Going Places: Discovery Bicycle Tours’ Vietnam: Hoi An’s Dazzling Lights, Tranquil Countryside

Discovering Hoi An, Vietnam with Discovery Bicycle Tours

By Karen Rubin, Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com

Hoi An, Vietnam is a city that evokes the image of "dazzling" and resembles Venice. The first glimpse of the city at night, as you walk over the Hội An bridge into Old Town, is breathtaking. The colored lights and lanterns popping out of the darkness, the silhouette of sampan boats rowing on the river, and the reflections on the water's surface all contribute to this stunning view.

The scene is reminiscent of Venice, with the crush of people crossing the bridge similar to the Ponte di Rialto, albeit with the added chaos of motorbikes navigating through the crowd. The Japanese Covered Bridge also draws comparisons to Venice's Bridge of Sighs.

The first glimpse in the night as we walk over the Hội An bridge into Old Town and suddenly see the colored lights and lanterns popping out of the darkness...

Author's summary: Discover Hoi An's dazzling lights and tranquil countryside.

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Long Island Press Long Island Press — 2025-10-30

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