Hoi An Lantern Boat On Thu Bon River

Introduction

Hoi An – the most prosperous trading port in Southeast Asia for a time always leaves a deep impression in the hearts of travelers from afar the image of an ancient city with peaceful small streets, golden walls, and colorful Hoi An lantern boats on Hoai (Thu Bon river). Among the Hoi An walking tour by night, taking a Hoi An lantern boat along the Thu Bon river and release of Hoi An lanterns are the most exciting activities for Asian tourists.

The Hoai River is bursting with galactic flowers by the shimmering light of the lanterns, carrying many wishes that have fluttered so many people who have seen it once.

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Hoi An floating flower lanterns- The unique cultural beauty of Hoi An

Traveling to Hoi An, besides being immersed in the shimmering scenery under the lights of the old town, people also like to rent a Hoi An lantern boat and float some Hoi An paper flower lanterns along the gentle water of the Hoai River.

This is one of the most mysterious night activities in Hoi An and is also considered a traditional festival of the people of Hoi An ever since. Thousands of lanterns lit by candlelight become extremely shimmering and fanciful.

Especially, when night falls, the lanterns everywhere are strangely beautiful. Although these lanterns are not made of high-quality materials, only through the hands of artisans in the old town, they are boldly traditional from color, pattern to design, and very simple and elegant.

There are tourists who just drop it for fun, but there are also people who just drop the lantern with a wish. Each lantern flowing on Thu Bon River brings a wish with the desire to pray for the best.

We don’t know if that wish comes true or not, but being on a Hoi An lantern boat to relax in the middle of the water, watch the peaceful old town, and release flower lanterns on the lyrical river is such a memorable evening.

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Lantern Boat Ride Hoi An Travel Guide

Where Does It Take Place?

Lantern boat ride Hoi An is held on the Hoai River – a tributary of Thu Bon River, flowing through Hoi An ancient town, Quang Nam province. The peaceful Hoai River located in the heart of the old town is seen as a symbol associated with the lives of the people here.

The river is the place where many activities take place such as Hoi An lantern festival, Hoi An lantern boating, taking wedding photos, etc. It is most crowded on weekends, holidays, and Tet.

Thanks to its location right in the city center with romantic scenery on both sides, it was chosen as a place to drop flower lanterns. The river, which is calm and quiet when the night comes, becomes brilliant and colorful with a cheerful and bustling atmosphere that makes Hoi An more attractive in the eyes of tourists.

The Best Time For Hoi An Lantern Boat Ride

Not only Hoi An but some other provinces and cities also organize flower lantern dropping such as Da Nang, Hue, Quang Tri, etc. However, these localities only hold it on a certain day of the year. In Hoi An, it is very popular. In Hoi An, lanterns are often released on the 1st, 14th, and 15th of the lunar calendar every month and every Saturday.

On these days, all the neighborhoods will turn off all the electricity, and street lights, and instead, they will hang lanterns in front of their houses. And those who like festivals and tourists will take Hoi An lantern boats to drop lanterns on the river every evening.

Normally, activities will start very early, around 4 pm the roads along the Hoai River in the Old Quarter have been banned from traffic. At 6 pm, the lanterns are lit and everyone is ready to go to the river to release the lanterns.

The Meaning Of Hoi An Flower Lanterns

Honoring the beauty of traditional culture

Lantern means flower lights, which can be understood simply, people will light up the space with brilliant flower lights. This activity has a spiritual meaning and is a cultural feature of Hoi An people in particular and Vietnamese people in general.

Therefore, it is often used in major festivals such as New Year’s Eve, Thuong Nguyen festival, and Buddha’s birthday… And even after many years, the people here still preserve and maintain it as a festival. customs, an image representing Hoi An people as well as tourism.

Great Spiritual Meaning

Besides the meaning of traditional cultural beauty, releasing Hoi An lanterns also has a profound spiritual value for both locals and tourists. When a flower lantern is lit, it will be like a prayer for luck and peace for yourself and your loved ones.

Taking the Hoi An lantern boats and dropping lanterns on according to the mindset of the people here is to bring good health and fortune. It is a simple understanding but makes everyone excited.

The Best Time for Hoi An Lantern Boat Rides

The first important factor that you need to pay attention to is timing. Hoi An is a city in the central region, so the climate is somewhat similar with two distinct seasons, the dry season and the rainy season.

If you want to see the full beauty of the brilliant lantern street and participate in the Hoi An lantern festival, which is extremely magical and romantic. You should come here in the dry season months, which is from March to September.

At this time, Hoi An is sunny, even hot, but very convenient for doing Hoi An lantern boat rides and sightseeing. Moreover, in the evening, it is very cool and comfortable, without worrying about the rain interrupting the journey.

Because if it rains, it will not be possible to drop the lanterns, the lights will get wet and turn off immediately. If possible, you should go to the 1st, 14th, and 15th of the lunar month or if you are too busy, you can go on the 7th. This is the time when people often participate in releasing lanterns on the Hoai River.

Where you can buy Flower lanterns?

You can easily buy along the banks of the Hoai River. They are made from very simple paper material and the price is also very cheap. Local people, including the elderly and children, offer flower lanterns for only 5k/item.

Hoi An Lantern Boat Ride Cost

If you are good at bargaining, you can buy it for 10k/3 pieces. If you don’t stand on both sides of the river to drop off the lanterns, renting Hoi An lantern boat costs 350,000VND for 40 minutes/ 6 people including the lanterns.