Top 30 interesting things to enjoy a wonderful evening in Hoi An.

1. Hoi An at night - A shimmering painting of the Quang land

If during the day, Hoi An brings ancient and simple beauty with its moss-covered yellow walls under the radiant sunlight, then at night, the ancient town becomes poetic with shimmering lights. As the sunset gradually fades, the town lights up and at this moment, thousands of lights seem to be printed on the night sky or reflected on the water surface, creating a different dimension, incredibly beautiful and surreal.

The night streets in Hoi An seem to have no sound of motorbikes, only the slow footsteps of distant tourists admiring the ancient, rustic features of Hoi An town. At night, everything in Hoi An suddenly becomes magically beautiful. The Bridge Pagoda also seems to become more silent, the Hoai River seems to be "poured" more lyrical and romantic, the ancient townhouses suddenly become strangely attractive. Sparkling lanterns and small streets along the Thu Bon River are filled with soft lights, creating a romantic and mysterious atmosphere. Small souvenir shops, vintage cafes and ancient houses with gentle lights create a relaxing and cozy space. Light music from bars and restaurants also has the opportunity to spill out into the streets, creating a unique symphony of Hoi An at night.

The boats on the Thu Bon River become more sparkling with red and yellow lights reflecting on the calm water surface. Hoi An at night is not only a journey to enjoy culture and cuisine but also a spiritual experience, where you can feel the harmony between past and present, tradition and modernity. Hoi An is truly a great destination for those who want to find peace and beauty amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life.

At night, the ancient town becomes poetic with sparkling lights

2. 30 interesting things to enjoy a wonderful evening in Hoi An

Exploring Hoi An ancient town when the sunlight has gone out, bringing you fascinating experiences. Below are 30 special things that you can only do when visiting Hoi An. Please refer to and complete the checklist for your trip to this nostalgic land!

1. Admire lanterns
2. Release lanterns
3. Take a walk at Moonlight Bridge
4. Check in at Moon Hill - Hoi An Memories Land
5. Check in at Light Road - Hoi An Memories Land
6. Check in to Bridge Pagoda
7. Immerse yourself in folk games
8. Visit Hoi An night market
9. Experience night cuisine (sidewalk BBQ, Xeo cake, Dap cake, Cao Lau, Beocake, spring rolls and more)
10. Enjoy the romantic atmosphere at rooftop cafes
11. Take a boat trip on Hoai River
12. Experience folk games (singing the Choi song, blindfolded smashing pots, etc.)
13. Admire An Bang beach at night
14. Take a walk in the ancient town
15. Stroll through the ancient town by cyclo
16. Watch puppet shows
17. Buy lanterns as souvenirs
18. Enjoy traditional cakes (mango cake, dumpling, cauldron cake, Day cake, Ich cake,etc.)
19. Admire the sunset at Cua Dai beach
20. Shopping for accessories (earrings, rings, bohemian bracelets), clothes, slippers and more in the ancient town
21. Visit ancient architectural works
22. Enjoy specialty wines in Hoi An (banana wine, rice wine, peach wine, etc.)
23. Watch a minishow at Hoi An Impression Theme Park
24. Enjoy unique cuisine at Non La restaurant of Hoi An Memories Land
25. Cycling around the ancient town
26. Visit the Hoi An Lune Center
27. Visit ancient houses
28. Experience exciting activities at Vinpearl Nam Hoi An Resort
29. "Float around" at bars and pubs along the Hoai River
30. Enjoy the real scene show in Hoi An

Releasing lanterns on the Hoai River at night

3. Why should you not miss Hoi An performance - Hoi An Memories show? 

As mentioned above, one of the interesting activities you can do to have a memorable evening in the ancient town is to enjoy the real scene show in Hoi An at Hoi An Memories Land. So why should you spend 60 minutes watching this artistic show? Here are some reasons proving that dedicating an evening to Hoi An performance - Hoi An Memories show is totally worth it:

• Spectacular and elaborate staging: Hoi An Memories show is known as the most beautiful real scene show in the world with a vast stage of up to 25,000 square meters and gathering nearly 500 professional actors, along with the modern sound and lighting system imported internationally. Thanks to owning a large stage, the show was able to recreate typical symbols of the city such as rows of ancient houses, coconut trees, street stalls and more. Besides, each prop used in the show is also individually designed with a 1:1 ratio, ensuring authenticity and vividness to each performance.
• Enchanting artistic performance: The soulful performance and enchanting choreography of professional actors fully recreated the historical scene and the thousands-of-life lifestyle of the local people. Every step and every movement of the actors is meticulously choreographed and when combined with lighting effects and lively music, it awakens all senses of the audiences. To be able to perform, the actors of the real scene show in Hoi An had to go through strict selection and practice diligently every day.

Hoi An performance - Hoi An Memories show is known as the most beautiful real scene show in the world

• Recreate the history and culture of Hoi An authentically: Through the show, the historical flow of the Vietnamese in general and of Hoi An in particular will be conveyed extremely authentically and spectacularly. The real scene show in Hoi An will take the audience on a time boat to explore the ancient town painting of more than 4 centuries ago through 5 main stages: Life - Wedding - Lamp & Sea - Integration - Ao Dai. In particular, the Ao Dai and historical relics such as Princess Huyen Tran's wedding will help spread traditional beauty, patriotism as well as portray the image of a peaceful Vietnam.
• Recognized by the international public: Hoi An performance - Hoi An Memories show has been rated by Reuters news agency as "the most eye-catching and beautiful show in the world". Along with that, more than 200 other international newspapers have quoted and praised the show. Furthermore, the show was also presented at Time Square in New York in 2019. Besides, the show Hoi An Memories was also awarded "Leading Historical Spectacle Show" - Leading historical performance show from the bilingual magazine Wanderlust Tips during the Best Hotels - Resort Awards ceremony.

These sharings will not be able to fully describe the magnificence and splendor of the real scene show in Hoi An. Therefore, seeing once is better than hearing a hundred times, so spend an evening when you visit Hoi An to immerse yourself in the artistic space that the show brings. Remember, thí Hoi An performance will be performed every night of the week, except for Tuesday, so please arrange your schedule accordingly not to miss it.

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Under the magical lights, Hoi An at night exudes a romantic, seductive and poetic beauty like a multi-colored oil painting, captivating the hearts of many tourists. Being in the top 20 most attractive nightlife spots on the planet, it is enough to see that Hoi An is a place where tourists can admire interesting activities and experience many emotions. Don't forget to contact Hoi An Memories Land if you want to enjoy the real scene show in Hoi An when you come here!

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