Foreign Tourist Delighted by Quirky ‘Duck Massage’ in Hoi An, Leaving Vietnamese Netizens Eager to Try

A viral video of this quirky session recently sparked massive online delight. The clip opens with a flock of plump white ducks waddling eagerly toward their “workstation.” The camera then cuts to a foreign traveler reclining on a low wooden bench. A local farmer scatters handfuls of feed across the tourist’s back. Instantly, the flock swarms in, eagerly tapping their flat bills against him to gobble up the grains.

The ticklish pecking and soothing pressure quickly leave the traveler doubled over with laughter. He completely surrenders to the quirky pampering from his “feathered therapists.” Set against the lush Hoi An countryside, his hearty chuckles turn the simple demonstration into an uplifting scene.

The clip has drawn tens of thousands of likes, shares, and amused comments. Many viewers praised the ingenuity of Quang Nam farmers. They noted that such down-to-earth agritourism delivers great fun while highlighting Hoi An’s warm, inventive charm.

“It looks ticklish yet strangely relaxing—I would love to try it,” one user wrote. Others chimed in: “A one-of-a-kind spa day: total stress relief with tears of laughter included,” “These ‘therapists’ work overtime; do they take tips in corn?”, and “Watching him laugh until he gasps melts away all my stress.”

Commenter Ha Trang observed: “This massage costs grain instead of a big spa bill. You get pure joy plus breezy country air. These ducks seem well-trained. Wherever feed lands, they get straight to work without skipping a spot. Full marks to the farmers for crafting smart tourism while keeping its rustic soul intact.”

Another viewer, Minh Anh, noted: “Traditional spas make you sleepy. Here, you spend the whole hour laughing your heart out. That is true value for money! You could call it sound healing through gentle quacking. Watching that team of fluffy white ‘technicians’ crowd around is pure joy. I wish I could unwind like this every weekend.”

Hong Lien added in the comments: “What an amazing service! Your back loosens up, and you get a fit of belly laughs for free. People usually associate ducks with porridge or roasted dishes. Who knew they would rise to certified wellness staff? I can’t wait to visit Hoi An to test it myself.”

Beyond the viral massage, many netizens celebrated the rise of rural community travel. “I love countryside tours like this,” user Hoa Anh shared. “Modern travelers simply want to reconnect with nature. Rural tourism across Vietnam has grown remarkably creative—unpretentious, welcoming, and deeply original.”

Khanh Viet shared a similar takeaway: “These clean, cheerful eco-tours give farmers steady income while leaving visitors with unforgettable memories. That deserves a flawless ten out of ten. The peaceful charm of Hoi An makes us appreciate our homeland even more. I hope our tourism industry keeps nurturing these authentic experiences.”