About
Hội An Ancient Town was recognised by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site on 4 December 1999. The story begins with a letter from Mr Tư Đèn, a lantern maker over eighty (a fictional character), about his family's legend of the "Eternal Lantern".
It is a lantern that never goes out, made from four materials Hội An offers to those who listen: bamboo sticks, silk, paint and candlelight. His eyesight is failing, so he asks you to walk the town with him and gather the four materials so he can make the lantern himself.
A walk of about 1.1 km through six stops:
- The Japanese Covered Bridge
- Tấn Ký Ancient House
- The Hoài River bank at the end of Lê Lợi street
- The Phúc Kiến Assembly Hall
- Hội An Market
- The Hoài River dock near Cẩm Nam Bridge
At each stop Mr Tư tells you the story of the place, then you answer questions, take photos, play a small game and taste a Quảng dish. With all four materials gathered, you make a lantern and light it by the Hoài River.
📍 Start: The Japanese Covered Bridge (Chùa Cầu).
🏁 Finish: The Hoài River dock, near Cẩm Nam Bridge.
⏱ Duration: about 3–4 hours, a leisurely afternoon.
🚶 Distance: about 1.1 km on flat ground.
🕘 Suggested schedule: 14:00 Japanese Covered Bridge, 14:40 Tấn Ký Ancient House, 15:20 Hoài River bank, 15:50 Phúc Kiến Assembly Hall. Then 16:30 Hội An Market and 17:20–18:00 Hoài River dock; times are only suggestions, so take it easy.
💰 Possible costs:
- Hội An Ancient Town fee: the game does not require going inside any heritage site. Since 10 Aug 2026 the fee is 20,000 VND per person for each building you enter (Japanese Covered Bridge, assembly halls, old houses…), free for children under 16; ticketing in the old town may differ, so ask at a ticket booth before you go in.
- Source: danang.gov.vn (Da Nang City Council Resolution 98/2026/NQ-HĐND, in force from 10 Aug 2026), checked on 25 Oct 2026, subject to change.
- Afternoon snacks and drinks at Hội An Market: at your own expense.
⚠️ Notes: cover your shoulders inside the old houses and assembly hall, and keep quiet in places of worship. In the flood season (around October–November) the Hoài riverbank can flood, so check the weather before you go.
💡 Tips: bring a hat, drinking water and a long-sleeved shirt. Stay on to watch the old town light up after you finish.
Rules
- Suggested itinerary (Vietnam time):
- 14:00–14:35 · Japanese Covered Bridge, end of Tran Phu street. Then walk 240 m, about 4 minutes.
- 14:40–15:15 · Tan Ky Ancient House, 101 Nguyen Thai Hoc. Then walk 150 m, about 3 minutes.
- 15:20–15:45 · Rest at Hoai River bank, end of Le Loi street (Bach Dang road). There are small games and puzzles. Then walk 340 m, about 6 minutes.
- 15:50–16:25 · Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, 46 Tran Phu. Then walk 170 m, about 3 minutes.
- 16:30–17:15 · Hoi An Market, snack time. Then walk 150 m, about 3 minutes.
- 17:20–18:00 · Hoai River dock near the foot of Cam Nam bridge, end of the journey.
- The times are just suggestions. It is advisable to start around 14:00–14:30 to enter Phuc Kien Assembly Hall before it closes (usually around 17:30). If you are late, shorten your break at the riverbank. You can also play in the morning, starting around 08:30, when Tan Ky Ancient House is open.
- Tickets: strolling through the ancient town, riverbank, and market is free. Entry to the Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky Ancient House, and Phuc Kien Assembly Hall requires a ticket. From August 10, 2026, the entrance fee for the ancient town of Hoi An is 20,000 VND/person for each site, with the same price for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors, and children under 16 are free. Visiting all three sites costs about 60,000 VND/person. Please check the price at the ticket counter as regulations may change.
- Reference opening hours: Tan Ky Ancient House approximately 8:30–17:45; Phuc Kien Assembly Hall approximately 7:00/8:00–17:30. Please ask at the ticket counter when close to the afternoon hours. You can still enjoy the experience without entering, as all questions have hints in the narration.
- Safety: The ancient town is a pedestrian area during certain hours, but there are still bicycles, electric vehicles carrying passengers, and sometimes motorbikes. On Bach Dang street by the river, please walk close to the curb, watch out for small children, and do not stand too close to the edge where there are no railings. In the evening, the streets can be very crowded, so keep your wallet and phone secure.
- Rainy season (around October–November): The water in the Hoai River may overflow onto Bach Dang street. In that case, please stop at the nearest dry spot, as the riverbank check-in points have a radius of about 50 m. If there is a flood warning, please reschedule for another day.
- Worship places: The Japanese Covered Bridge and Phuc Kien Assembly Hall are places of worship. Please dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees, speak softly, and do not take close-up photos of people praying. There are no games inside the assembly hall; questions can only be answered after exiting the gate.
- There are 6 GPS check-in points. Please stand outside for a few seconds to stabilize the GPS. The photo-taking points require camera access. Please ask for permission before taking photos of vendors.
- The games have no losers: if you answer incorrectly, you can choose again; if you lose a small game, you can play again.
- Mr. Tu Den and the “Eternal Lantern” are fictional parts of the game. Information about the locations is based on verified materials.
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