Lantern making

The lantern making profession has been introduced to Hoi An for a long time. The colorful lanterns make Hoi An more sparkling and magical. Hoi An lanterns are meticulously crafted, have a variety of designs and can be folded and carried, so they have become a typical product loved by tourists. The image of Hoi An lanterns is increasingly appearing in many places around the world.

Silk reeling and weaving

Among the handicrafts that make up the cultural appearance of Quang Nam, silk reeling and weaving is a well-known brand. Through the ups and downs of history, they are gradually being restored for sightseeing and experience, creating unique cultural imprints and souvenir products in Hoi An, Quang Nam.

Tailoring

The tailoring profession was formed very early in Hoi An. As local tourism has increasingly developed, the tailoring profession in Hoi An has constantly innovated and created beautiful designs, sophisticated techniques, and fast completion, high quality, which has received the trust of domestic and foreign tourists.

Thanh Ha Pottery Village

From the 16th to 17th centuries, Thanh Ha Pottery Village played an important role in the formation and economic development of the commercial port of Hoi An. Fine art pottery products, household pottery and decorative pottery were exchanged and traded throughout the regions, serving the restoration of relics and in the life and tourism in Hoi An.

Kim Bong Carpentry Village

Kim Bong Village is famous for its construction carpentry, household carpentry and boat building carpentry, which was formed around the 16th century. Kim Bong carpentry is still developed by hundreds of skillful, talented and creative artisans and workers. Kim Bong carpentry has been listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Tra Que Vegetable Village

Tra Que Village was formed in the 16th century. Tra Que land has characteristics of a river island, fertile soil and is surrounded by a river and lagoon system, the moderate and cool climate, so it was chosen by the Sa Huynh, Champa and Dai Viet communities as a place to settle.

They are long-time vegetable farmers on this land, contributing to creating unique flavors for Hoi An cuisine. Notably, Tra Que Vegetable Village has just been honored by the UN Tourism as the “Best Tourist Village 2024” based on 9 criteria: Cultural and natural resources; Promotion and conservation of cultural resources; Economic sustainability; Social sustainability; Environmental sustainability; Tourism development and value chain integration; Tourism management and priorities; Infrastructure and connectivity; Health, security, and safety.

Folk songs

Folk songs are an important form of folk art in Hoi An, containing thoughts, feelings, reflecting the current life and the dreams of the ancients towards the values ​​of truth – goodness – beauty.

Quang Nam folk songs today are also adapted by artists to discuss society, expressing the dreams and aspirations of the people. In Hoi An, folk songs are preserved and promoted through the organization of nightly singing classes, competitions, performances and popularization in schools.

In addition, it is impossible not to mention other unique art forms in Hoi An such as: Ba Trao singing, Boi singing, Doi Dap singing, Thien Cau dancing…

Bai Choi Art

Bai Choi art is a type of folk performance in many localities, but Hoi An preserve, promote effectively and closer to the audience through organizing Bai Choi games every night in the old town. Performing Bai Choi art in local events and festivals as well as performing domestically and internationally.

Cu Lao Cham World Biosphere Reserve

Cu Lao Cham was recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve in 2009. Here, visitors can enjoy the fresh air of the island sea, dive to see corals, walk on the seabed, see and touch marine life, swim, play games on the sea, visit historical and cultural relics, experience being a fisherman, enjoy seafood dishes…

Bay Mau Coconut Forest Historical and Cultural Relic Site

Bay Mau Coconut Forest is a relic of special historical value and a unique ecological area with beautiful landscapes and biodiversity of the mangrove forest system. In recent years, Bay Mau Coconut Forest has become an attractive eco-tourism destination. Here, visitors can take a basket boat along the canals in the coconut forest, visit the ecosystem, learn about the past exploits of the secret base during the war and experience river life with fishing demonstrations.