Lantern Making Class Hoi An

The art of lantern making in Hoi An is famous all across the world. Take this lantern making class in Hoi An and add a touch of your own personal flair to an oriental ornament that the Vietnamese believe to bring good fortune and happiness when hung in front of your house.

What to Expect from Lantern Making Class Hoi an

Create your own Vietnamese lantern
Participate in this activity and use your creativity to create your own lantern. Create lanterns shaped like lotuses, triangles, garlic, or diamonds and choose your desired silk style and color.

Believed to be a symbol of luck, happiness & wealth
These lanterns, characteristic of the ancient town of Hoi An, will take you back to the charming streets of the old city at a glance. They are believed to be a symbol of luck, wealth and happiness by the local Vietnamese. 

Choose between express class & full class
Choose between an express class that already prepares the bamboo sticks for you beforehand, or a full class that lets you experience lantern making from scratch!

Verified local operator
The classes are operated by a very experienced and proficient coach. An experienced English speaking instructor will be guiding you every step of the way.

Know Before You Go

Opening hours: 9:00am-5:00pm, daily
Class start time: 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, 2:00pm, and 3:00pm
Duration: 2-3 hours
Address: 8 Tran Cao Van, Hoi An
Getting There: You can walk about 10 minutes from the centre of Hoi An Old Town. Or take a private hire vehicle directly to the location.

Full Class

• Covers the complete 11 steps in making your own lantern
• Step 1: Attach 12 bamboo stakes together with wire thread
• Step 2 and 3: Shape the stakes into a sunrise (inverted triangle) or sunset (triangle) formation
• Step 4: Insert the bamboo stakes into a hanger and secure the stakes with thread
• Step 5: Select your desired silk and colour
• Step 6: Apply glue and let it dry
• Step 7: Set silk and stretch the silk to cover the stakes
• Step 8: Fully cover the sides with silk
• Step 9: Cover the top and bottom of the hanger with silk strips
• Step 10: Select a tassel for the lantern base
• Step 11: Finished! Your lantern can also be folded and stowed in your luggage to be brought home

• The Express Class starts from Step 5 where you select the silk you want to wrap around the pre-tied bamboo stakes