Hoi An tops Asia’s lantern festival list for year-end travel
VOV.VN - Digital travel platform Agoda has shone a light on some of Asia’s most enchanting lantern festivals coming up in the remainder of the year, with the festival in Vietnam’s Hoi An Ancient City in top position.
Agoda reveals that the full-moon lantern festival in Hoi An transforms the historic riverside town into a mesmerizing landscape of color and light. Streets are illuminated with vibrant lanterns, while the Thu Bon River glows with hundreds of floating lights, creating a scene both magical and serene.
This monthly celebration, deeply rooted in local tradition, allows visitors to release lanterns and make wishes, offering a deeply personal and visually stunning experience. Agoda praises the event as a beautiful tribute to Vietnam’s cultural heritage and a must-visit for travelers seeking a blend of tranquility, tradition, and wonder.
Rounding off the list are other standout lantern festivals across Asia, including Japan’s Nara Tokae & Obon in August, China’s Mid-Autumn Festival in October, Thailand’s Yi Peng & Loy Krathong in November, and the Philippines’ Giant Lantern Festival in December.
These festivals offer a calendar full of light-filled cultural experiences, making Asia a glowing destination through the end of the year.
Time Out: Ha Giang, Hoi An among world’s 44 most beautiful places
VOV.VN - The northern mountainous province of Ha Giang and the ancient city of Hoi An in central Quang Nam province have been ranked among the Top 44 most beautiful places in the world by renowned UK-based travel magazine Time Out.
