Romantic Hoi An ancient town with lanterns

In addition to the peaceful scene, the ancient town of Hoi An also attracts travellers by sparkling lanterns. You can see lanterns appear every corner in the old town, on the front porch of restaurants, hotels, cafes look incredibly romantic

The ancient town of Hoi An also attracts travellers by sparkling lanterns
The ancient town of Hoi An also attracts travellers by sparkling lanterns

Lanterns in Hoi An vary from color to color, from material to material as well as from design to design. Among many kinds of lanterns, the one that made from silk and can be folded is most preferred and often be chosen as pretty gifts. Indochina holidays

Lanterns made from silk are most prefered as pretty gifts
Lanterns made from silk are most prefered as pretty gifts

Walking around the ancient town, you will easily see kiosks hanging colorful lanterns and go inside the store you might encounter the image of an old craftsman shaping and forming lanterns. If you are lucky enough to see local craftsmen, do not hesitate to step in and talk to them, they might happily show you how to made a lantern without any fee

 You might encounter the image of an old craftsman shaping and forming lanterns
You might encounter the image of an old craftsman shaping and forming lanterns

You will regret if you leave Hoi An ancient town before midnight because when night falls, the town is even more magical in gently warm colors of shining lanterns throughout alleys. There is no motorized vehicle allowed into the old town area from 6pm every day so you can slowly walk around and enjoy the romantic night in Hoi An. Tours in Vietnam

The town is more magical in gently warm colors of shining lanterns at nigh
The town is more magical in gently warm colors of shining lanterns at nigh

When your legs get tired, it is the time to step down a wooden boat on Hoai River where you can hear the melodic guitar and do not forget to buy a cold beer while admiring the twinkle town at night. For those who love vibrant atmosphere, some bars on the other side of the river with exciting music are ideal places to visit

Step down a wooden boat on Hoai River where you can hear the melodic guitar
Step down a wooden boat on Hoai River where you can hear the melodic guitar

The best time to visit Hoi An ancient town is on the 14th day of the Lunar Calendar every month when the ancient town becomes more romantic than ever with floating lantern festival. All restaurants in the old town are lit by lanterns. People walking along Hoai River and gently drop colorful lanterns on the river surface to pray for peace

The ancient town becomes more romantic than ever with floating lantern festival
The ancient town becomes more romantic than ever with floating lantern festival

You will surely fall in love with the the quiet and the serenity here. It seems like lanterns are not only decorative objects but also have become a part of the ancient town’s soul

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