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Hanoi
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Hoi An
Ninh Binh
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Thai Nguyen
I keep seeing lantern making classes in Hoi An and I am tempted, but I am travelling without kids and I worry it might feel like a school activity. I love the lanterns at night in the old town, and making one myself sounds like a nice memory to take home.
For adults who did it, was it actually relaxing and well taught, or did it feel rushed with a lot of waiting around? How long did it really take, and was the lantern sturdy enough to pack in a suitcase?
Also, do you need to book ahead, or can you just walk into a small workshop in the afternoon? I would prefer a quiet family workshop over a big tour group, if that exists.
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We did it as two adults and it was lovely, not just for kids at all. It took about 45 minutes, the teacher was patient, and we still have our lanterns at home. It is a calm, hands on break from walking around town.
Replying to violet_texas
Thanks, that sounds perfect for us. Did you book ahead or just walk in, and what was the price?
Replying to Nicole19
We booked the day before through our hotel and it cost about 200k each, which included the lantern to take home. You can also just walk in, but the small classes fill up in the evening, so a quick message ahead is worth it.
Replying to violet_texas
Thanks, that price sounds fair. Did the class run in English, or did you need to follow along by watching?
Replying to Nicole19
The class ran in English, yes. The teacher explained each step in simple English and showed us what to do, so we followed along easily. A few of the other people in our class did not speak English either and they still managed fine by watching.