Though there are many ways to discover Hoi An, biking is probably the best way. While traveling by car sort of confines you in a closed and limited space, biking gets you a first-hand feel of the countryside by breathing in the fresh air, meeting the local residents, and making an adventure all of your own.

Hoi An has many interesting places to go to and activities to do. Food tasting is a definite must-do when you're in the area. Tasting a “dua” (pronounced “yuer”) or coconut is one refreshing experience tourists will surely enjoy. They will get to drink the juice and eat the flesh of the fruit fresh, that is, the coconut will be opened right in front of them. Ready-cut fruits with chili salt sprinkles are also a must-try. Drinking rice wine with the locals in roadside, even run-down coffee shops will turn out to be a learning and fun memory. Noodles or Pho or Mi Quang are great for lunch.

If you're up for an agricultural adventure, the River and Vegetable Village Route is one that you should take. About 8 kilometeres and marked as the Blue Route on the map, the tour begins at the old town and ends at An Bang Beach through the Hai Ba Trung Road. You can see fishermen in their daily routine of catching fish and actually get to participate in the activity if you want. Hidden temples and gardens will be discovered along the way. Rivers and rice fields are a spectacular sight. The vegetable village at Tra Que produces fresh herbs and vegetables. You can haggle at the local market. The war cemetery is a peaceful place to take a rest after biking around for some time. Taking this route is best both in the early morning or even at sunset.

The Paddy Fields Route take you to such amazing sights such as the tiger temple, water buffalos, coconut grove, and beach among others. It's a 6-kilometer ride that may be quite bumpy so make sure to take a properly and comfortable cushioned bike seat if you take this route. Watching the farmers rhythmically yet gracefully toiling the land and the peaceful yet breathtaking view of the rice fields though are more than enough reasons to take on this road.

The Coconut Grove Route is among tourists' favorites. It is located at the mouth of the Hoi An River and is about 12 kilometers long. Visitors especially love this part of the community because of the different interesting products that the locals make out of this fruit. Tables, chairs, boats, and even houses can be constructed out of coconuts, a constant delight to tourists. You can get invited to a villager's house and drink rice wine while sharing stories. Biking further down into the route will take you to beautifully-painted fishing boats, shrimp farm pools and a bonus view of the spectacular Cua Dai Harbour.

If you are adventurous enough, you can take these routes plus do a little more exploration of your own around Hoi An. Just be alert of local residents who might take advantage of tourists and charge more than what is standard in both services and goods. It could get a little too hot too and if you're quite conscious of your complexion or health, you might want to take precautionary sun protection gears and accessories. Many different kinds are available around, both stylish and functional, and which you can also keep as a souvenir.