Hôi An is the ancient town of lanterns, each evening candles are lit throughout the city and floating lanterns gently drift down the Thu Bon River.
The best views of the floating lanterns is from the Japanese Covered Bridge to the Cau An Hoi Bridge. Here many locals launch their lanterns out into the river which shines with the flicker of the candlelit buildings either side. Take a boat down the illuminated Thu Bon River and release your own lantern as thousands surround you.
What is Hôi An famous for? The magical Lantern festival isn’t this towns only claim to fame. The ancient unassuming town of Hôi An is a UNESCO world heritage site famous for its preserved characteristics of a Vietnamese port town as well as a clear foreign influence that creates a unique cultural experience.
How long should I spend in Hoi An? You will need to leave a minimum of 2 days here, but could easily spend 5. This will give you enough time to uncover the unique history of the century old Buddhist pagoda’s, spin in the popular bucket boats or plunge into the crystal waters at nearby Au Bang beach.
