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Hoi An, the renowned city in Quang Nam Province, has been honored as one of the top 20 'nightlife' destinations worldwide. As night falls, Hoi An transforms into a mesmerizing and enchanting spectacle, akin to a magnificent painting. So, what makes nighttime excursions in Hoi An so captivating that they leave visitors spellbound? Let mytour.VN guide you through the ancient streets of Hoi An at night to uncover the answer!
Embrace the Evening Charms of Hoi An (Photo: Collection)
Experience the Tranquility of Cau Pagoda by Night
Strolling through Hoi An's ancient streets at night, you'll easily encounter graceful lantern vendors near Cau Pagoda (Photo: Collected)
Exploring Hoi An's Old Town by night
Another fascinating nocturnal experience in Hoi An is wandering through the ancient streets. The tranquil ambiance of the old quarter, adorned with moss-covered tiled roofs and embellished with the sparkling, mystical hues of lanterns, casts a spell on every visitor. Strolling along these ancient lanes feels like stepping into a city of lights—a seamless blend of ancient architecture and modern vibrancy.
The Old Town of Hoi An becomes enchantingly surreal with its myriad-colored lanterns (Photo: Collected)
Rows of lanterns shining in vibrant shades of blue, red, purple, and yellow decorate every corner (Photo: Collected)
The highlight of Hoi An's Old Town at night is the area near the Hoai River. Bach Dang Street, with its golden lights reflecting off the ancient houses onto the Hoai River, creates a romantic and picturesque scene. Perhaps that's why this place is likened to the Venice of Vietnam.
The romantic and picturesque scenery of Hoi An's Old Town at night (Photo: Collected)
On the riverside is Nguyen Phuc Chu Street, where many budget eateries and souvenir shops are concentrated. Here, you can easily indulge in the enticing specialties of Hoi An and find souvenirs to bring back for your loved ones. This street also showcases numerous beautiful photos of Hoi An as well as other famous tourist destinations in Vietnam.
Nguyen Phuc Chu Street bustling with eateries and souvenir shops (Photo: Collected)
Boating on the Hoai River and releasing lanterns
Night tourism in Hoi An not only captivates visitors with the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge or the Old Town but also offers the experience of boating on the Hoai River and releasing lanterns. You can rent a small boat to drift along the tranquil and mystical Hoai River at night, listening to stories about this land from the boatman in the serene atmosphere. Moreover, you can personally release small lanterns, shimmering with hopes, dreams, and prayers for health and luck for yourself and your loved ones. These charming small lanterns are sold for prices ranging from 3000 to 10,000 dong along the streets of Hoi An. Everyone seems delighted to contribute to the picturesque scene of lanterns on the romantic Hoai River.
Lanterns are sold for prices ranging from 3000 to 10,000 dong along the streets (Photo: Collected)
Everyone is eager to personally release lanterns into the Hoai River (Photo: Collected)
The Hoai River becomes enchantingly surreal with brightly glowing lanterns (Photo: Collected)
Many couples participate in this experience to preserve moments of happiness (Photo: Collected)
What to eat in Hoi An
Another enticing aspect of night tourism in Hoi An is the opportunity for visitors to explore the rich culinary scene with delicious local specialties. After admiring the Japanese Covered Bridge, taking a boat ride along the Hoai River to release lanterns, visitors can stop by the riverside food street to indulge in Hoi An's famous dishes such as Cao Lau, Chicken Rice, Quang Noodle, Pancakes, Steamed Buns, Dumplings, along with snacks like Tofu Pudding, Sweet Soup, and more.
The riverside food street by the Hoai River – where visitors can enjoy famous Hoi An specialties (Photo: Collected)
Cao Lau Hoi An – a famous local specialty (Photo: Collected)
Banh Beo Hoi An (Photo: Collected)
Tofu Pudding Hoi An (Photo: Collected)
The city of Hoi An always exudes its own ancient, serene, and irresistibly charming charm, especially at night. If you're enchanted by this beautiful city, why not book a hotel room and head to Hoi An right away. mytour.VN wishes you a trip filled with meaningful experiences.
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