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Hoi An
Hoi An: Craft Your Own Foldable Lantern!
120
Overview
Hoi An Full Lantern Making Class: This is where visitors can discover the magic of Vietnamese lanterns! More than just decorations, these colorful creations are believed to bring luck, happiness, and wealth to families. This hands-on class is perfect for anyone wanting to learn a new skill, experience Vietnamese culture, and create a unique souvenir.
During this experience, participants will craft their own foldable lantern from scratch, using materials like silk and bamboo. They'll learn the 11 steps of lantern making, from attaching bamboo stakes to selecting silk colors and adding finishing touches. A skilled instructor guides the class, sharing the history and cultural significance of Hoi An lanterns. Everyone enjoys traditional herbal tea. Plus, the instructor makes a special lantern as a gift.
At the end of the class, visitors take home their handmade lantern – a tangible reminder of their Hoi An adventure. This unique experience offers a fun and creative way to connect with Vietnamese culture and create a lasting memory. 
Highlights
Create Your Own Lantern: Make a special Vietnamese lantern from start to finish.
Learn a New Skill: Discover the art of lantern making with silk and bamboo.
Fun for the Whole Family: A great activity to bond and get creative together.
Take Home a Souvenir: Bring home your own handmade, foldable lantern.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers loved learning the history and culture of Hoi An lanterns.
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Visitors enjoyed the hands-on experience of making their own lantern.
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Many found the class to be a fun and memorable activity.
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Customers appreciated the herbal tea and special lantern gift.
Some customers wished for hotel pickup and drop-off to be included.
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A few felt the class could be longer to allow for more detailed instruction.
The Journey
Hoi An
Hoi An, a city in Vietnam, is known for its well-preserved Ancient Town, cut through with canals. The former trading port's architecture reflects a mix of influences, from wooden Chinese shophouses and temples to colorful French colonial buildings, Vietnamese tube houses and the Japanese Covered Bridge with its pagoda.
Lantern Making Workshop
The lantern making workshop provides all the materials and guidance needed to create your own traditional Vietnamese lantern. You will learn the 11 steps involved in crafting a lantern from bamboo and silk, and create a unique, foldable souvenir to take home.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes the materials to create your own foldable lantern, water, a special lantern made by your instructor as a gift, the guidance of an instructor and English-speaking guide, and traditional herbal tea. It excludes hotel pick-up and drop-off. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the meeting location.
Hot Tip
Many visitors suggest taking the class earlier in the day to avoid the afternoon heat. Also, allow extra time to explore the surrounding Hoi An Ancient Town after the class.
Review Summary
Customers generally say this is one of the best cultural experiences in Hoi An, with consistently exceptional ratings (5.0 stars across 1,900+ reviews). The most frequently praised aspects are the knowledgeable and genuinely friendly staff who create a fun, relaxed atmosphere while providing excellent hands-on instruction, the high-quality materials used, and the ability to take home beautiful, foldable lanterns as souvenirs. Travelers particularly appreciate the personalized attention despite group settings, the reasonable pricing, and how the experience works perfectly on rainy days. The only occasional criticism mentions that very crowded sessions with many participants simultaneously can limit individual instruction time, though this is rare. Overall, visitors strongly recommend this workshop as a must-do activity in Hoi An for families, solo travelers, and groups alike.
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