The ancient city of Hoi An is legendary for its very short and narrow streets laid out in a winding crossing chessboard pattern – and silk lanterns, its most famous handicraft.
The ancient city of Hoi An is legendary for its very short and narrow streets laid out in a winding crossing chessboard pattern – and silk lanterns, its most famous handicraft.
In the evening, restaurants and shops along the city streets are alit with the glimmer and sparkle of the lanterns creating a vibrant and elegant atmosphere for the World Cultural Heritage site.
Handmade and environmentally friendly, the colourful lanterns come in a wide variety of rich designs, styles, and patterns made of bamboo, wood, metal, silk and paper.
Some evening photos of the shimmering light of lanterns reflecting off Hoi An ancient city streets:
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| Lanterns hung everywhere, from small restaurants ... |
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| ... to luxury restaurants |
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| Outside a painting stall |
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| Lanterns used to lighten |
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| A couple of carp lanterns |
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| Lanterns used as decoration |
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| Nguyen Phuc Chu most often called a street of lanterns |
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| Two young people choosing lanterns as souvenirs for friends |
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| These lanterns sell for VND50,000-70,000 each |
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| This small lantern sold for VND5,000 |
(Source:VOV)
