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Japanese Covered Bridge
The Japanese Covered Bridge, while not a new check-in spot, remains one of the most beloved photo spots in Hoi An. A journey to Hoi An without checking in at the Japanese Covered Bridge would be a major miss. Considered a symbol of the Ancient Town, the Japanese Covered Bridge is a historical monument blending Vietnamese and Japanese architecture dating back to the early 17th century. With travel expertise from Mytour, the ideal time to visit the Japanese Covered Bridge for a check-in is at sunset. During this time, the Japanese Covered Bridge is shrouded in ethereal light, creating a picturesque scene reminiscent of a painting and yielding incredibly impressive check-in photos.
Golden Pagoda (@khoi.nguyenn)
Old Brick Kiln
The old brick kiln is a beautiful photo spot in Hoi An located near the city center, in Duy Vinh commune, Duy Xuyen district. This abandoned brick kiln features sturdy stairs leading to the top, surrounded by blue skies and vibrant white clouds, earning it the nickname 'stairway to heaven'. From the highest point of this old brick kiln, you can overlook the ancient town of Hoi An and a branch of the Thu Bon River flowing through the city.
The old brick kiln in Duy Vinh commune has recently been discovered by independent Hoi An tourists but has quickly become a trendy check-in spot for young travelers. The best time to visit the brick kiln for the most stunning Instagram-worthy photos is in the early morning or late afternoon, when the clear blue sky envelops the surroundings, making your photos even more vibrant.
The Old Brick Kiln, also known as the Stairway to Heaven (@vu.hen)
Mossy Wall along Hoàng Văn Thụ Street
Once again, a brand new check-in spot in Hoi An, simply a wall, but why does it attract young people so much? The wall on Hoàng Văn Thụ Street has an ancient beauty with abundant moss covering it, from afar the wall resembles an impressive oil painting of the landscape. This place is not only a beautiful photo spot in Hoi An but also the inspiration for famous photographers.
When visiting Hoàng Văn Thụ Street and checking in at this wall, you should choose a sunny time, then the sun will reflect on the wall and you can admire the entire fascinating natural oil painting.
Check in at the Mossy Wall on Hoàng Văn Thụ Street (@cindymarukochan)
Restaurant - Café The Chef
The Chef is a restaurant including a small café located on Trần Phú Street, Hoi An with a prime location offering a panoramic view of the ancient town from above. The Chef has a vintage design with wooden furniture, old-fashioned ambiance, etc. The drinks at The Chef are highly rated by many tourists, and with a view of the entire city, you surely won't miss this impressive destination.
The Chef is located at 166 Trần Phú, Hoi An. You can visit here in the early morning or at sunset to capture the most beautiful photos on the rooftop terrace of the restaurant.
Scenic View from The Chef Coffee
Basketball Court at Lễ Nghĩa
Stepping out from the famous movie “Yesterday’s Girl”, the basketball court at Lễ Nghĩa in Hoi An has become a popular check-in and photo spot recently in the ancient town. The Lễ Nghĩa basketball court is famous for its impressive Han character wall and moss-covered roof, attracting thousands of young people to come and take photos, sometimes you even have to queue up for your turn. The ideal time to check in at the Lễ Nghĩa basketball court is in the evening, you will stand out amidst the black-and-white backdrop of this impressive scene.
Impressive Wall at the Lễ Nghĩa Basketball Court
Paper Flower Houses
Along the streets of Hoi An, you'll surely come across the colorful pink and purple paper flower houses covering the rooftops, and of course, you shouldn't miss out on these fascinating photo spots in Hoi An. The most beautiful season for paper flowers in Hoi An is in March, so not every time you visit Hoi An can you take photos with paper flowers.
For a long time, paper flowers have become an indispensable 'check-in specialty' in Hoi An and you can encounter this scene anywhere in the ancient town. The houses immersed in impressive paper flowers always attract thousands of tourists during each flower season, bringing a romantic beauty, sometimes you even come across paper flowers covering the hotel you're staying at. To capture the most beautiful photos with paper flowers, you should take them in the early morning when the morning sunbeams filter through the trees, making your photos brighter than ever.
Beautiful Paper Flowers along the Streets of Hoi An (@gau0807)
The Small Alley across from Faifo Coffee
The narrow alley across from Faifo Coffee is one of the beautiful photo spots in Hoi An discovered by young people recently. The small alley impresses with its golden walls on both sides and a very narrow and deep alley, just enough for two people to stand together. When taking photos in the alley, you don't need to pose too elaborately because the alley exudes a simple, old-fashioned charm in Hoi An, so the simpler the photo poses, the more beautiful the photos will be. The small alley is located directly across from Faifo Coffee at 130 Trần Phú, Hoi An and you can visit here anytime during the day.
The Small Alley across from Faifo Coffee (@nlamkhoathy)
Sunday in Hoi An
Sunday in Hoi An is a furniture store, décor shop, and also a super cute photo spot for young people on their trip to Hoi An. The Sunday in Hoi An store is beautifully decorated with a striking golden tone amidst the ancient town, alongside the signboard saying “From Hoi An with love” which is the most beautiful photo spot in the store favored by many tourists.
When visiting Sunday in Hoi An, you should choose a sunny day to make your photos even more vibrant, besides, you can also explore the furniture and home decor items with various adorable sizes, if you like them, you can support the store by purchasing a souvenir from Hoi An!
Sunday in Hoi An (@erikawandering)
Tam Thanh Mural Village
Tam Thanh Mural Village is one of the highlight tourist destinations in Hoi An located in Tam Ky city, Quang Nam. This is one of the first mural villages in Vietnam, depicting the daily life and simple people of Quang Nam land. Although Tam Thanh Mural Village has long been famous, it has recently become one of the most beautiful photo spots in Hoi An favored by many tourists.
When visiting Tam Thanh Mural Village, you will be impressed by the colorful walls depicting fairy tales, you can visit here at any time of the day to explore and take unique artistic photos.
Stunning scenery at Tam Thanh Mural Village (@banggdungg)
Check-in on the Hoai River
The Hoai River is the soul of the ancient town, when visiting Hoi An, you must come to the Hoai River to take those Insta-worthy photos. The Hoai River is also one of the hottest spots in Hoi An usually included in the itinerary of interesting Hoi An tours.
There are many beautiful and impressive photo spots along the Hoai River, and depending on the skill of the photographer, you can discover many interesting photo spots along the Hoai River. Mytour suggests the best photo spots in Hoi An along the Hoai River is at the ferry landing, a simple yet incredibly beautiful photo spot. You can take photos on the Hoai River in the morning or evening, especially in the evening when the ancient town lights up, the Hoai River becomes even more sparkling and beautiful.
Check-in on the romantic Hoai River (@linh_nguyensehet)
Photography Tips for Beautiful Photos in Hoi An
To capture beautiful photos, an impressive shooting angle is one part, the other equally important part is the photographer. Mytour also gathers useful photography tips to help you create beautiful photos on your trip to Hoi An!
- You need to know how to pose for photos, the more natural the poses, the more lively the photos, besides, if you're taking photos with friends or family, there are many fun pose styles you can refer to like forming a star shape, stacking heads together following recent photography trends.
- Choosing a well-lit shooting angle will make your photos clearer, besides, well-lit photos will bring vibrant colors and are easier to edit compared to poorly lit ones.
- You need to keep your camera clean, free from dust to ensure clear photos.
- Choosing the right shooting context, such as when to take vertical photos, when to take horizontal photos to capture the beautiful scenery in Hoi An.
- Using some photo shooting and color adjustment apps to make the photos more sparkling. In addition, these photo apps have the advantage of helping you correct imperfections like short legs, round face, without compromising image quality. Popular photo shooting apps that many young people prefer include Ulike, SoDa, Foodie, Picart,....
After reading this article, you've probably made a list of beautiful photo spots in Hoi An for yourself, right? Plan your trip now and explore with your friends or loved ones after stressful days of work! Don't forget that Mytour will support you in booking flights, hotels, tours, and Hoi An combos at great prices, let Mytour accompany you on every trip. Have a wonderful journey!
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