HOI AN
The pick of Hoi An.
The 15 most popular lantern making classes in Hoi An, with prices, run times and who you book with. The ones worth clearing space in the itinerary for, and what each one actually gets you.
Make a foldable Hoi An bamboo-silk lantern in a fun class with tea and music, choose shapes and colors, and take your creation home.
Most Popular“it was so much fun all the people teaching us were bubbly and happy making for a very enjoyable couple of hours 😀😀”
Make your own foldaway silk lantern in Hoi An with an English guide, pick colors and shapes, and enjoy Vietnamese tea in 2 hours.
“We had a great time learning how to make lanterns with the members of this extended family that runs this business! They all have fun & big personalities and made the time so enjoyable. I'm so happy with how my lantern came out and it's a great souvenir & reminder of all the good memories…”
Make a traditional Vietnamese lantern in Hoi An’s Old Town. Self-paced 90 minutes. Foldable souvenir or paper lantern river sail option.
“It was a bit chaotic because there were a few groups that started at different times, but the whole family helps and it is fun to make this latern”
Make a Hoi An lantern with locals in 1 hour. Choose fabric and tassels, learn the cultural story, then take home a 20cm foldable souvenir.
“We thoroughly enjoyed making a traditional lantern. The workshop was busy but well stocked. It was down a laneway so look for the Lantern signs.”
Hoi An cooking class with market shopping, crab catching, lantern making, and coracle basket boats through Cam Thanh. Pickup included.
“This was an EXCEPTIONAL tour. It was perfectly planned and hassle free. Our guide was so friendly, kind and very well knowledgeable about the local culture. It was a very wholesome afternoon ! we left with a warm feeling that we will be coming back very soon - Hoi An will always have a place…”
Make a foldable Hoi An lantern in an indoor workshop with herbal tea and a short culture talk. Take your lantern home for $11.
“This was a really great activity and came at the perfect time as we were starting to feel the heat after consecutive days in the sun and 30+ degrees. It was indoors and aircon was on. Activity wise too, it was really fun to do and the staff were Read more”
Hoi An coffee and lantern workshop: taste five Vietnamese coffees, brew with a Phin filter, then make a foldable lantern souvenir.
“This was a super enjoyable experience!! Both the coffee and lantern making classes were very fun and we learnt a lot! All of the people who ran the classes were very kind and funny. I highly recommend participating in these classes if you're visiting Hoi An or nearby - they're definitely great value for money!!”
Make a garlic-shaped Hoi An lantern in an hour with English help and local stories, then fold it for luggage.
“I enjoyed the lantern making process and got to pick my size and fabric. Would recommend to an up me looking to do lantern making in Hoi an!!”
Make and paint a 20–30 cm lantern in Hoi An’s old town. Choose materials and designs, with cake, tea and coffee included.
“Very fun experience! The staff were very helpful and the lantern is great quality. Would definitely recommend this class!”
Make Hoi An lanterns, ride a basket boat in the coconut canals, catch crab, and eat at Chef Trâm’s home in Bay Mau.
“Highly recommend this fun experience! Our punctual driver seamlessly transported us (family of 3) from our hotel in Hoi An to the lantern-making session, then to Coconut village, the enchanting Chef Tram's place. Amidst an idyllic garden baRead more”
Make Vietnamese coffee with a phin filter, taste egg and coconut styles, then craft a unique foldable lantern in Hoi An.
“I loved both the lantern and coffee making classes. The teachers were funny patient and helpful and the whole experience was my most memorable part in my trip to Vietnam! If you have time or if you want to try something different and unique please try to make time for this. My friend and I…”
Make a Hoi An lantern, write your wishes, then release a floating candle on a peaceful river boat ride past the glowing town.
“The class was great, she was very friendly and helpful. I enjoyed making the lanterns and she made sure we got back safely from our boat ride.”
Make a handmade Hoi An lantern in a 2-hour family workshop with English guidance. Pick your bamboo shape and silk fabric, then take it home.
“Fantastic experience Lynn and her family were so welcoming and showed us how to create gorgeous lanterns even during a huge thunderstorm and power cut! Delighted to have this memory of Hoi An to take home with us.”
Hoi An lantern making, Cam Thanh coconut basket boat, and a hands-on cooking class to make four Central Vietnamese dishes for $34.
“Nice experience, perfect timing oh the activities. Cooking class very well organised and location very clean.”
4 hours in Hoi An with local food tastings, lantern making, tailoring stop, and Japanese bridge sights, plus water and tickets included.
“This tour will take you on a scenic ride through the rural areas of Hoi An, where you will see rice fields, water buffaloes, coconut palms and friendly villagers. You will also get to visit a local family and learn how to prepare and enjoy a deliciouRead more”
From the lantern-lit lanes of the Ancient Town to the coconut palms, the cooking pots and the day trips out to My Son and Da Nang.
