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Hoi An's silk lanterns are among Vietnam's most recognisable handicrafts, and several family-run workshops on the south bank of the Thu Bon let visitors make their own. Sessions last 30 to 45 minutes. An instructor walks you through stretching silk over a bamboo frame, gluing the seams, and decorating the finished lantern with tassels and beads. The result is a foldable, carry-on-friendly lantern you can take home.

Workshop prices run from 100,000 to 150,000 VND (4 to 6 EUR) per person, including all materials and the finished lantern. No booking is needed; walk in any time between 09:00 and 20:00. Hoi An's lantern tradition dates back centuries, rooted in the belief that lanterns bring luck and ward off misfortune. The concentration of lantern shops on Nguyen Hoang Street makes this area one of the most photographed spots in town after dark.

Pro Tip: Choose a plain white or cream silk if you want the most versatile lantern. Bold colours look striking on the street but can be harder to fit into home decor once you return.