Hội An was crowded with tourists, both Vietnamese and foreign. The few days prior to Tết it was so crowded that we abandoned our policy of “stand where you are if you get separated and lost.” Instead, we decided it would be easiest to push through the crowd alone for a half mile and meet at the bridge that would lead back to our house.
But there is a good reason the crowds flock to Hội An; it is charming. We never tired of looking at the lanterns, buildings, and boats. And there was constant entertainment as the tourist posed to get the perfect selfie.
There are numerous lantern shops in Hội An.All the streets in the historic district of Hội An are lined with lanterns.This is the market where we bought vegetables, herbs, and eggs.Walking to marketIn the historic district of Hội An.We passed by this wall daily, and almost every time there was a couple posing for photos.
Streets of Hội AnThe week before Tết, it was impossible to walk on the sidewalks in town as they were full of yellow flowers for sale.Boats on Thu Bồn RiverCao lầu noodles are pictured in the basket on the right. They can only be made in Hội An.We visited Quan Kong Temple with a university student from Da Nang. The students lead free walking tours to practice English.We called these the baby stroller tours. We did not take one.Riverside walkEthan and Logan with the paintings they made at their traditional Vietnamese painting class.The street stalls and local restaurants near our house had little chairs and tables, or at least we felt they were little.Flowers for Tết
There were also many couples posing for pictures on the river at night. The other boats are full of people who bought paper lanterns to launch on the river.
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Hongying Li
7 years ago
Food is so fresh! Through your photos we get to know the local people’s ordinary life. Thank you! I like Logan and Ethan’s drawing.
Maria
7 years ago
I love all of the brightly colored lanterns and flowers!
The kids are really becoming citizens of the world!!!
Food is so fresh! Through your photos we get to know the local people’s ordinary life. Thank you! I like Logan and Ethan’s drawing.
I love all of the brightly colored lanterns and flowers!
The kids are really becoming citizens of the world!!!