Vietnam

Hoi An

Hoi An's Ancient Town is one of those places that looks exactly like the photographs and somehow still manages to feel real, with lantern-lit lanes, tailor shops, and riverside restaurants that settle into a natural rhythm after the first evening. An Bang Beach, a 15-minute bike ride from the Old Town, remains a local stretch without the crowds. FamiVentura covers Hoi An with guides to the Ancient Town, nearby beaches, and excursions to the Cham Islands and My Son sanctuary.

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Activities

The best things to do with kids

Ancient Town Evening Lantern Stroll

One of those evenings where everyone ends up content. Traffic-free streets, warm air, lanterns everywhere, food whenever anyone gets hungry. It doesn't need orchestrating. Walk south from the Japanese Bridge, turn toward the river, and let the place do the rest.

Address: Hoi An Ancient Town
Hours: 5:00 PM-9:00 PM optimal
Price: free to walk; optional purchases
Duration: 1-2 hours
Booking required: No

Tips

Buying a lantern together at a small family workshop is a lasting souvenir
Eat after the walk, not before — the food vendors are part of the experience
The Hoi An Old Town ticket (VND 120,000) covers Ancient Town entry

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Beach Relaxation at An Bang

An Bang is the kind of beach that everyone in the family defaults to liking without needing convincing. A 15-minute bike ride from Ancient Town reaches calm, shallow water with no crowds by Vietnamese standards. The beachside restaurants are casual and inexpensive. Rent bikes in town, arrive before 10am, and let the morning unfold naturally.

Address: An Bang Beach
Hours: dawn to dusk
Price: free beach access; 50,000-150,000 VND meals
Duration: 3-4 hours
Booking required: No

Tips

Arrive before 10am for the best parking and water conditions
Beach restaurants handle large family orders well — order at the table and share
The ride back in late afternoon is the best time — heat breaks, everyone is tired in a good way

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Hoi An Cooking Class with Market Visit

Both ages engage differently but genuinely. Younger kids enjoy the sensory tasks (smelling herbs, rolling dough, watching things cook), teens appreciate the technique and the food history explanation. A class that includes market selection and three-course cooking holds both age groups for the full four hours without much negotiation.

Address: multiple cooking schools
Hours: typically 8:00 AM-12:00 PM or 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Price: 150,000-200,000 VND (USD $6-9)
Duration: 4 hours
Booking required: Yes

Tips

Afternoon classes (1pm-5pm) work if mornings are beach days
Both ages can handle the same class — no need to book separate sessions
Let the teen take the lead on deciding which dishes to make if choices are offered

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Activities

The best things to do with kids

Ancient Town Evening Lantern Stroll

Address: Hoi An Ancient Town
Hours: 5:00 PM-9:00 PM optimal
Price: free to walk; optional purchases
Duration: 1-2 hours
Booking required: No

Tips

Buying a lantern together at a small family workshop is a lasting souvenir
Eat after the walk, not before — the food vendors are part of the experience
The Hoi An Old Town ticket (VND 120,000) covers Ancient Town entry

LanternsEveningAtmosphericFamilyCultural

Beach Relaxation at An Bang

Address: An Bang Beach
Hours: dawn to dusk
Price: free beach access; 50,000-150,000 VND meals
Duration: 3-4 hours
Booking required: No

Tips

Arrive before 10am for the best parking and water conditions
Beach restaurants handle large family orders well — order at the table and share
The ride back in late afternoon is the best time — heat breaks, everyone is tired in a good way

BeachSwimmingRelaxedFamilyAccessible

Find the best picks for your family

Select your children's ages and we'll personalize Hoi An for you

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Hoi An Cooking Class with Market Visit

Address: multiple cooking schools
Hours: typically 8:00 AM-12:00 PM or 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Price: 150,000-200,000 VND (USD $6-9)
Duration: 4 hours
Booking required: Yes

Tips

Afternoon classes (1pm-5pm) work if mornings are beach days
Both ages can handle the same class — no need to book separate sessions
Let the teen take the lead on deciding which dishes to make if choices are offered

Cooking classMarket visitEducationalHands-onLunch