Definitely, the most exciting way to see the countryside, from the back of a scooter driven by an experienced and friendly local guide. Riding as pillion on the back of a motorbike is the most engaging way to see the countryside around Hoi An. You will visit small villages, meander through the countryside and have a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

Escape from the tourist hub of the old town and take to the islands and waterways of Hoi An riding pillion on a scooter. This exhilarating tour with a local flavor (and snacking opportunities) opens up a vast and varied landscape of colorful villages.

Cross a bridge over the Thu Bon River, travel through more quiet villages and learn how to make the local fresh rice noodle, sleeping mat...Read moreMore about Hoi An Adventure

Some call the Thanh Ha Pottery Village a ‘living museum’. Villagers have been making pottery here for over 400 years, and most still use a two-man pottery wheel. The kilns are red brick ovens built in the backyards of simple riverfront homes. So the smell of cooking terracotta permeates through town, thrusting visitors back to simpler times. The village is equipped with all kinds of activities for visitors including a museum with ever-changing exhibits and history, pottery-making workshops, a temple, and hands-on pottery-making experiences.Read moreMore about Thanh Ha Pottery Village

Kim Bong carpentry village is now located on Cam Kim lands, was built at the end of 15th century. It takes only 10 minute for visitors to sitting on ferry from Hoian ancient town to Kim Bong carpentry village, Cam Kim island commune. As soon as stepping foot on this land, we heard the sound of chiseling, drilling resounding from both sides in the west and east. The sound has become an integral part in the locals’ lives of many generations having been here for a long time.Read moreMore about Kim Bong Carpentry Village

Tra Que villagers specialize in planting kinds of vegetables such as lettuce, water spinach, cabbage… and many kinds of herbs such as basil, coriander, fish lettuce… Thanks to the special flavor, Tra Que vegetables have contributed to the popularity of cuisine in Hoi An and Quang Nam. Quang noodles, a typical dish of Quang Nam must eat with Tra Que vegetable to increase the delicious combination of natural flavors.Read moreMore about Tra Que Vegetable Village

For a higher perspective of the water, Cua Dai Bridge is an excellent place to get marvel golden-lit Hoi An photos. The views in all directions are dramatic. You will be captivated by the sheer beauty of the river, the mountains and the coastline. You can capture some extraordinary shots of boats passing under the bridge as the last rays of daylight fall on the water.Read moreMore about Cua Dai Bridge