Wandering Around Hội An — community-based learning

The story

Hội An is a city of contrasts, blending ancient heritage with forward-thinking innovation. Beyond its Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies a countryside rich in culture and ecology, where people and nature live in harmony.

Consistently ranked by Travel + Leisure among the ten most wonderful cities in the world, Hội An has become a model for conservation and sustainable development, drawing students, researchers and professionals from Vietnam and abroad to learn about organic farming, waste management, conservation and community-based learning tourism.

This program explores Hội An from several angles: its culture, history and ecology, and its solutions for a sustainable future. You learn how the farmers and families of Cẩm Thanh commune lead the way in organic farming, waste reduction, green space preservation and sustainable livelihoods through community-based tourism.

The guides are the farmers and local families of Cẩm Thanh themselves, who share their love and knowledge of their homeland. You eat farm-to-table meals made with their organic produce, and can take home vegetables, fruit and peanut oil from their gardens.

Who you will meet