Vietnam · Art & Craft

4-Hour Hoi An Lantern Making Tour with Artisan Workshop

4 Hours Round trip from Hội An Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Attend a lantern-making workshop in Hoi An
02 Create your own lantern under the guidance of a local artisan
03 Learn why lanterns became a symbol of Hoi An and local good fortune
04 Explore Hoi An at your own pace after the lesson

Head to Hoi An for a lantern-making lesson and discover one of the town's most iconic cultural symbols. Learn why lanterns hold special meaning here, where many people believe they bring good luck and ward off evil when hung in front of the house. Admire the artisan's professionalism and ingenuity during the demonstration, then create your own unique lantern to take home as a precious souvenir. The experience also includes time to explore Hoi An at your own pace.

Admire the artisan's professionalism and ingenuity during the demonstration, then create your own unique lantern to take home as a precious souvenir.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Hoi An

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hoi An Lantern-Making Lesson and Town Exploration

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, get ready for a lantern-making lesson. Your guide will meet you at the hotel at 8 am, and you will cycle through the town to the craftsman's home. Lanterns are a symbol of Vietnam tourism and a big part of the local culture of Hoi An.
Enjoy the opportunity to learn how to make these lanterns. You will be given an introduction to the lanterns and how they became the symbol of Hoi An, along with a demonstration of how to make one. You will then have the opportunity to create your own lantern and keep it as a souvenir.
After the lesson, you will have time to explore Hoi An at your own pace, seeing what interests you.

Overnight in Hoi An.