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City exploration game

Hội An Legends: The Spirit Lantern

4.33Player rating
Play at your pace · usually 88 min 2.8 km Hoi An App-guided
Play in
English

The experience

About this quest

  • Step back in time and discover the enchanting sights of Hội An,
  • This isn't your ordinary walking tour—it's a thrilling adventure where you'll play the hero in a captivating mystery,
  • Embark on this unforgettable escape quest and discover the extraordinary within the ordinary,
  • Join Aiko, your expert guide, on a quest to protect the legendary Spirit Lantern,
  • Decipher age-old riddles, explore hidden corners of the city, and immerse yourself in the stories whispered by ancient walls. 

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Families, couples and escape-room fans visiting the Ancient Town get a story-led way to see the Japanese Bridge, Tan Ky old house, museums and markets, solving riddles at each stop as they help protect a legendary lantern. Expect about 2 hours and 2.8 km on foot. If you would rather ask questions of a live guide, or cannot manage nearly 3 km in the Hoi An sun, pick something else.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Discover history with a twist of romance and mystery in this ancient port town

  • Crack codes, follow clues, gain XP and join forces with your team

  • Explore Merchant Houses and Museums

  • See beautiful art and amazing architecture

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

4.33 / 5

6 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

CHOOSE YOUR PASS

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Players exploring the city together

BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP

One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.

A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.

Team vs team

Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.

Everyone for themselves

One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.

Can a team share one phone?

Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.

Your walk, at a glance

Hoi An

A · Start

176 Lý Thường Kiệt, Sơn Phong, Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam

B · Finish

01 Đường Cao Hồng Lãnh, Phường Minh An, Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Walk Vietnam.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Walk Vietnam

WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT

Your adventure, with a playful twist.

1 / 4

Experience

This quest
Discover places through stories and clues in the app
Guided walking tour
Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4

Pace

This quest
Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
Guided walking tour
Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4

Company

This quest
Explore with your own people or on your own
Guided walking tour
Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4

Guidance

This quest
Directions and challenges in the Questo app
Guided walking tour
Live interpretation from a guide

Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.

Good to know before you play

  • Dress to impress: Remember to dress respectfully when visiting temples for a seamless experience
  • Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
  • Wear a hat and sunscreen, have enough water
  • Family friendly
  • Fun to do as a couple
  • You need to buy the entrance ticket separately

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is this like an escape room game in Hoi An?
It works like an outdoor escape game played on your phone. You walk through the Ancient Town and solve riddles based on what is in front of you at each stop. The story follows Aiko on a mission to protect the Spirit Lantern, from Hội An Central Park to Sông Hoài Square.
Does the route pass Hoi An's markets?
Yes. The Fabric Market and Hoi An Central Market are the fourth and fifth stops, after the Army Blockhouses and the Precious Heritage Art Gallery Museum. You can pause the game if you want to linger and browse, then continue when you are ready.
Where does it start and finish, and how long does it take?
It starts at Hội An Central Park and finishes at Sông Hoài Square by the Japanese Red Seal Ship Model, so it does not end where it began. The route is 2.8 km, and most players take about 2 hours including walking and puzzles. You can start any time.
Do we need any other tickets, and can we play as a group?
One quest ticket covers the whole group playing together. You will need to buy the Ancient Town entrance ticket separately. Some stops are temples and chapels, so dress respectfully, and bring a fully charged phone or a power bank.
Is it good for kids?
It is tagged family friendly, and the riddles and story give children something to do at every stop. It suits kids old enough to walk 2.8 km over about 2 hours outdoors. Bring hats, sunscreen and enough water, as most of the route is in the open.

HISTORY AND CULTURE IN HOI AN

Explore Hoi An through hội An Legends

Hội An Legends: The Spirit Lantern turns Hoi An into a self-guided story walk for travelers who want history and local culture. Its story centers on Hội An Legends.

Players move from Hội An Central Park to Sông Hoài Square on a 2.8 km route that contains 14 challenge locations. The page specifically identifies Heritage Temple, Hoi An Central Market and Hội An Central Park along the experience. Practical fit: 2.8 km route; Typical duration: 88 minutes; 14 location-based challenges; Playable in English.

This suits independent visitors who want to solve as they explore; a guided walk is the better fit for live interpretation and conversation with an expert. Playable languages: English.

Your next story starts outside.

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