Overview
Hoi An is renowned for its beautiful Old Town, decorated by a colorful array of hanging lanterns. A rich history as a trading port makes Hoi An a mecca for all kinds of traditional Vietnamese handicraft and manufacturing. None more so than lantern making.
If you are looking for an interactive experience with locals whilst in town, it’s hard to look past a lantern making workshop. These workshops are an amazing and fun way to learn about Vietnamese culture and traditional craft techniques. You finish the session with a newly earned talent and a souvenir that holds infinitely more memories than any store bought lantern ever would.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
English Guide Teacher
Lantern Make
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The Local lady will wait and meet you in front of Ha An Hotel at 06 Phan Boi chau Street, Hoi An. And then, she will take you to local home to join in Lantern making class
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
To start, you will take chance to taste the traditional Vietnamese tea and enjoy the various flavors of tea during the lanterns making lesson. Choose between an express class that already prepares the bamboo stick for you before hand, or full class that lets you experience lanterns making from scratch!
Create lanterns shaped like lotuses, triangles, garlic, or diamonds and choose your desired silk style and color. An experience English speaking instructor will be guiding you every step of the way. This fun and unique activity can be enjoyed by the entire family, even by kids as young as 3 years old.
Package Options:
Express Class : 1 hour
-Step 1: Select silk
-Step 2 : Apply glue to 4 stakes. Let dry until tacky.
-Step 3: Set silk on stakes and carefully stretch silk. One silk is correctly positioned, press the silk onto the glue.
-Step 4: Repeat silk application until the lanterns is covered.
-Step 5: Cover the stop and base of the hanger with strips of skill.
Step 6: Select a tassel for the base of the lanterns.
Step 7: Practice how to open and close your lantern and stowed your luggage to be brought home.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Ho Chi Minh).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
FAQs about Experience Making Lantern with Locals in Hoi An Old Town
Can I cancel Experience Making Lantern with Locals in Hoi An Old Town for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour.
Where does it start?
The Local lady will wait and meet you in front of Ha An Hotel at 06 Phan Boi chau Street, Hoi An.
What's included?
- English Guide Teacher
- Lantern Make
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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