Activities in and around Hoi An
From cultural outings to food tours, there is never a shortage of attractions near Hoi An.
The Pig
THE PIG IN 2023
Pigs, your overall fortune will be good. As long as you pay attention to your health and the risk of loss of property, and work hard, you should have unexpected pleasant surprises and gains.
People born in a Pig year, you will see an upward trend in your wealth luck this year, mainly due to your strong career luck. You will receive help from benefactors in your career, and will be able to give full play to your talents in projects, thus ushering in a promotion and a salary increase. Pig people doing business, with the secret help of lucky stars, your number of orders will soar this year, bringing a steady stream of wealth.
Lucky numbers: 2, 5, 8, and numbers containing them (like 25 and 58)
Lucky days: the 17th and 24th of every Chinese lunar month
Lucky colors: yellow, gray, brown, gold
Lucky flowers: hydrangea and daisy
Lucky direction: east and southwest
Boost your luck this year even more with The Lunar New Year Fortune Poon Choi (包羅萬有) at Lucky Court.
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The Dog
THE DOG IN 2023
Dog people should pay more attention in your health & wealth in 2023. Your relational life is very rich this year, this may help you learn to calm your thoughts and steady the career ship.
Dog people choose to do some regular exercise within the range of your body to strengthen your physique and improve your physical fitness.
In 2023, Dog people should invest in interpersonal relationships this year as this will help you in sailing your business in the future.
Lucky numbers: 3, 4, 9, and numbers containing them (like 34 and 49)
Lucky days: the 7th and 28th of every Chinese lunar month
Lucky colors: red, green, and purple
Lucky flowers: rose, cymbidium orchids
Lucky directions: east, south, and northeast
Boost your relationship with the abundant TET/Lunar New Year Buffet at Aroma.
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The Rooster
THE ROOSTER IN 2023
As 2023 is a year of the Rabbit, Roosters, you will be affected by Tai Sui (the ‘Age Star’) in 2023, but you should maintain an optimistic attitude, be prepared to meet various challenges.
In the year of 2023, you should pay more attention to your diet and eat more nourishing food, which can improve your immunity and resistance to disease. Rooster people, you should pay attention to adequate rest. Do not stay up late too much, and you should also pay attention to regular mealtimes.
Roosters, you’ll need to take good care of your finances, plan your outgoings in a timely manner, and be vigilant.
Lucky numbers: 5, 7, and 8
Lucky days: the 4th and 26th of any Chinese lunar month
Lucky colors: gold, brown, and yellow
Lucky flowers: gladiola, cockscomb
Lucky directions: south, southeast
Boost your wealth this year with the 'Steamed Grouper Fish with Minced Giner and Spicy Sichuan Style' (年年有餘).
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The Monkey
THE MONKEY IN 2023
Monkeys, in 2023, the relational fortune will show an overall upward trend. You are forecast twists and turns in your career fortunes. As long as you do your job well and show your excellent ability, you can outshine the criticism and be recognized by everyone.
In 2023, Monkeys, you will be under a lot of pressure at work this year. In your spare time, it is recommended that you Monkeys do more exercise to improve your body's immunity.
It is recommended that you Monkeys put in more effort this year than before. As long as you do your job well and show your excellent ability, you can outshine the criticism and be recognized by everyone.
Lucky numbers: 4 and 9
Lucky days: the 14th and 28th of any Chinese lunar calendar month
Lucky colors: white, blue, gold
Lucky flowers: chrysanthemum, crape myrtle
Lucky directions: north, northwest, west
Boost your interpersonal relationship even more with our TET/Lunar New Year Buffet at The Blend Asian Market
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The Goat
THE GOAT IN 2023
Goats, you will have a good career prospects. As your business ability is outstanding this year, you will be appreciated by your boss or leadership, and get the opportunity for a promotion and salary increase. But, your relational luck is rather average.
In 2023, Goats due to your good career fortune this year and very busy work, you should plan your daily life well, and know how best to combine work and rest. Exercise more in your spare time, so that your tired body can recuperate, avoiding sports/activities that are too strenuous. You can choose more relaxing exercises, such as yoga or jogging, which can improve physical function and also make you feel happier.
In 2023, you Goats will be helped by celestial nobles, and your careers will be smooth sailing. As your business ability is outstanding this year, you will be appreciated by your boss or leadership, and get the opportunity for a promotion and salary increase.
Lucky numbers: 2, 7, or numbers containing 2 and 7 (like 27 and 72)
Lucky days: the 7th and 30th of any month according to the Chinese lunar calendar
Lucky colors: brown, red, and purple
Lucky flowers: carnations and primroses
Lucky direction: north
Boost your luck this year even more with Cripsy Raosted Suckling Pig and Jellyfish Salad (鴻運當頭) @ Lucky Court
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The Horse
THE HORSE IN 2023
Horses, in 2023 you will enter a year in conflict with Tai Sui (the Age Star). You’ll need to be more careful in your work. With your continuous efforts, though, Horses, you can get through this restless year smoothly.
In the middle of 2023, Horses, due to the influence of Tai Sui, your physical health may be affected. Pay attention to you health to avoid any minor illnesses.
After you Horse people enter 2023, there will be some impact in your fortunes. It's recommended you do some financial planning in advance.
Lucky numbers: 2, 3, 7, and numbers containing them (like 23 and 37)
Lucky days: the 5th and 20th of Chinese lunar months
Lucky colors: yellow and green
Lucky flowers: calla lily and jasmine
Lucky directions: east, west, and south
Boost your luck this year with the sumptuous Salmon Fillet Yee Sang 'Lou Hei' (萬事如意) at Lucky Court
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The Snake
THE SNAKE IN 2023
Snakes, your year will develop smoothly in a good direction and your luck will be generally stable. Your career prospects will develop fairly well. Since you Snakes are predicted great achievements in your careers this year, your financial projection is also relatively good.
Snake people, after you enter 2023, your health is overall stable and positive, but you may be affected by malefic stars, so you need to pay more attention to your health.
Snake people, you will see a good development in the area of wealth in 2023. Since you Snakes are predicted great achievements in your careers this year, your financial projection is also relatively good.
Lucky numbers: 2, 8, 9, and numbers containing them (like 28 and 89)
Lucky days: the 1st and 23rd of Chinese lunar months
Lucky colors: black, red, and yellow
Lucky flowers: orchid and cactus
Lucky directions: east, west, and southwest
Boost your health this year with the nourishing Bird Nest's Soup with Crab Meat and Minced Winter Melon at Lucky Court
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The Dragon
THE DRAGON IN 2023
Dragons, your fortunes will be affected by Tai Sui (the Age Star), but there is no need to worry too much, because you will also be taken care of by lucky stars this year.
In 2023, the health prognosis for you Dragon people is relatively stable. Rest and exercise well every day, and develop regular eating and rest habits.
After entering 2023, Dragon people, your finance will develop in a good direction, especially in the area of earnings, which will be significantly improved. Due to the help of benefactors in the area of your career, your work will progress smoothly, your work efficiency will be improved, and your business prospects will be significantly enhanced.
Lucky numbers: 1, 6 and 7
Lucky days: the 1st and 16th of any Chinese lunar calendar month
Lucky colors: gold, silver, grayish white
Lucky flowers: bleeding-heart glory bower, dragon flowers
Lucky direction: east, north, south
Boost your luck this year even more with the locally-inspired 'Taste of Hue' sharing platter at The Terrace.
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The Cat/ Rabbit
THE CAT/ RABBIT IN 2023
Rabbits, in your 'birth year', you are believed to be affected by Tai Sui, the God of Age in Chinese mythology, and so you are predicted some challenges with frequent life changes. Do take cautions in all aspects of your lives in 2023.
In 2023, Rabbits should pay particular attention to your health this year. You should learn to relax in your free time, and do not stay busy with work day and night. Have a holiday, relax your mind and be well spiritually. You should also try to eat well. Also meeting up with more friends should soothe your mood.
In 2023, Rabbit people, it is recommended that you do some good financial planning. Put some money aside for emergencies.
Lucky numbers: 3, 4, 6, and numbers containing them (like 34 and 46)
Lucky days: the 26th, 27th, and 29th of every Chinese lunar month
Lucky colors: red, pink, purple, blue
Lucky flowers: plantain lily, jasmine
Lucky directions: east, south and northwest
Boost your luck this year even more with pork Tongue Soup with Black Sea Moss and Lotus (大吉大利) @ Lucky Court
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The Tiger
THE TIGER IN 2023
Compared with last year, your overall fortune is on the rise, and you are destined to be very comfortable in life and work.
In 2023, Tiger people, in your spare time, it is recommended that you Tigers exercise purposefully and choose a suitable exercise for yourself, which can enhance your physical fitness and help you avoid being plagued by diseases.
Tiger people, has a rise in career luck, your income this year will increase compared with the previous year. But it is recommended that you plan the use of your money logically.
Lucky numbers: 1, 3, and 4 and numbers containing them (like 13 and 43)
Lucky days: the 16th and 27th of any Chinese lunar month
Lucky colors: blue, gray, orange
Lucky flowers: yellow lily, cineraria
Lucky direction: east, north, south
Boost your luck this year even more with
Stir-fried French Green Bean with Pork Belly (黃金滿屋) @ Lucky Court
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The Ox
THE OX IN 2023
Ox people will have good luck in this year. Do seize every opportunity to make your year more successful. In 2023, the overall development of your career and business is very prosperous, earnings will naturally come rolling in.
In 2023, Ox people, you should pay attention to your health and must not make the minor problems into major ones.
Ox people, you will generally have good fortunes in this year. After you stabilize your finances, you are in a position to choose some more-reliable financial products to invest in.
Lucky numbers: 1, 4, and numbers containing them (like 14 and 41)
Lucky colors: white, yellow, green
Lucky flowers: tulip, peach blossom
Lucky directions: north, south
Boost your wealth even more and share your with your friends and family with 2-head Abalone Yee Sang 'Lou Hei' at Lucky Court.
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Zodiacs Map
The Rat
THE RAT IN 2023
The year of the Water Rabbit is bringing luck and happiness to most life aspects of the Rat natives. Love life and career will be on the boom. However, you will encounter many difficult troubles in 2023, you need to be cautious and not impulsive in your actions during this year.
In 2023, those born in the year of the Rat should take a lot of exercises to keep your health and fitness. Good choices include taking a walk after meals or going to a park early for some exercise. Do try to avoid too much raw food.
With hard work, Rat will have good financial rewards and has an upward trend as a whole. The resourcefulness can help reap full benefits by relying on your skills. It is recommended that you continue with some financial planning this year, watch closely your investments, and strengthen your investment portfolio with care.
Lucky numbers: 2, 3, and numbers containing them (like 23 and 32)
Lucky days: the 4th and 13th of every Chinese lunar month
Lucky colors: blue, gold, green
Lucky flowers: lily, African violet
Lucky direction: west, northwest and southwest
Boost your health this year with Bird's Nest Soup with Crab Meat and Minced Winter Melon (大展鴻圖) at Lucky Court
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Old houses in Hoi An
Hoi An has been home to traders from around Asia and Europe for centuries, they used to use it as a seasonal base, later sending employees to settle permanently in the multicultural town. So, it’s no surprise -- but no less thrilling -- that the town’s stately old homes feature a multitude of exotic influences, many of the most beautiful and history-rich remaining open for visitors. From river-facing merchant’s residences to lush gardens, vintage outdoor kitchens, and personal family temples, be intrigued by the life of Hoi An’s traders. You may even get the chance to meet the families who have been in residence for generations.
Japanese Covered Bridge
A true symbol of Hoi An and the subject of countless evocative Hoi An photos, local lore says that this bridge, built hundreds of years ago, was crafted by Japanese traders to provide a fast route to the Chinese quarters across the river, where they did much of their business. Walk beneath its wooden pagoda and marvel at detailed sculptures of dogs and monkeys that the bridge was built. The bridge, about 60 feet in length, is very well preserved, undergoing renovations in 1817, 1865, 1915 and 1986.
Danang bridges
Visit three marvelous bridges on your evening outing to Danang. Thuan Phuoc is the longest suspension bridge in Vietnam, completed in 2009 with a beautiful LED light system for especially gorgeous evening views. The Han River Bridge, the country’s first swing bridge, opens to let river traffic pass every evening at 11pm, a must-see for many visitors. Dragon Bridge is a six-lane bridge featuring a dragon "breathing" fire and water in a performance every weekend and holiday evening at 9pm. Many coffee shops and cafes have opened nearby to allow viewers excellent places to enjoy the show.
Golden Bridge in Ba Na Hills
Among one of Vietnam’s most-recognized and photographed locations, the Golden Bridge in Ba Na Hills is a walking path seemingly held aloft in the sky by two stone hand sculptures. Completed in 2018, the attraction quickly became a bucket list travel destination for people around the world. Located in Thien Thai Garden at Sun World’s famous Ba Na Hills park, an outing to the 150-meter bridge will also include a roundtrip ride on a cable car, a stop in a wine cellar, and a visit to Le Jardin Gardens and Fantasy Park.
Distillerie d’Indochine
For a more unusual and buzzworthy outing, Distillerie d'Indochine offers the only beachside distillery in Vietnam. Visitors can learn about the traditional barrels used and ageing method for artisan rum. Choosing organic sugarcane hand-havested within 40 kilometres of the distillery, this small business creates white, amber and aged rums using highly pure local groundwater. Enjoy a taste or a cocktail while looking over a pristine beach at this memorable outing and bring a bottle home for the rum lovers in your life.
Danang seafood
Danang is a seafood city. From fish cakes to crab-with-tamarind sauce, locals know and insist on the freshest catch for their meals. On this excursion, you’ll have the chance to try your choice of local flavours from bun cha ca noodle soup with dense fish cakes to giant prawns cooked with the flavours of garlic, tamarind, chiles and more. The eastern side of the city, near the Han River, is where our guides will introduce you to local octopus, crab, clams, squid, prawns and beyond - each served with amazing array sauces, dips, marinades and tasty fixings.
Hoi An’s food trail
This gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage Site is as delicious as it is beautiful, with an expansive food culture that’s second to none. From cold beer and fresh seafood by the river’s edge to Chinese and European-influenced dishes to fine dining opportunities, anything you have a taste for can be located within the town’s limits. Don’t miss the covered market, a favourite of both locals and visitors. From garlic prawns on fresh noodles to lemongrass pork patties sitting atop mounds of steaming rice, our guide can find every food you’d like to try.
Hoi An Ancient Town
A former trading port, this deeply charming, lovingly preserved town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From end to end, it is brimming with picturesque buildings and a bustling center for shopping, dining and more. Amble beneath the dreamy lanterns that light the town by night and visit Chinese temples before stepping over the famous Japanese bridge that traverses a flowing river. Vintage pagodas, wooden shop-houses and mansions open to the public will also be part of this beautiful and atmospheric excursion that earns rave reviews.
My Son Sanctuary
Step back into the capital of the Champa Kingdom with a wander through 70 gorgeous stone ruins skillfully carved from red brick and sandstone. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring impressive Hindu-themed temples built between the fourth and thirteenth centuries, offers towers and obelisks, each with an intriguing tale to tell. Each ruin is devoted to a Hindu god or goddess, with Shiva, thought to be one of the protectors of the Champa kings, as the most prevalent. A cultural must-see for fans of historical sites and spiritual places, discover this fascinating world for yourself in a dramatic setting.
Thanh Nam Fishing Village
Sitting on the banks of the beautiful Bon River, for generations, not much has changed in this vintage-feeling fishing village that feels like stepping back in time. Take in a relaxing scene at Thanh Nam that offers a glimpse of Old Vietnam on this restorative excursion. Watch fishermen expertly cast their nets to catch prawns, crabs and fish before trying to cast the net and catch them yourself. Before leaving, take a ride in a round basket boat and enjoy a coffee on the riverbank.
Hoi An Market
Shop like a local at a traditional open-air marketplace where the people of Hoi An gather to stroll, chat and purchase fresh foods such as fish, meat and vegetables alongside staples and dry goods such as beans and rice. After a hearty shopping session, stop for a tasty snack or refreshing drink. The wet market is the perfect place to snap memorable photos and watch the boats come to port with their freshest catch. Here, buying and selling exist as it has for decades. Stalls sit beneath a tin roof in a large pavilion and dot the ground on the surrounding streets.
Danang city
Enjoy a tour of one of Vietnam’s most livable cities and the point that connects a trio of beloved UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Hue Citadel, Hoi An, and My Son Sanctuary. A coastal metropolis with 60 kilometers of beautiful shoreline, this city provides the best of urban and beachside living in one package. By day, visit historical sites, take in traditional performances, try famed street food and peruse local and international shopping streets. By night, high-end restaurants, exclusive clubs and rooftop cocktail bars rule the city. Whatever you’re looking for, your guide can help you to unearth it in Danang.
An Bang beach
A tranquil and unspoiled sandy beach with gorgeous blue waters and a length perfect for strolling, An Bang Beach’s proximity to both Hoi An and Danang makes it a favorite spot for city-dwellers to meet on weekends. It’s most unique feature is its stunning views of nearby Marble Mountains, Cham Island and Danang Bay. Play in the waves and give in to true vacation relaxation. The more adventurous can try surfing, kayaking or paddle boarding before enjoying refreshments along the beach’s wonderful assortment of cafes, lively bars and fresh seafood restaurants - all open until late.
Marble Mountains
The locals call them the “landscape of the southern sky,” this range of five mountains contains a peak named after each of the five elements: metal, water, wood, fire and earth. Explore Buddhist sanctuaries, tunnels, caves, pagodas, towers and more -- all while enjoying gorgeous vistas. At the base of the range, you can make a stop at a 300-year-old marble sculpture village where you can watch artisans at work, ask them questions, wander among their art pieces and pick up a souvenir as well. This outing is a favourite of guests and one whose memory stays with them long after they depart.
Ba Na Hills
Ba Na Hills allows you to alight on a French village, visit a wax museum, explore a winery, thrill on exciting rides including an alpine coaster, be wowed by a 4D cinema experience, win challenging games, delight in new foods and stroll over the world-famous Golden Bridge held aloft by giant hand sculptures before soaring through the sky in a cable car - all in one day. This resort and amusement park is perched in the in Trường Sơn Mountains, offering invitingly fresh air, lovely views and exciting moments that no visitor will forget.
