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Hoi An’s Lantern Festival: The Best Valuable Experience

Every month, on the night of the full moon, the ancient town of Hoi An transforms into a breathtaking spectacle of light. The Hoi An Lantern Festival, a deeply rooted tradition, casts a spell over visitors and locals alike, painting the streets, rivers, and sky in a kaleidoscope of colors.

Discover the history and significance of the Hoi An lantern festival

In the 16th century, Hoi An was a bustling trading port frequented by Chinese and Japanese merchants. They brought lanterns and hung them in front of their doors as part of their trading customs.

Gradually, this culture was adopted and transformed by the locals, hanging lanterns in front of their houses with the wish for good luck. In 1988, the local government officially organized the lantern festival on the full moon day of each month. 

Time of Hoi An Lantern Festival take place

The Hoi An Lantern Festival takes place on the 14th day of the lunar month every month, especially on major holidays such as Tet Nguyen Dan and the 15th day of the 7th lunar month (Vu Lan).

However, the 8th lunar month (mid-autumn festival) is the time when the festival is held most grandly, when the whole city of Hoi An is brilliant in the light of thousands of lanterns.

How much do Hoi An lanterns cost? Where to buy them?

Hoi An lanterns stand out with their variety of designs, materials and colors, making them a favorite souvenir for tourists. When coming to Hoi An, you can easily find beautiful lanterns at many famous places such as:

• Viet Lantern Workshop – 57Ba Trieu Street, Minh An Ward, Hoi An
• Huynh Van Ba ​​Lantern Workshop – 15A, Phan Dinh Phung Street,
• Ha Linh Lantern Workshop – 72, Tran Nhan Tong Street, Cam Chau, Hoi An 

In addition to the workshops, you can also find lanterns at many shops along streets such as Nguyen Thai Hoc, Nguyen Hue, Le Loi and Tran Phu.

Lanterns usually cost between 15,000 and 250,000 VND each, depending on the size, color and design. If you want an exclusive lantern, you can order it on request, although the price will be higher than the available models.

Experience releasing flower lanterns on the Hoai River

Within the framework of the Hoi An Lantern Festival, the most anticipated activity is releasing flower lanterns on the Hoai River.

The highlight of the festival is the release of floating lanterns onto the Hoai River. A Thousands of lanterns that each carrying a wish or prayer the best wishes for love, happiness, healthy etc to the river of light. The scene is further enhanced by the twinkling lights of boats navigating the river, adding to the magical ambiance.

Visitors can easily buy flower lanterns for only 5,000 VND/piece along both sides of the river. After purchasing, you will be guided to participate in the activity of releasing lanterns and enjoy many other interesting experiences in the Hoi An flower lantern festival.

Hoi An Package Tour

Explore the ancient town and enjoy the lantern festival Hoi An Explorer is a travel agency specializing in providing cheap 1-day Hoi An tours for domestic and foreign tourists. If you want to join the Hoi An making lantern class. It’s will be a good experience to try since visiting Hoi An.

Our tour will include 10 – 20 guests/group, taking you to explore: Traditional festivals in Hoi An, can see more details: https://hoianecotravel.com/hoi-an-daily-tours.

Beyond the visual spectacle, the Lantern Festival offers a glimpse into the heart and soul of Hoi An. The festival serves as a reminder of the town’s rich cultural heritage and its enduring spirit.

Whether you’re seeking a unique cultural experience, a romantic evening, or simply a chance to marvel at the beauty of light, the Hoi An Lantern Festival is an unforgettable event.