a shopper’s paradise. Hoi An is famous as Vietnam's number-one tailoring town and is also home to several well-known designers. Meet a local shopping expert, stroll through the town, stop at the hidden gems – fashion and fabric shop run by local designers and tailors to learn about different types of fashion in Hoi An throughout the history, from past to present, from ethnic minority groups forms to contemporary couture.
Overnight in Hoi An.