It is with great regret that you neglect Hoi An as it’s considered as a magnificent travel destination where you can get amazing nightlife experiences you have not ever thought before. With the poetic landscapes flattered by lit colorful lanterns and exciting activities which you can enjoy, Hoi An will be an indispensable choice for your Hoi An day trips.
Walk in the ancient town illuminated by lanterns at night
Hoi An at night is further different from its plain image in daylight. People will be awestruck by its phenomenal appearance. It’s also a great opportunity to live in the tranquil atmosphere without bustling activities as the town’s authority does not allow traffic from 6:00PM every day. For international travelers, fascinating images of lanterns hung up everywhere in the town when all electric lights are switched off will remind them of the fairyland which they often see in fairy stories. In fact, walking the ancient town at night lets you enjoy the fanciful scenery at each of its corners.
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Drop twinkling light flowers on the river
Not only do you dip yourself into the sparkling scenery of Hoi An, but also grab a chance to drop colorful light flowers on Hoai River. Imagine a miraculous river full of lanterns beautifully decorated with different patterns and lit candles; it’s clearly a spectacular scene you will absolutely be amazed and also find it very difficult to catch in each of your journeys around the world. The locals believe that each of the light flowers will bring the wonderful luck and happiness for the loved people as well as the family of the one dropping it down onto the river.
Explore night markets
Obviously, among nightlife experiences in Hoi An, which are indispensable for your Hoi An day trips, exploring night markets is fairly interesting. There is no doubt that Hoi An is regarded as the coolest nightlife markets in the world as it is completely different with the coming of night. The market last in 7 hours from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Especially, you can wander around to contemplate the bustling market of Hoi An at night without shopping for anything. Anyway, there are lots of things fascinating you such as lanterns in different shapes, silk, handicrafts, and stunning dishes like Quang noodle soup, Cao Lau, and others.
Relax at cafés and bars
When the dark covers the sky of the ancient town, one of the wonderful nightlife experiences in Hoi An is supposed to relax at cafés and bars. Dozens of bars and pubs with different styles will fascinate travelers when they wish to look for their own amazing atmosphere to enjoy their favorite drinks. Some comprise White Marble Wine Bar, Q-Bar, Dive Bar, Tam Tam Bar, Fusion Café, Before and Now Bar, Mango Rooms, and so forth.
Play a traditional game – Bai choi
This is surely one of the nightlife experiences in Hoi An as it carries an ancient color of Vietnam. It’s known that the game attracts not only domestic travelers, but also foreigners; how to play it is quite similar to how to play a bingo game. Just need to buy a few playing cards and then listen to folk songs from the game controller. The end of each of the songs is one playing card’s name; the winner is the person holding the cards with those ends.
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