How to Choose the Best Lantern Workshop in Hoi An

Hoi An is famous for the colourful lanterns that glow across the Ancient Town each evening. Making one yourself is a memorable way to understand the craft behind that beautiful view.

Look for a truly hands-on class

Some workshops focus on decorating a prepared frame, while others let you build the bamboo structure yourself. Neither option is automatically better—the right choice depends on how much time you have and how deeply you want to explore the craft.

At Lantern Making Class With Lynn, the short class normally takes 45–60 minutes. You choose a fabric and learn how to apply it neatly to a completed bamboo frame. The full class takes around 90 minutes. You build the frame from bamboo before covering it with your chosen fabric. Guests who work carefully may need a little longer, so avoid planning another activity immediately afterward.

Check what the price includes

A clear workshop description should tell you whether materials, tools and the finished lantern are included. It should also explain whether you are building the frame or only decorating it.

Both of our classes include the materials used during the workshop, step-by-step guidance and the lantern you make. The short class is 250,000 VND per person, while the full bamboo-frame class is 350,000 VND per person.

Choose a welcoming space

Hoi An can be warm, especially in the afternoon. An air-conditioned studio gives families and travellers a comfortable break while still enjoying a meaningful local activity. It is also useful to look for a workspace with enough room for the instructor to reach each guest and help with detailed steps.

Look for patient, practical teaching

Lantern making involves measuring, folding, gluing and stretching fabric. A good instructor should demonstrate each stage and check your work before you move on. Reviews often reveal whether the team is patient with beginners, children and guests who prefer to work slowly.

No previous craft experience is needed at our workshop. The team demonstrates the process at the table and helps correct small mistakes so that you still leave with a lantern you are proud of.

Make sure your lantern can travel

A good souvenir should be easy to bring home. Traditional collapsible lanterns fold flat and fit neatly into most suitcases. Before leaving, ask the instructor to show you how to collapse and reopen it safely.

Confirm the current address

Map listings and old travel articles can retain outdated information. Our current workshop is at 57 Đào Duy Từ, Phường Hội An, Đà Nẵng 560000, close to Hoi An Old Town. Use the Google Maps link on our contact page for the current pin.

Is the short or full class right for you?

Choose the short class if you are travelling with younger children, have a tighter itinerary or mainly want to explore fabric and colour. Choose the full class if you want to understand how the bamboo structure works and make the lantern from the beginning.

Ready to try it? Compare both lantern class options or message us with your preferred date, time and group size.