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In the morning, meet your guide at your hotel and walk to a local market to discover the ingredients used in traditional recipes. Afterward, board a boat for a 25-minute ride along the Hoi An River, where you’ll see local fishermen casting their nets as part of their daily routine. Then, head to a nearby cooking school, where you'll take part in a hands-on cooking class held in an open-air pavilion by the river. Under the guidance of an experienced chef, you'll observe, practice, and prepare a delicious lunch, tailored to your taste using local techniques. After lunch, enjoy a cycling trip to visit a lantern-making family. The lantern, a symbol of Hoi An, was introduced by Chinese and Japanese merchants who settled here in the late 14th century. This traditional craft has been passed down for over 400 years. During your visit, you’ll have the chance to watch skilled artisans create lanterns and try your hand at the process yourself. From whittling bamboo into splints and shaping them into frames to cutting fabric and gluing it to the frame, you'll learn every step of the craft. At the end of your visit, you can take home the lantern you made as a souvenir of this peaceful and charming town.