Hoi An Old Town Lantern Making Class | Group Class | 2-3 Hours | English

inclusions/exclusions

inclusions

• English-speaking guide
• Traditional Vietnamese Tea
• One foldable lantern per person (30cm in length)
• All required materials and tools
• A special gift

Not Included

• Transportation
• gratuities

Eligibility

• Participants must be at least 4 years old to join this activity.

opening hours

• Mon–Sun: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Class start times: 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM
• Duration: 2–3 hrs

Itinerary Overview

• Step 1: Connect the 12 bamboo stakes together with a string.
• Steps 2 and 3: Shape the stakes into a sunrise (inverted triangle) or sunset (triangle) form.
• Step 4: Insert the bamboo stake into the hanger and secure it with string.
• Step 5: Select your preferred silk and color
• Step 6: Apply glue and let it dry
• Step 7: Set the silk and stretch it to cover the stakes.
• Step 8: Cover both sides completely with silk.
• Step 9: Cover the top and bottom of the hanger with ribbon.
• Step 10: Select tassels for the lantern base
• Step 11: Complete! Your lantern can also be folded and stored in your luggage to take home.

Address

• 507 Hai Ba Trung Street, Hoi An

How to get there

• Self-drive: Take a privately rented vehicle directly to the location
• About a 10-minute walk from Hoi An Old Town center