In pictures: Hoi An Ancient Town teeming with visitors on National Day holiday
The five-day National Day holiday has drawn a huge influx of visitors to the ancient town of Hoi An, now part of Da Nang. On the very first day of the holiday, every road and corner of the old town teemed with holidaymakers.
Electric shuttle buses operate at full capacity, ferrying visitors from car parks to the heart of Hoi An Ancient Town.Chau Thuong Van Street in the town centre draws immense crowds.The Japanese Covered Bridge, an iconic symbol of Hoi An, teems with visitors looking for the perfect photo opportunity.The streets along the Hoai River remain heavily congested, with barely a patch of empty space visible.Yet many visitors still manage to find a quiet spot for a few fleeting moments, enough to capture a memorable photograph.Two visitors sit and converse leisurely, observing the rhythm of life in Hoi An through time-worn windows.A young woman poses in a traditional conical hat outside an art gallery.Boat trips along the Hoai River remain one of the most highly sought-after experiences.A highlight of this year’s holiday remains the interactive spaces at Hoi An Creative Week 2026.Visitors observe an artisan meticulously weaving a hammock from fibres of the Chinese parasol tree.A display of terracotta pottery captivates children and families.A visitor delights in trying on a colourful lion dance headpiece at an outdoor exhibition space highlighting folk arts.At Hoai River Square and An Hoi Sculpture Garden, numerous handicraft stalls and recycled-craft and mask-painting workshops welcome attendees.Children and young people enthusiastically craft their own unique works.Everyone seeks to acquire a meaningful souvenir.
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