Quick answer
A Hoi An lantern-making workshop is a hands-on session of about 1.5–2 hours, in or near the Ancient Town, where a local artisan shows you how to build a bamboo frame and cover it in silk. You take home a finished lantern that folds flat for travel. Metta Voyage books the workshop privately or in a small group, on its own or combined with a Hoi An tour; price on request (Price on request – reply within 24h) — send your date and number of guests for a quote.
Updated 28 October 2026
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| Service | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Small-group workshop | About 1.5–2 hours, in or near the Ancient Town | US$117 |
| Private workshop | Just your party, at a time that suits you | US$187 |
| Workshop + Hoi An tour | Combined with a day or evening in the old town | US$187 |
Prices are “from”, per person; the final figure depends on format, group size and any add-ons, and is fixed in your written quote.
Fill in the form or message us on WhatsApp with your preferred date, the number of adults and children, and where you are staying. Mention any dietary needs or special requests at this point.
We check real availability for your day and send the price per person, exactly what is included and the suggested time for your workshop.
You pay nothing before you confirm the quote in writing. Any changes to timing, transport or extras are folded into the same quote.
The day before, you receive the meeting point or pick-up time, and our team stays on hand 24/7 on WhatsApp in case anything changes.
The workshop itself takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the lantern shape and how quickly your group works. Sessions are usually available in the morning and afternoon. A late-afternoon slot is popular because you finish just as the Ancient Town starts to light up, so you can walk straight out into the lantern-lit streets. We confirm the exact time for your date in the quote.
Your artisan starts with a short introduction to the craft: why Hoi An is known for its lanterns and how the traditional design works. Then it is your turn:
No experience is needed. The artisan works alongside you and steps in whenever a panel needs straightening.
The workshop fits easily into a day in the Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site full of old merchant houses, assembly halls and riverside cafés. Many guests add it to a guided walk or a full day in town, or follow it with dinner and the evening lantern streets. Browse our Hoi An tours, or pair it with a Vietnamese cooking class for a full day of local crafts and flavours. Flying into Da Nang? Our Da Nang airport fast track gets you through arrivals quickly.
The lantern workshop is one of the most popular activities in Hoi An for families: children enjoy choosing colours and seeing their lantern take shape, and the finished piece is a souvenir they actually made. For larger groups or celebrations, a private session lets everyone work together at their own pace.
Metta Voyage is an Asia DMC headquartered in Hanoi (132 Quan Thanh) with an office in Ho Chi Minh City, holding international tour operator licence 01-1167/2023/CDLQGVN-GP LHQT. We have handled 2,000+ bookings for 10,100+ travellers and hold a 4.9/5 rating on Tripadvisor. In Hoi An, Hue and Da Nang the service is delivered by partner teams coordinated by Metta, so you have one point of contact for the workshop, transfers and any tours around it. A guide who speaks your language can be added on request (booked in advance, subject to guide availability). Everything is arranged over WhatsApp, 24/7, on +84 812 247 572, and you pay nothing until you have confirmed the quote.
Yes. The lantern folds flat and fits in most suitcases or carry-on bags.
Yes. Children enjoy it, and the artisan helps with the fiddly steps. Tell us their ages when you book.
About 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the lantern shape and group pace.
Yes. We can schedule it before or after a guided walk or a full day in the Ancient Town, all in one quote.
Only after you confirm the quote. Payment options come with your confirmation.
Updated 28 October 2026 · Metta Voyage · Licensed international tour operator 01-1167/2023/CDLQGVN-GP LHQT · quanlyluhanh.vn · Written by the Metta Voyage team in Hanoi.
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