Pocket tips for watching the Best Hoi An Memories Show

Experience watching the Best Hoi An Memories Show

Hoi An Memories Showis the world’s most spectacular outdoor live performance, recreating the history, culture and people of Hoi An. If you are planning to visit Hoi An, don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy this special show!

• The largest outdoor live show in Vietnam, with a 25,000m2 stage and a capacity of up to 3,300 spectators.
• Gathering more than 500 professional actors with modern sound and lighting systems.
• Telling the story of Hoi An’s history and culture through 5 performances: Life, Wedding, Lights and Sea, Wharf, Ao Dai.
• Praised by international press as the most beautiful show in the world.

Ideal timeto see the showand performance times

Show time:20:00 – 21:15 daily, except Tuesday.Gate opens:17:00. Come early to visit the park and enjoy other activities.

Location:Hoi An Impression Theme Park, 200 Nguyen Tri Phuong, Cam Nam, Hoi An, Quang Nam.See directions here.

Best time

• Dry season (February – August):This is the best time to travel to Hoi An in general and watch the Hoi An Memories show in particular. The dry, cool weather will help you comfortably enjoy the outdoor show without worrying about the effects of storms.
• Avoid the rainy season (September – January):During the rainy season, shows may be cancelled due to bad weather.

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Select ticket type

The most importantexperience in watching Hoi An Memories show is choosing the ticket type and seat. Hoi An Memories show tickets are divided into 3 categories:

• ECO:Seat closest to the stage, giving you the chance to see the actors perform firsthand. Most economical ticket price.
• HIGH:Central location, panoramic view of the stage, allowing you to fully enjoy the performances. Reasonable ticket prices.
• VIP:The highest, covered position, allowing you to enjoy the entire show in the most comfortable way. The ticket price is the highest and is usually reserved for invited guests.
• Children’s tickets:Children under 1m are free of charge.

Choose the best seat?

Hoi An Memories Stage is designed outdoors on a large scale. Choosing where to sit greatly affects your experience. Seats are divided into 3 categories, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.

• Eco Chair:
  • Advantages:Closest to the stage. Most economical ticket price.
  • Cons:Limited visibility, may not be able to capture the entire stage. Sound can be a bit loud.
  • Experience:If you want to experience the show on a budget and don’t care too much about the view, you can choose Eco seats.
• High Chair:
  • Advantages:Reasonable ticket price. In the middle of the stands, panoramic view, clearly observing the developments on stage. Moderate sound, easy to feel the sound and light effects.
  • Disadvantage:Ticket price is higher than Eco seat.
  • Experience: If you want a good view, a panoramic view of the stage and a reasonable ticket price, High seats are the best choice.
• VIP Seats:
  • Advantages:Top row, covered. Panoramic view, covering the entire stage and surrounding space. Best experience, unaffected by the weather.
  • Disadvantages:Limited seats, usually reserved for invited guests. Highest ticket prices.

Experience booking tickets to see Hoi An Impression show

To ensure you have a good seat and get the best deals, you should book tickets to Hoi An Memories show at least 2 days in advance, especially during peak season (February – August) and holidays. There are 2 ways to book tickets:

1. Book online:via thewebsite to book cheap tickets:Hoi An Memories Show Tickets, always with the best and most preferential prices. When booking tickets online, you will receive an electronic ticket via email. You need to present this electronic ticket when coming to see the show.

2. Buy directly: at the ticket counter at Hoi An Impression Theme Park: 200 Nguyen Tri Phuong (turn left), Cam Nam ward, Hoi An city, Quang Nam.

Experience of traveling to Hoi An Memories show

1. Travel from Da Nang:The distance from Da Nang city center to Hoi An Memories show is about 30 km by road, taking about 45-60 minutes to travel. You can choose the means of transport according to your needs:

• Taxi: About 25-30 USD/trip. Fast but more expensive.
• Rent a 2-way tourist car in Da Nang : 25 USD/4 seats, 30 USD/7 seats, 50 USD/16 seats.
• Motorbike:Rental price 150,000 VND/day, parking fee at the port is 10,000 VND/bike. Flexible time, low cost. However, you need to have experience driving long distances and learn the route carefully.

2. Travel from Hoi An:

• Electric car:Cheap, only about 20,000 VND/person, but may have to wait a long time.
• Wooden boat:An interesting experience, sightseeing Hoai River. Boat picks up guests at 66 Bach Dang.
• Walking:Walking and admiring the old town scenery, suitable for those who love exploring.

Experience:no matter what means of transport you use, you should always allow for travel time, such as traffic jams, vehicle breakdowns, to avoid missing the show.

The best combined itinerary from Da Nang to see the Hoi An show

Fully explore Hoi An in just one afternoon or evening. Below is the optimal itinerary suggested for you, and is chosen by many tourists when traveling from Da Nang by motorbike or car.

• 14:00 – 16:00:Travel from Da Nang to visit Bay Mau Coconut Forest Hoi An .
• 16:00 – 18:30:Explore Hoi An Ancient Town.
• 18:30 – 19:00:Move to Hoi An Impression Theme Park.
• 19:00 – 21:00:Enjoy Hoi An Memories show.
• 21:00 – 22:00:Stroll around, have dinner in Hoi An or return to Da Nang.

Advantages:make the most of your time visiting famous tourist attractions in Hoi An, saving effort and travel time.

TIP suggestions for booking cars and combos with the best prices

• Round-trip shuttle combo from Da Nang: 4-seat car: 35 USD, 7-seat car: 40 USD, 16-seat car: 55 USD
• Seven-acre coconut forest ticket : Adults: 5 USD, Children: 3 USD.
• Hoi An Memories ECO seat ticket: Adults: 20 USD, Children: 6 USD.

What are the top 5 performances in the show?

• Life: recreating the customs and daily life of ancient Hoi An people.
• Wedding: reenactment of the wedding of Princess Huyen Tran and the King of Champa.
• Lamp and Sea: the love story of a Hoi An girl and a sailor boy.
• Ben Bo: recreates the bustling commercial port of Hoi An in the 18th-19th centuries.
• Ao Dai: the show ends with images of girls wearing Ao Dai, conveying the message of a modern, dynamic Hoi An.

Clothing: What to wear to see Hoi An Memories show?

Although it is an international art show, Hoi An Memories does not require overly luxurious costumes. You can choose comfortable clothes that are suitable for the weather to fully enjoy the show. Here are some suggestions for you:

• Dry season (February – August):Hoi An weather is quite hot during the day. However, the Hoi An Memories show takes place in the evening so the atmosphere will be more pleasant. You can choose to wear comfortable, sweat-absorbent clothes, combined with a thin jacket in case it gets chilly at night.
• Rainy season (September – January):Bring a raincoat or umbrella to guard against sudden rain showers.
• Prioritize low-cut, easy-to-move shoes:Because you will have to move around a lot in the park before going to see the show.