A Night of Lanterns in Hoi An 🏮｜A Moment from My Da Nang Trip I'll Remember for a Long Time

While preparing for my trip to Da Nang, there was one place I really wanted to visit: Hoi An Ancient Town.

I had high hopes because I'd heard it has a different vibe from the lively energy of downtown Da Nang,

The moment the sun went down and lanterns lit up in every alley, I thought, "Ah, this is definitely a place you have to visit at night.

We recommend a route where you explore the yellow-hued buildings and old alleyways during the day, then take a leisurely stroll around the Thu Bon River in the evening.

When night falls in Hoi An, the lanterns along the streets and the lights reflected on the river come together to create an even more romantic scene. 🌙

🕯️ Travel memories made with a wish lantern

In Hoi An, you can also experience floating a wish lantern on the river.

When you watch a small lantern slowly drifting across the water,

The moments at travel destinations felt especially special.

If you plan to float a wish lantern, please check the on-site guidance and enjoy the experience while being considerate of the people around you and those operating the boats.

It's known that a full moon lantern festival is held on the 14th day of every lunar month.

If you time your visit to match the dates, you can enjoy an even richer night, but there may be a lot of visitors on festival days, so

It would be better to plan your schedule with some extra time to spare.

In Hoi An, it's perfectly okay even if you don't do anything special.

Stroll through lamp-lit streets, sit by the river for a while to take in the night view, and capture the scenery you love in photos

Just leaving it behind will be enough to make it a truly memorable night.

If you'd like to spend at least one day of your Da Nang trip at a slower pace, head to Hoi An around sunset.

That night, when the yellow alleyways, the lanterns, and the light swaying over the river all came together, feels like something that will suddenly come back to me even after the trip is over. 💛

📍 Travel NotesHoi An Ancient Town · Around the Thu Bon RiverRecommended time: from sunset into the evening

※ Please check the lantern festival schedule and on-site operations before your visit.