Experience

Áo dài photo walk in Hội An

  • 2 hours
  • Private session, 1 to 6 travellers
  • Meets at the Japanese Bridge, Hội An

Overview

Two hours with a Lantern Lens photographer at sunrise, when Hội An Ancient Town is almost empty and the light on the yellow walls is soft. Pick an áo dài at the rental shop the evening before, or bring your own.

Your photographer knows the corners that work at each hour, from the river to the lantern lanes, and helps with poses if you want. You get your edited photos by email within 48 hours.

Highlights

  • Sunrise in the old town before the crowds
  • A local photographer for two hours
  • Áo dài rental included
  • Edited photos within 48 hours

Itinerary

Local partnerHosted by a family or business we work with

  1. Meet your photographer

    At the Japanese Bridge, in your áo dài.

    Japanese Bridge, Hội AnLocal partner

  2. The river at first light

    Boats and the water along Bạch Đằng street.

    Bạch Đằng street, Hội An

  3. Yellow walls of Trần Phú street

    The old shophouses before the shutters open.

    Trần Phú street, Hội An

  4. Lantern lanes

    The small lanes between the main streets.

    Hội An Ancient Town

  5. Pick your favourites

    Look through the shots on the camera and choose the ones to edit.

    Hội An Ancient Town

  6. End of the walk

    Breakfast is up to you; your photographer can suggest a café.

    Hội An Ancient Town

Local partners on this tour

Yellow shophouses in Hội An Ancient Town

Photo tours in Hội An, Quảng Nam

Lantern Lens Photo Tours

On this tour: Photographer and áo dài rental

Local photographers who shoot the old town at sunrise, before the crowds. They also run the áo dài rental for this walk.

Sunrise or lantern-night sessionsÁo dài rental
Meet our local partners

What's included

Included

  • Two hours with a local photographer
  • Áo dài rental, one outfit
  • 30 edited photos within 48 hours
  • Drinking water

Not included

  • Hotel transfers
  • Extra outfits
  • Hair and make-up

Good to know

Are there áo dài for men and children?

Yes. Give us heights when you book and the shop sets sizes aside.

What if it rains?

Light rain often makes good photos. In heavy rain we move your session to another morning or refund you.

Can I get all the photos?

You get 30 edited photos. The full unedited set is available for a small extra fee.

Can I cancel?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.

Reviews

“We met the photographer at 5:30 and had the old town nearly to ourselves. The photos arrived the next evening.”
ML
Mei Lin TanSingapore

From US$55 per person

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