Hoi An: Lantern Making Class & Optional Private Boat Ride
- 1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the timeless art of Hoi An lantern making in a warm, family-run workshop led by a local artisan. Learn the traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations and create your own beautiful handmade lantern to take home. Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or as a couple, this hands-on workshop offers a relaxing and authentic cultural experience. Along the way, you'll hear the story behind Hoi An's iconic lanterns, their cultural significance, and how they became one of the symbols of this UNESCO World Heritage town. No previous experience is needed. With step-by-step guidance, everyone can create a unique lantern while enjoying a fun and memorable activity in the heart of Hoi An.
Inclusions
What's included
- Step-by-step instruction from a local artisan
- Tea or bottled water
- Your handmade lantern to take home
- All materials and tools
What's not
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Personal expenses
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 24 Luu Quy Ky st , Hoi An , Da Nang You can come directly to this address, and the staff will be waiting for you at the entrance of the lantern workshop.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Hoi An Lantern Boat Tour
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Hoi An
- Its from-price is 87% below the median of the 2561 experiences we list in Hoi An.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 137 of 2561.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Hoi An
Lantern-lit lanes, tailor shops and riverside cafés glow after dark in Hoi An, a beautifully preserved old trading port in central Vietnam.
The Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserves centuries-old merchant houses, Chinese assembly halls and temples along the Thu Bon River. The covered Japanese Bridge is its emblem, and old houses such as Tan Ky show the blend of Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences that shaped the port.
Top-ranked sights in Hoi An: Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Sanctuary, Japanese Covered Bridge (Chua Cau).
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