Visitors to Hoi An in Central Quang Nam province enjoy strolling around the city at night by the colourful light of lanterns, which are hung in front of houses, restaurants and hotels.
Visitors to Hoi An in Central Quang Nam province enjoy strolling around the city at night by the colourful light of lanterns, which are hung in front of houses, restaurants and hotels.
Lanterns are made in all shapes and sizes to suit different tastes and budgets. They are considered to be the souls of the city and often used to decorate places during festivals and religious services.
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Hoi An by lantern light |
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| The sky and stars are beautified by the sublime light |
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From small inns |
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To luxury restaurants |
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At a galery |
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Inside a house |
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Fish-shaped lanterns at souvernir and jewelry shops |
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Even in every nook and cranny |
Heading north, visitors walk along the Hoai River on Bach Dang Road, then cross An Hoi Bridge into Nguyen Phuc Chu Str on the other side of the river to see the dazzling light reflecting from different lanterns. This is a famous place where they can make a good choice of lanterns at a more reasonable price than at shops in downtown.
Lantern frames are made from bamboo, steel or wood and the covers from paper, silk or cloth. Traditional designs are preserved, but the only difference is local people now use electric bubs instead of candles to light the lanterns.
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The warm light of lanterns makes an unforgetable impression on visitors |
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Lantern chosen as souvernir |
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A lantern costs from VND50,000-70,000 |
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A girl's favourite choice |
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Nguyen Phuc Chu Str at night |
