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Thu Bon River Lantern Boats

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Thu Bon River Lantern Boats

Hoi An, Vietnam
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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70–93°F
CurrencyVND
LanguageVietnamese
TimezoneUTC+07:00
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Sweet spotPeak Feb–Apr. Go in May for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightMar · 52%
WarmestJun · 93°F
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Each evening, wooden boats strung with colorful silk lanterns drift along the Thu Bon River beside Hoi An's old town, a nightly ritual that becomes especially spectacular during the monthly Full Moon Lantern Festival, when townspeople switch off electric lights and float paper lanterns downriver for good luck.

Know before you go

  • Time your visit around the 14th day of the lunar month to catch the Full Moon Lantern Festival.
  • Buy a floating paper lantern from a riverside vendor and release it yourself for good luck.
  • Book an evening boat ride an hour before sunset to see the riverfront lights come on gradually.

Pairs well with

An Bang Beach
3 mi away
Hang Sơn Đoòng
174 mi away
Son Doong Cave
174 mi away
Thien Duong Cave
180 mi away

Frequently asked questions

Where is Thu Bon River Lantern Boats?

Thu Bon River Lantern Boats is in Hoi An, Vietnam.

What is Thu Bon River Lantern Boats known for?

Each evening, wooden boats strung with colorful silk lanterns drift along the Thu Bon River beside Hoi An's old town, a nightly ritual that becomes especially spectacular during the monthly Full Moon Lantern Festival, when townspeople switch off electric lights and float paper lanterns downriver for good luck.

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