Hoi An Lantern Festival & Lunar New Year (Tet) 2027: Pedestrian Cordons and Private Car Pickup Points
During the 2027 Year of the Goat Lunar New Year, the First Full Moon Festival (Tet Nguyen Tieu), and monthly full-moon lantern nights, Hoi An Ancient Town in Hoi An Ward, Da Nang City switches off electric streetlamps in favor of glowing silk lanterns. Because pedestrian barriers expand earlier and thousands of visitors exit simultaneously between 21:00 and 22:00, pre-arranging a private car at a designated perimeter parking lot ensures a smooth ride back.
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During the Lunar New Year of the Goat (Tet Dinh Mui 2027) and the First Full Moon Festival (Nguyen Tieu in February 2027), the historic streets of Hoi An Ward, Da Nang City glow with thousands of silk lanterns, assembly hall ceremonies and candlelit paper boats along the Hoai River. Because authorities expand the pedestrian-only zone earlier on festival days and thousands of visitors exit simultaneously between 20:30 and 22:00, pre-arranging a round-trip private car and pinning your exact perimeter pickup hub saves your family from long walks and evening ride-hailing bottlenecks.
2027 Hoi An Tet Dinh Mui & Full Moon Lantern Festival traffic calendar
Spring festivities in Hoi An Old Town span from the Lunar New Year’s Eve flower markets through the 16th day of the first lunar month (February 2027), with three distinct traffic control windows:
| 2027 Spring Festival Phase | Key Cultural Highlights in Hoi An Old Town | Motor Vehicle Closure Window | Recommended Arrival & Evening Pickup Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Flower Market & Lunar New Year’s Eve | Flower markets along Tran Hung Dao – Nguyen Hue, Bai Choi folk games, riverside countdown | Early perimeter barriers from 14:00 until after 23:00 | Arrive before 15:30; schedule pickup at 21:30 or after 00:30 |
| 1st to 5th Day of Tet Dinh Mui 2027 | Hoai River lantern displays, traditional boat races on the Thu Bon River, temple blessings | Extended daytime and evening pedestrian hours (peak 15:00 – 22:00) | Visit My Son or Cam Thanh in the morning, enter Old Town at 16:00, depart 20:45 – 21:15 |
| Nguyen Tieu Full Moon Festival (14th–16th Lunar Day) | Ceremonies at Fujian, Cantonese and Chaozhou Assembly Halls; electric street lights dimmed for candle lanterns | Highest foot traffic from 17:00 to 22:00 along Tran Phu, Bach Dang and Nguyen Hoang | Arrive before 16:30; pin pickup at An Hoi Islet or Hai Ba Trung intersection |
If your group arrives at Da Nang Train Station during the 2027 holiday period and needs direct transfers to Nam Hoi An resorts or Hoi An Old Town, see our Da Nang Train Station to Vinpearl Nam Hoi An and Hoiana private car and Da Nang Train Station to Hoi An Old Town private transfer.
3 congestion-free perimeter pickup hubs for 4–16 seat cars on festival nights
On peak Tet and Full Moon evenings in 2027, traffic police block motor vehicles from entering the inner lantern streets. Instead of waiting behind road barriers, your Sun Travel driver coordinates pickup at one of three accessible perimeter hubs with the shortest walking distance:
- Hai Ba Trung – Phan Chau Trinh intersection parking lot: Just a 150-to-200-metre level walk from Tran Phu Street and the Fujian Assembly Hall. This spacious paved lot allows 4-, 7- and 16-seat vehicles to turn directly onto Hai Ba Trung Street toward An Bang Beach and Da Nang, bypassing inner-town gridlock.
- Head of Nguyen Hoang – La Hoi Street (southern edge of An Hoi Islet): A 180-to-250-metre walk from the Japanese Covered Bridge and Nguyen Hoang Night Market. Ideal after releasing paper river lanterns or watching Bai Choi performances, with quick exit access via Hung Vuong Street.
- Cua Dai – Tran Nhan Tong junction (eastern perimeter): Convenient for groups dining along the Cam Chau riverside or heading south across Cua Dai Bridge to Hoiana Resort & Golf and Vinpearl Nam Hoi An in Duy Nghia Commune, Da Nang City.
Combining morning sightseeing with the evening Hoi An Lantern Festival
To avoid midday crowds inside the ancient quarter during the first week of Tet 2027, structure your charter day from the quiet valley to the coast:
- Morning (07:00 – 11:00) at My Son Sanctuary: Start the morning in the peaceful mountain valley of My Son Sanctuary in Thu Bon Commune, enjoying cool spring weather and the 09:15 AM Cham cultural performance before crowds build.
- Afternoon (14:00 – 16:30) at Cam Thanh Coconut Forest: Glide through the shaded nipa palm canals by bamboo basket boat while your extra jackets, strollers and shopping bags stay locked inside your private car.
- Evening (17:00 – 21:00) at the Hoi An Lantern Festival: Walk unencumbered into the candlelit streets of Hoi An Old Town for dinner and riverside lantern floating.
Advance booking tips and driver coordination for Full Moon nights
- Lock in your 20:30 – 22:00 return vehicle in advance: When the Full Moon lantern ceremony wraps up around 21:00, thousands of visitors seek transport at once, causing long waits for street taxis or app rides. Having a dedicated private car waiting at a pre-pinned perimeter lot means your family can get straight into an air-conditioned car.
- Message your driver 15–20 minutes before walking out: Send a quick WhatsApp or KakaoTalk message while finishing dessert so your driver can pre-cool the vehicle and pull up to the meeting point. For multi-day spring itineraries across Central Vietnam, consult our South Central Vietnam and Central Highlands road trip handbook.
Frequently Asked Questions: Hoi An Lantern Festival & Tet 2027 Private Car Pickups
During the 2027 Tet Lantern Festival and Full Moon night, what is the listed starting price for a round-trip private car to My Son?
Current starting rates for Da Nang ↔ My Son Sanctuary (round trip with sightseeing): 4-seat car from US$40, 7-seat car from US$42 and 16-seat van from US$61. The listed price includes fuel, road tolls and parking; Sun Travel quotes the final fare based on your pickup and drop-off points, itinerary and departure time.
Can private cars drive right up to the Japanese Covered Bridge on Tet 2027 or Full Moon Lantern Festival nights?
No. The historic core around the Japanese Covered Bridge, Tran Phu Street and Bach Dang riverside is strictly pedestrian-only. Your driver meets you at the Hai Ba Trung – Phan Chau Trinh parking lot or the head of Nguyen Hoang Street on An Hoi Islet, just 150 to 250 metres away.
Do the listed private car fares to Hoi An include perimeter parking lot fees on festival nights?
Yes. Starting fares for 4-seat, 7-seat and 16-seat vehicles shown in the price box cover fuel, road tolls and official perimeter parking lot entry fees in Hoi An.
Which pickup hub requires the shortest walk for seniors visiting the Fujian Assembly Hall during the Nguyen Tieu Festival?
The Hai Ba Trung – Phan Chau Trinh intersection parking lot is the closest and flattest hub, located only 150 to 180 metres along level pavement from the Fujian Assembly Hall on Tran Phu Street.
What if festival crowds slow our walk back to the car by 20 to 30 minutes?
Pickup waiting time, schedule adjustments, and cancellation conditions are confirmed per trip request before departure.
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