Hoi An · LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOPS
You tie a bamboo frame, stretch silk over it, and walk out with a lantern that folds flat. The 15 below differ on lantern size, how much of the frame is pre-made, and how long the bench time runs. Prices included.
Make a foldable silk and bamboo lantern in Hoi An, learn its cultural meaning, and take home a handmade souvenir for about $10.
“It was great fun to make my ow lantern, really enjoyed the workshop!”
Make a foldable silk lantern in Hoi An, learn bamboo framing, taste herbal tea, and take home a personal Vietnamese souvenir.
“Have a great experience making the lantern. This is a family run business and they are so funny. They kept us laughing for 2 hours straight and we wound up with 2 beautiful lanterns as souvenirs ❤️”
Make a foldable Vietnamese silk lantern in Hoi An for $6, with patient guidance, fabric choices, and a paper lantern river option.
“Such a great experience and everyone was so helpful and knowledgeable made a lovely lantern and it folden down great to fit in my backpack :)”
Make pho, banh xeo, banh cuon, and che, ride a Hoi An basket boat, shop a local market, and craft a lantern for $15.
“I thoroughly enjoyed learning how to make 3 authentic Vietnamese dishes, which were full of flavour and easy to make. the boat ride and lantern making was also included in this tour and is great value for money 🥰”
Review of Hoi An’s $30 cooking, market, lantern-making, and basket-boat tour, with practical advice on value, timing, food, and what to expect.
“An amazing experience!!! The guides were so lovely. The coconut boat ride was so fun especially when we went into the spinning boat (costed 200,000 dong for 2 people) extra.”
Make a foldable Hoi An lantern with silk, bamboo, herbal tea, and local guidance in a one-hour workshop priced at $11.
“We upgraded to the two hour lantern making workshop. We had a lovely time and the staff were very helpful and encouraging. They checked (and corrected) our progress through each stage of construction so our finished lanterns looked just as good as the ones for sale at the markets!”
Make and paint a foldable Hoi An lantern in one hour, with free tea, coffee, and cake. A creative, affordable souvenir class.
“My 17 year old daughter and I did this class and LOVED it. They were so encouraging and passionate. We (and the other people doing the class) thoroughly enjoyed it. A must do. Cannot recommend it highly enough!!!”
Make a Hoi An lantern, paddle a basket boat, catch crabs, and enjoy a home-cooked meal in the Bay Mau coconut forest.
“I loved this tour and had a blast. Everything from the lantern making class, basket boat, crab fishing, and the food the chef made was amazing and fun. Everyone was friendly and helpful and made the experience that much more enjoyable. 10/10 would definitely recommend.”
Make a bamboo lantern in Hoi An, write a wish, take a private Thu Bon River boat, and release a floating candle for $18.47.
“This was my favourite experience of our trip. Our teacher was patient and kind helping us make Our lanterns and explained the process well. She then organise our boat for the boat ride. We were going to run late to the memories show so She helped us organise a special boat straight to the show!”
Make a Hoi An lantern from bamboo and silk with Lynn’s family, learn local craft traditions, and take home a personal souvenir.
“Great activity and wonderful instructor we had a brilliant time and made beautiful lanterns! Thank you! :)”
Make Hoi An lanterns, paddle a coconut basket boat, shop a local market, and cook four Vietnamese dishes in a small-group class.
“We did the afternoon tour which we really enjoyed as it was only our family doing the tour so we were looked after very well. However, the market was closed so if you want to experience the market the morning tour would be more suitable. Our guide was excellent and she did all the activities with us.”
See Hoi An’s Japanese Bridge, taste cao lau and white rose dumplings, make a lantern, and visit tailor shops in four useful hours.
“I really enjoyed this bike tour by TC Hoi An Travel. The guide was very professional and informative, he spoke excellent English and answered all our questions. The bike was clean and comfortable, and the route was well-designed. We visiteRead more”
Make pottery and lanterns, brew Vietnamese coffee, paddle a basket boat, and eat Cao Lau on this flexible four-hour Hoi An tour.
“Excellent trip, well worth doing when in the area. Food was exceptional and boat trip fun. Nice to learn about Vietnamese coffee and to try your hand at pottery.”
Make Hoi An lanterns, shop at a local market, visit an organic garden, and cook four Vietnamese dishes in Jolie’s home.
“We had a great & varied time with Rosie. We had an interesting & educational visit to a home farm & a market. Lots of help with our lantern making - very proud of our work ! And what fun our cooking class was - well organised, very clean, great recipes (already received), help from Bamboo & left with very full tummies of great Vietnamese food”
Make a foldable silk lantern in Hoi An with local craftsmen, traditional tea, and hands-on guidance in a family-friendly 2.5-hour class.
“Great Fun! Exactly what it says: in a typical 2 hour session you learn to make your own lantern (there is a choice of about 6 shapes) with help - as needed - from a great team of fun, patient people. Apart from shape, there is a very, very large Read more”
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