Hoi An Full Lantern Making Class- A special Foldable lantern
Overview
Available languages
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
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.
Options
Hoi An Full Lantern Making Class- A special Foldable lantern
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,051 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Make Your Own Unique, Foldable Lantern!!!
Debra H,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Choose the style and size as well as a large selection of colors and fabric designs. Bamboo frame from start to finish with all the materials needed. Help is also available to give instructions & trim up. Left not only with a unique lantern but were gifted with a paper floating candle for the river as well! Friendly staff!
Amazing
nicolesI2106ZC,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing time here making lanterns. The team are very friendly and help you every step of the way. Me and my friend did the full class and we made our lanterns start to the finish. Great thing to do it you are looking for fun activities in Hoi An. Very reasonably priced.
Amazing!!
781lianm,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lantern making was amazing and all the staff were so helpful with all the steps! 100% recommend such a fun and wholesome activity ☺️
Excellent lantern making class
Nomad33765764993,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Came with my husband, we were complete beginners but felt very comfortable! They showed us step by step and helped if we got stuck. We were able to choose what shape and colours we wanted. And most importantly, we’re able to take home! Thank you
Excellent lantern making experience
Todd M,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome time had making a traditional Hoi An style lantern. You are walked step by step through the process. Everyone was very helpful and friendly. I would do this again
They were so helpful! I’m...
Jamison L,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00They were so helpful! I’m not the most artistic, but they made sure it turned out beautiful! It was step by step and they fixed anything that needed to be before moving on to the next step.
This activity was so much...
Cassie K,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This activity was so much fun! The staff were friendly and helpful and we enjoyed the experience at the lanter making class.
Just chilling time…
lilibeg,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very nice to learn how to make a lantern. The people are very nice and helpful… Tam was wonderful with me ! And you will home home with your work 🤩
Must do experience
I2921QHamyj,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would give 10 stars if I could, most amazing family run business and I couldn’t stop laughing the whole time
A great souvenir
Taneesha K,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a fantastic making my lantern! The staff were so kind and helpful.
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