Lantern Workshop: Craft Bamboo & Paper Lanterns

Craft a bamboo lantern, enjoy a sunset boat ride, and release your wishes on the Thu Bon River in Hoi An’s magical tradition.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 04 Lưu Qúy Kỳ - Embark on a distinctive cultural adventure exploring Hoi An’s renowned traditions. During this 2-hour session, participants will discover the art of creating a bamboo lantern and a floating candle (hoa đăng) – both representing hope, beauty, and peace – and conclude the day with an enchanting boat ride on the Hoai River.
What's Included
  • One floating candle to release
  • One foldable lantern to take home
  • Hotel pick up only
  • Local artisans speak English
  • Private Lantern boat ride for each booking
  • Lantern making materials & instruction
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities:Tips for guides and other service providers are at your discretion.
  • drop off hotel
  • An extra charge of VND 100,000 VND/ pax for Public holidays: 30 April, 1 May, 2 Sep, 24 Dec, 31 Dec
Additional Information

Participate in a traditional lantern-making workshop where you can create your own bamboo and paper lantern, inscribe your wishes, and set them afloat on the water.
Take home a unique keepsake, a lantern crafted by your own hands, following this captivating class.
Delight in a serene boat journey along the Thu Bon River, and enjoy the view of the…

Location
04 Lưu Qúy Kỳ
Lưu Qúy Kỳ
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mhl261
Feb 7, 2026
Lovely evening - A lovely evening learning how to make the lanterns and the traditions that come with it. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Hoi An.
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Dianne_j
Feb 6, 2026
Making a lantern was fun... - Making a lantern was fun . Chatting to us where were from and she told us about her life growing up . Made a paper lantern to put on the water
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Roam762948
Feb 4, 2026
Lantern making - A lovely experience. The lady running the class was a great teacher and made the whole experience fun. Would recommend.
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Stephanie_l
Feb 3, 2026
Short & Sweet Lantern Experience - Our guide was fun and authentic. I appreciate that it was a simple activity and that it didn’t take long for a shorter evening activity.
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Q7493abjessiel
Feb 1, 2026
overall happy experience - very nice and friendly lady who was helpful and funny. the laterns were easy to make and is a good souvenir to take home as it is foldable
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Sha_daye13
Jan 29, 2026
Lantern making - It was a great experience. Especially the end with the Boatride. Our lanterns were definitely a 10/10 keepsake. Couldn’t ask for better.
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Nicola_b
Jan 27, 2026
Best way to experience the lanterns in Hoi An - We booked the lantern-making and boat tour and had an absolute blast. We didn’t stop laughing — mainly because we were both completely covered in glue and craft materials! The team running the experience were incredibly patient and encouraging, and they fully embraced every mistake and burst of laughter along the way, which made it even more fun. Ending with a private boat trip to launch our lanterns was simply magical and the perfect finishing touch. Highly recommended such a joyful, memorable experience
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Camilae888
Jan 22, 2026
Lantern making - Le was amazing. Taught me how to make a lantern and was so helpful and funny. Such a special person experience. Please do if you’re in Hoi an
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72niniv
Jan 22, 2026
Highly recommended! - What a lovely totally mezmerizing experience! The organization of putting together - lamp making - boat - transport was also excellent. Highly recommended!
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Joanne_f
Jan 13, 2026
Did the lantern making... - Did the lantern making class with my partner, and had Ly (can’t remember her name) as the teacher. It was fine for my partner but not the best experience for me. I was not the best student and she was comparing me to my partner and making me feel low as I was sticking the fabric to the lantern wrongly. The first time she changed my lantern and didn’t really explain what I did wrong. Second time, she said that i’m doing the same mistake but still i didn’t know what was wrong until she finally said that i was pulling it too hard. I was slow as well as was literally put down and kept getting compared to my partner who excelled in the lantern making class. Anyways, after I felt condemned I wasn’t in the mood of making it anymore. The boat ride was nice which you can do it on your own. It was just being among the lanterns and Hoi An which makes it beautiful.
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From $19
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).