Hoi An is famous for lanterns and they are seen in all streets within its historical center – Old Town. For that reason, it’s called ‘lantern town’. Because lanterns themselves are colorful, plus charming ancient Vietnamese architecture with yellow walls, ‘lantern streets’ in Hoi An become interesting places to visit and take photos. Those who seek beautiful Instagram pictures, must see these roads. Now, let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company tell you all lantern streets in Hoi An Vietnam and information about them.
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Why Are There So Many Lanterns in Hoi An?
No doubt that visitors will see lanterns everywhere around the historical part of Hoi An – Hoi An Old Town. This special feature gives this town the nickname ‘lantern town’ or ‘city of lanterns’. Here are reasons why the lanterns are so many in Hoi An:
– Local people hang lanterns to decorate their houses/restaurants/shops
– Chinese people who brought lanterns to Hoi An, traditionally hang up red lanterns to bring fortune to their family
– One of the ways local people celebrate the full moon, the holiest day of the lunar month, is by hanging lanterns. This is the origin of well-known Lantern festival in Hoi An
– Hanging lanterns is encouraged by local authorities to make Hoi An prettier, and by that, more tourists will come to visit
– Lantern is one of symbols of Hoi An
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Hoi An Old Town. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
List of Lantern Streets in Hoi An Vietnam
Tran Phu Street
Stretching from the Japanese Covered Bridge to the Hoi An Central Market, this is the oldest street in Hoi An. For that reason, it’s lined by houses arranged side-by-side in tight and the most important religious buildings from all communities in the town (such as assembly halls, temples, pagodas, etc). During the day, visitors will see plenty of lanterns hung up in buildings here and above the head. After sunset, lanterns are lit up by lamps, becoming very colorful and attractive. The best time to visit is the full moon night when the Lantern festival occurs. See more information & details
Nguyen Thai Hoc Street
Parallel to Tran Phu Street in the north and Bach Dang Wharf or Hoai River in the south, Nguyen Thai Hoc Street is the second oldest road in Hoi An Old Town. This street is one of the prettiest roads in town because it’s lined by traditional houses and western-influenced houses as well as colorful lanterns and flowers. The best preserved house is Tan Ky House, where local families sold spices and silk in the past. During the day, visitors will see plenty of lanterns hung up in buildings here and above the head. After sunset, lanterns are lit up by lamps, becoming very colorful and attractive. The best time to visit is the full moon night when the Lantern festival occurs. See more information & details
Bach Dang Street
Bach Dang Street is the riverside road (or wharf, quay) of Hoi An. Meaning that it has one side with houses (north) and the river is on the other side (south), with lots of boats docking. In the daytime, visitors will see lanterns hung up in buildings here and above the head. However, the best time to enjoy the beauty of lanterns is in the evening when they are lit and become colorful. Additionally, thanks to stretching along the river, it’s possible to see a large amount of paper lanterns floating on the water, providing a spectacular night scene. Sure, the view is even better when the Lantern festival takes place, on every full moon night. See more information & details
Nguyen Phuc Chu Street
This street is 500 meters long, stretching the park on the south bank of the Hoai River. It’s not an old street and not really busy in the daytime, but in the evening, it becomes crowded because of tourists flocking and colorful because of so many lanterns hung up above the head. On one side of the road, there are restaurants, bars, pubs, café, and shophouses. Sure, they are decorated by numerous lanterns. We recommend walking to the wateredge of the river and enjoy the splendid beauty of thousands of lanterns (including candle lanterns floating on the water).
Phan Chu Trinh Street
Phan Chu Trinh Street is one of major roads in Hoi An Old Town. It’s nearly 1,000 meters long, making it the longest in the town. During the day, visitors will see old yellow-wall houses, heritage buildings as well as a plenty of lanterns hung up in buildings here and above the head. After sunset, lanterns are lit up by lamps, becoming very colorful and attractive. The best time to visit is the full moon night when the Lantern festival occurs. See more information & details
Chau Thuong Van Street
This is a short road, starting from Cantonese Assembly Hall and ending at Nguyen Phuc Chu Street on the other side of the river. An Hoi Bridge lies on it. Here, visitors will have the chance to see as many lanterns as they can in the evening, including lanterns on the street, at houses and on the river. For that reason, no visitors doesn’t stop on the bridge to take pictures/videos. It’s known as ‘Bridge of lights’ or ‘Lantern bridge’ by travelers.
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Hoi An Old Town. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Best Lantern Street in Hoi An Vietnam
The best lantern streets in Hoi An are Tran Phu Street, Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Bach Dang Street and Nguyen Phuc Chu Street. These are old and major roads in Hoi An Old Town, a Unesco world heritage site.
The best time to see lanterns in Hoi An is the evening (when they are lit up). If possible, let’s visit the town in the full moon light when the Lantern festival occurs. One of the points which makes nighttime better than daytime, is the brilliant beauty of tons of candle lanterns floating on the river.
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Hoi An Old Town. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Itinerary to Visit Hoi An Old Town for First Timer
First of all, to enter and visit the Hoi An Old Town (the part inscribed by Unesco), visitors need to buy an entry ticket. Its price is 120,000 VND per adult and children above 15 years old and free of charge for smaller kids. Entry to 5 attractions is also included for free. See more information & details
If possible, first time visitors should go with a local guide, to know better about history and culture. Contact us by +84968009827 (call/whatsapp) to book a private English-speaking guide.
We suggest this itinerary for first timers:
Total distance: 1,65 kilometers
– Starting point: the Japanese style gate (the west end of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street). A model of the Red Seal Ship Model (Japanese merchant’s ship) and a ticket office are in a close distance.
– Walk along Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street. On this road, visitors will have the chance to sightsee Cam Pho Communal House (ticket required), Japanese Culture Gallery (ticket required), Phung Hung Old House (one of the best heritage houses, ticket required), Nguyen Tuong Family Chapel (in the alleyway, ticket required).
– Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the symbol of Hoi An. This place definitely is a must see attraction.
– Walk along Tran Phu Street, the most beautiful road in Hoi An, until Hoi An Central Market. On this road, visitors will have the chance to sightsee so many historical attractions. From the bridge to the market, there are Cantonese Assembly Hall (ticket required), Museum of Sa Huynh Culture (ticket required), Duc An Old House (ticket required), Kazik Park (free), Quan Thang Old House (ticket required), Museum of Trade Ceramics (ticket required), Trung Hoa Assembly Hall (ticket required), Fujian Assembly Hall (ticket required), Quan Cong Temple (ticket required), Quan Am Pagoda (ticket required), Hoi An Central Market (free to enter), a couple of rooftop coffee shops, Instagrammable spots, shophouses selling lanterns, food, souvenirs and fashion items.
– Walk southwards and along Tieu La Street (east side of Hoi An Central Market). On this road, there are many vendors and stalls selling a diversity of local products, giving a good chance to know about local life and photograph.
– Walk westwards and along Bach Dang Street (the riverside street). On this road, visitors will see Hoi An Traditional Performance House (ticket required if want to watch shows) and Museum of Folklore (ticket required).
– Turn into Le Loi Street and then turn left, walking along Nguyen Thai Hoc Street. On this road, visitors will see Tan Ky Old House (one of the best heritage houses, ticket required) and Diep Dong Nguyen Old House (not yet opened to visitors, see from outside).
– The ending point: the crossroad near the north end of An Hoi Bridge or the west end of Nguyen Thai Hoc Street. In the evening, from here, visitors can walk cross the bridge and then turn right to see the entrance of the Hoi An Night Market, the biggest night market in Hoi An.
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Guided Tours to Hoi An Ancient Town Vietnam
From Hoi An
– Hoi An Old Town Walking Tour – 2 Hour Express Tour with Local
– Hoi An Half Day Walking Tour with Traditional Art Performance
– Hoi An City Tour: Old Town, Coconut Village & Lunch
– Hoi An Morning Walking Tour with Local Breakfast & Coffee
– Hoi An Afternoon Walking Tour with Thu Bon River Sunset Cruise
– Hoi An Night Tour with Lantern Boat Ride & Dinner
– Hoi An History & Food Tour – Famous Landmarks & Specialty Dishes
– Hoi An Instagram Tour: Best Photo Spots & Rooftop Café
– Hoi An Old Town Food Tour with Night Boat Ride
– Hoi An Old Town Private Walking Tour with Local Expert
– Hoi An City Tour by Electric Car
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours in Hoi An and Da Nang. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
From Da Nang
– Hoi An Half Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang with Coconut Forest Basket Boat Ride
– Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang with Hoi An Memories Show
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Full Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An City Tour from Airport
– Marble Mountain, Monkey Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Full Day Tour from Da Nang with Chinese Speaking Guide
– My Son Sanctuary & Hoi An Tour – World Heritage Site Tour
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Tour & Hoi An Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Tour from Da Nang Cruise Port
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Tour from Chan May Cruise Port
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Intercontinental Danang Resort
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Lang Co
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours in Hoi An and Da Nang. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Places to Visit near Hoi An’s Lantern Streets
– Bridges: Japanese Covered Bridge (Pagoda Bridge), Moonlight Bridge, An Hoi Bridge (Bridge of Lights), Cam Nam Bridge
– Museums: Museum of Sa Huynh Culture, Museum of Sa Folklore, Museum of Trade Ceramics, Museum of Traditional Medicine, Hoi An Museum of History & Culture, Japanese Culture Gallery, Black Sesame Soup Demonstration, Museum of Local Products
– Chinese assembly halls: Cantonese Assembly Hall, Fujian Assembly Hall, Trung Hoa Assembly Hall, Hainan Assembly Hall, Teochew Assembly Hall
– Heritage houses: Tan Ky Old House, Phung Hung Old House, Duc An Old House, Quan Thang Ancient House, Diep Dong Nguyen House, Thai Phien Ancient House
– Temples & pagodas: Quan Cong Temple (Ong Pagoda), Ba Mu Temple, Phap Bao Pagoda, Quan Am Pagoda, Hoi An Confucius Temple, Cao Dai Temple of Hoi An, Hoi An Ancestral Temple, Cam Pho Confucius Temple, Minh Huong Confucius Temple, Vien Giac Pagoda, Hy Hoa Temple
– Family chapels: Tran Family Chapel, Nguyen Tuong Family Chapel
– Communal houses: Cam Pho Communal House, Hoi An Communal House, Minh Huong Communal House, Tu Le Communal House, Xuan Lam Communal House, Son Phong Communal House
– Markets: Hoi An Central Market, Hoi An Cloth/Fabric Market, Hoi An Night Market (Nguyen Hoang Night Market), Cam Pho Market
– Theatres: Hoi An Traditional Art Performance House, Hoi An Lune Center for Performing Arts (now where Teh Dar Show takes place), Hoi An Memories Land Theme Park (now where Hoi An Memories Show takes place)
– Famous streets: Tran Phu Street, Phan Chu Trinh Street, Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Bach Dang Street/Wharf, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Hoi An Lantern Streets
– Other points of interest: Red Seal Ship Model, Hoi An Evanlegical Church, Thong Dang Prison & Park, Kazik Park (Memory Statue of Kazimierz Kwiatkowski), Hoai River (Hoi An River), Song Hoai Square, An Hoi Sculpture Park, Hoi An Catholic Church, Hoi An Prison, Hoi An Central Park, Ba Le Well, Hoi An Lantern Park, An Hoi Island, Cam Nam Island, Thu Bon River, Da Ken Tree
Photos, Videos about Hoi An’s Lantern Streets
Here are beautiful photos and videos about lantern streets in Hoi An:
