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Hoi An Night Market

Getting around: Along the riverfront on An Hoi Island, just across the bridge from the main Ancient Town — an easy walk from most Ancient Town accommodations.
Hours: Typically open evenings, roughly 5pm-11pm.

Hoi An Night Market is a lantern-lit strip of stalls along the riverbank selling clothing, crafts, and street food, with the added photogenic bonus of small paper lanterns sold for visitors to float down the river as wishes. It's touristy and can get crowded, but it's also genuinely pretty — the string lights and lantern-stalls make for one of the better evening photo opportunities in the country.

It pairs naturally with a walk through the already lantern-lit Ancient Town on the opposite bank, and most visitors combine the two into a single evening out.

Hoi An Night Market FAQs

Is it worth visiting given how touristy it is?

Yes — despite being aimed at tourists, the lantern-lit riverside atmosphere is genuinely attractive and worth experiencing at least once.

Can I float a lantern on the river?

Yes, small paper lanterns are sold along the riverbank for visitors to light and float downstream as a wish, a popular activity here.

Is bargaining expected?

Yes, particularly for souvenirs and crafts.

What's the best time to go?

Just after sunset, when the lanterns are lit but there's still enough ambient light for photos.

Is it good for food?

Yes, there are plenty of street food stalls, though quality varies — ask locals or your hotel for current recommendations.

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