Drink in the vivid scenery outside of Hoi An and fall head over heels for the artisan wares on display at Kim Bong Carpentry Village. A ferry ushers you across the Thu Bon River where you can explore the traditional woodworking village on foot and by bike, pausing to refuel with a tasty meal.

Leave Hoi An as the sun is casting its rosy glow over the landscape. An efficient ferry glides you across the Thu Bon River, which glistens in the brilliant light of day. Back on solid ground, hop aboard your trusty bike and pedal through the boatyard where you can see shipbuilders crafting wooden vessels with hand tools.

Pump your way inland toward a home where friendly hosts teach you how to make rice paper for tasty spring rolls. Following this illuminating visit, check out a family-run temple and admire an edifice that reflects the exquisite intermingling of Vietnam's ancient and contemporary architecture.

In Kim Bong Carpentry Village, peruse thousands of wooden crafts. This site has long been heralded as a destination for art aficionados as well as those who value handmade goods. Finally, take lunch with a family who chats with you about the regional customs over tasty Vietnamese offerings.