Hoi An Lantern Making Workshop
Hands-on lantern making in Hoi An
Hoi An Ancient Town – local lantern workshop – craft workshop
Overview
The Hoi An lantern making workshop is a gentle craft experience in Hoi An, where visitors can make a traditional lantern by hand with the guidance of local artisans. This is a very characteristic activity of Hoi An because lanterns are one of the most prominent symbols of the ancient town.
The Hoi An lantern making workshop is a gentle craft experience in Hoi An, where visitors can make a traditional lantern by hand with the guidance of local artisans. This is a very characteristic activity of Hoi An because lanterns are one of the most prominent symbols of the ancient town.
During the workshop, guests will choose fabric colors, select lantern styles, learn how to glue fabric onto bamboo frames, finish details, and fold the lantern to take home. In the basic class, guests typically work on pre-prepared bamboo frames. In the advanced class, guests can participate in more steps such as creating the frame, fixing bamboo ribs, gluing fabric, and completing the product.
The tour is suitable for travelers who want a short, fun, not-too-strenuous activity with a product to take home. It is very easy to combine with a Hoi An Ancient Town walking tour, Hoi An food tour, cooking class, coconut basket boat ride, or Marble Mountains combined with Hoi An Ancient Town.
Highlights
Make a Hoi An lantern by hand with a local guide
Choose fabric colors, styles, and lantern designs to suit your taste
Learn about the meaning of lanterns in Hoi An culture
The finished product can be folded and taken home as a souvenir
Suitable for families with children, couples, groups of friends, and travelers who prefer a shorter tour
Easy to combine with Hoi An Ancient Town, food tours, boat rides, or evening lanterns
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Hoi An Lantern Making Workshop
Meeting time: Meet your guide at the lantern workshop in Hoi An Ancient Town.
Part 1 – Introduction: Learn about the history of Hoi An lanterns, the meaning of colors, and traditional styles.
Part 2 – Practice: Choose fabric colors, choose the bamboo frame style, learn how to glue the fabric, align, and finish details.
Part 3 – Finishing: Fold the lantern, insert LED light, take photos of the finished product, and wrap it to take home.
End: Free time to stroll the ancient town in the evening, admire the glowing lanterns, or take a boat ride to release flower lanterns.
Duration: 1–2 hours. Basic class (pre-made frame) or advanced class (make from scratch).
Included / Not Included
Included
- Local artisan guide to instruct lantern making
- Lantern making materials according to the selected package
- One finished lantern for you to take home
- Drinks/tea/snacks if the selected package includes them
- Support guide if you choose the premium or private package
- Pick-up/drop-off in Hoi An center if the package includes it
- Operational support during the tour
Not included
- Transport from Da Nang if you have not selected the Da Nang package
- Private guide if you only choose the basic workshop
- Drinks/snacks if not included
- Fee for upgrading lantern size or choosing a special design if the workshop charges separately
- Boat ride, releasing flower lanterns, walking the ancient town, dinner, or food tour if you have not selected the corresponding package
- Personal expenses, buying extra lanterns/souvenirs
- Tips for guide/driver if you wish
- Surcharge for Korean/Chinese/Japanese speaking guide if requested
- Photographer or private photo setup