Hoi An

Discover Hoi An with 4 scavenger hunts full of riddles and puzzles at real landmarks.

Along the way you'll pass Madam Khanh, White Rose Restaurant, Faifo Coffee, Ba Mu Temple Gates, The Hill Station Deli, Reaching Out Teahouse, Hoi An Museum and Quan Cong Temple, among other spots.

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Hunts in Hoi An

Banh Mi & Cao Lau

~80 min · 6 stops

Eat your way through Hoi An's culinary heritage. Taste legendary banh mi, try the town's unique Cao Lau noodles, sip refreshing herbal tea, and explore the bustling night market.

First stops

Madam Khanh — Start your foodie adventure at Madam Khanh, known globally as 'The Banh Mi Queen', serving up legendary crispy baguettes packed with flavor.
White Rose Restaurant — Head to the White Rose Restaurant, the only family in Hoi An that makes the delicate, translucent shrimp dumplings known locally as 'banh bao banh vac'.
Faifo Coffee — Walk towards the ancient town and stop at Faifo Coffee. Known for its rooftop view, it's a great spot to grab a traditional Vietnamese iced coffee (ca phe sua da).

Hidden Alleys & Quiet Cafes

~70 min · 6 stops

Step away from the crowds to discover Hoi An's tucked-away secrets. Find hidden teahouses, ancient wells, and the quietest corners of the Ancient Town.

First stops

Ba Mu Temple Gates — Start at the Ba Mu Temple Gates. Hidden in plain sight, these beautifully restored gates reflect perfectly in the tranquil circular pond before them.
The Hill Station Deli — Wander slightly west to The Hill Station, housed in a charmingly decayed French colonial building. It's a quiet refuge for craft beer and charcuterie.
Reaching Out Teahouse — Walk into the heart of the old town and step into Reaching Out Teahouse. Run by speech and hearing-impaired staff, it offers an oasis of absolute silence.

Port of Centuries

~100 min · 6 stops

Trace Hoi An's history as an international trading port. Visit museums and assembly halls that tell the story of the merchants from China, Japan, and Europe who shaped this town.

First stops

Hoi An Museum — Begin at the Hoi An Museum of History and Culture, housed in a former pagoda. It provides a perfect overview of the town's evolution from the Champa era to its trading zenith.
Quan Cong Temple — Walk to Quan Cong Temple, founded in 1653. Its striking pink walls enclose a shrine dedicated to a revered Chinese general embodying loyalty and integrity.
Hainan Assembly Hall — Visit the Hainan Assembly Hall. Built in 1851, it serves as a memorial to 108 merchants from Hainan who were mistakenly killed as pirates.

Iconic Ancient Town

~90 min · 6 stops

Wander through the beautifully preserved streets of Hoi An's Ancient Town. Visit the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, marvel at the ornate assembly halls, and finish along the lantern-lit Thu Bon Riverfront.

First stops

Kazik Park — Begin at Kazik Park, dedicated to the Polish architect who helped preserve Hoi An's Ancient Town, blending seamlessly with the historical surroundings.
Japanese Covered Bridge — Walk to the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge (Chua Cau), built in the 1590s to link the Japanese community with the Chinese quarters.
Cantonese Assembly Hall — Head east to the Cantonese Assembly Hall, built in 1885. Its courtyard features a spectacular mosaic fountain of a mythical creature made from pottery shards.

Frequently asked questions

Scavenger hunts in Hoi An: practical questions

How long does a scavenger hunt in Hoi An take?

The hunts in Hoi An take roughly 70 to 100 minutes and have 6 to 6 stops. You walk at your own pace and can pause and pick up again anytime.

How much does a scavenger hunt in Hoi An cost?

A hunt costs €1.99 as a one-time purchase in the app — no subscription. You can also unlock the whole city with all themes at once.

Which themes are available in Hoi An?

There are 4 hunts in Hoi An: Banh Mi & Cao Lau, Hidden Alleys & Quiet Cafes, Port of Centuries, Iconic Ancient Town. Each theme follows its own route past different places.

Can I play together in Hoi An?

Yes — play solo, share one phone, or try the co-op duo mode (beta) with two phones. For groups and team outings there are private hunts everyone joins in the browser.

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