Hoi An Full Lantern Making Class- A special Foldable lantern

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

- Create your own Vietnamese lantern, believed to be a symbol of luck, happiness, and wealth

-Where you make lanterns from scratch

- Experience a fun family bonding activity where you can release your inner artist

- Experiment with different materials like silk and bamboo to create lanterns of different shapes

- Learn a new skill and bring home your very own handmade souvenir!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Your Foldable Lantern

Water

A special Lantern made from your instructor

Instructor and english speaking guide

Traditional Herbal Tea

Hotel pick up

Hotel drop-off

What To Expect

Hoi An people believe that hanging lanterns in front of their house brings luck, happiness, and wealth to the family. To start, you will have a chance to enjoy our herbal tea and listening to the master to talk about the history and the culture of Hoi An Lanterns.... Our Lanterns are made of silk and bamboo and come in many shapes such as lotus, diamond, sunrise, sunset. Covers the complete 11 steps in making your own lantern: Step 1: Attach 12 bamboo stakes together with wire thread Step 2 and 3: Shape the stakes into a sunrise (inverted triangle) or sunset (triangle) formation Step 4: Insert the bamboo stakes into a hanger and secure the stakes with thread Step 5: Select your desired silk and color Step 6: Apply glue and let it dry Step 7: Set silk and stretch the silk to cover the stakes Step 8: Fully cover the sides with silk Step 9: Cover the top and bottom of the hanger with silk strips Step 10: Select a tassel for the lantern base Step 11: Finished! Your lantern can also be folded and stowed in your luggage to be brought home And the master will make one more lantern for you like the special gifts from them at the end of the class.

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Hoi An Full Lantern Making Class- A special Foldable lantern

Reviews

4.98

1,951 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1924

Such a fun experience...
Nina P,
May 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Such a fun experience with an awesome souvenir at the end! Loved how the company was family owned; you could tell how much they knew and cared about lantern making and its history.
Fun
Sharonda W,
May 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was fun learning how to create your own lantern. The interaction from the family made the experience fun and engaging.
100% Worth It!
Aurora P,
May 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a great time learning how to make lanterns with the members of this extended family that runs this business! They all have fun & big personalities and made the time so enjoyable. I'm so happy with how my lantern came out and it's a great souvenir & reminder of all the good memories of our time in Hoi An.
Such a fun experience in Hoi An!
Alexis P,
Apr 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a lot of fun making lanterns in this workshop! We did the full 2 hour experience where you all construct the bamboo frame of the lantern (which was worth the extra time!) and put the fabric on it. Our instructor Huy was both funny and helpful! He also told us a bit about the different shapes of lanterns you see and where they came from. Overall a wonderful experience and you end with with a great souvenir too!
Two hours well spent!
Jacquelyn M,
Apr 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Awesome experience and a great way to spend a couple of hours enjoying Vietnamese culture. The instructors were efficient, helpful and funny. They kept the class moving and worked with everyone at your pace. It takes the full 2 hours to complete. I purchased some kits to take home for friends. You can buy the completed lanterns cheaper at the local markets but you miss out on the fun of creating your own. Highly recommend this activity.