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Sail along the Thu Bon River in a basket boat on a tour in Hoi An. See a live show, make traditional lanterns, and finish up with a cooking class so you can master Vietnamese cooking.Our activities thus begin with a short visit to a local market to see the colorful fresh vegetables and fruits and try to choose your ingredients. This spectacular adventure awaits you at our cooking class will give you the chance to explore Vietnam beyond the ordinary.
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Hoi An Basket Boat with Lantern Making and Cooking Class Tour
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The bamboo used for the experience is carefully selected by the craftsmen themselves from the local bamboo forests in Tottori. The bamboo is then dried for more than two years before being used for the experience. Near the bamboo lantern workshop is the area of Sekigane, famous for "The Tale of the Princess Kaguya", which is a tale of a princess from the moon who is discovered as a baby inside the stalk of a glowing bamboo plant. Have a special experience in a place associated with bamboo. The craftsman of the bamboo lantern workshop is such a great teacher that he is entrusted with decorating events in Kyoto, Nagoya, and other cities. Become an artist under a great teacher!
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Japan Bamboo Lantern Art making
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Beginner-friendly with full support, so anyone can create an authentic bamboo lantern. Light it up and capture the moment—soft bamboo light perfect for photos. Not just a workshop—take home a lantern you can enjoy long after your trip. Easy to fit into your itinerary—enjoy a rewarding craft experience in a short time. Family-friendly and safe, a hands-on bamboo lantern experience parents and kids can enjoy together. Light up a gentle bamboo glow together and share a quiet, romantic moment in Nara. Perfect for anniversaries—handcrafted memories you can take home. Touch Japanese bamboo and create light—an unforgettable hands-on cultural experience. Go beyond sightseeing and experience Japanese culture with your own hands. Smell the bamboo, feel the texture, and enjoy the warm light—a five-sense experience in Nara. Take home a piece of your journey in the form of light. No experience needed—feel the joy and satisfaction of creating something yourself.
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Nara Station Bamboo Lantern Craft Experience
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Explore Cam Thanh Coconut Village with a basket boat ride on a day trip from Da Nang or Hoi An to see the old town's highlights, savor a local dinner, and release a flower lantern on the river. Shop for souvenirs at the lantern-lit night market and enjoy a local dinner Explore the UNESCO heritage site of Old Town Hoi An Live an adventure in Cam Thanh Coconut Village in a basket boat Enjoy a boat ride on the Hoai River and release a flower lantern for good luck
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Da Nang Basket Boat Ride in Hoi An City with Release Lantern
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Immerse in Hoi A culture by night boat. Experience releasing the lantern on the river does not only brings beauty to traditional culture but this activity also brings an extremely deep spiritual value.Explore Hoi An at its most magical during an evening boat ride. Release a lantern on the Hoai River, and explore the city's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town.
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Private Night Boat Trip and Floating Lantern on Hoi An River
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Our Lantern Making Class is situated on the mainstreet to the Hoi An old town, from our place you can access to almost famous destinations in Hoi An Old Town. Immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture with a lantern-making class. Select from full and express options. In the full activity, make the lanterns completely from scratch. In the express activity, start with the bamboo structure of the lanterns already made and begin by choosing your lantern fabric.
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Lantern Making Class With Lynn in Old Town Hoi An
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Avoid missing the cultural meaning behind Hoi An’s famous lanterns or leaving without a meaningful, hands-on souvenir. This workshop at Lantern Making Class With Lynn lets you create your own bamboo-and-fabric lantern while learning the history and traditions behind this iconic craft. With an easy location near the old town, it’s a relaxed, enriching way to connect with local culture before exploring the lantern-lit streets.
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Lantern Making Class in Vietnam
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Get off your cruise ship and away from the noisy, stressful crowds and visit two picturesque Taiwanese towns on this private, full-day shore excursion. Stretch your legs and walk down the old streets of Juifen, a mountain town in Ruifang District, and Shifen, in Pingxi District. Visit the tumbling waters of Golden Waterfall and Shifen Waterfall. Even partake in a traditional tiandeng (sky lantern) ritual, lighting a floating lantern, attaching your wishes to it and releasing it into the sky.
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Keelung Shore Excursion: Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour
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TOUR PROGRAM : Minimum : 2 Person Per Booking 8:00a.m/1:30p.m : Our Guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hoi An or Da Nang city Our first stop at Thanh Ha Pottery Village, where our guide will take you around the village to see local daily life, stopping at one of the typical family businesses to learn how to make pottery and get some souvenirs to take home. We will then stop at the small family lantern factory to learn how to make lanterns. Experienced teachers will show you how it is done and you will get to make a lantern to take home. Our next stop is Coconut Forest where we will test the seafarer in you as you take a ride in a bamboo basket boat, and you will have a chance to fish for crabs. After the basket boat ride,a relaxing foot massage at local family Lunch or Dinner cooked by a local family. 12:30/18:00. we return you to your hotel This Tour an ideal tour for couples, small group or families of all ages, making sure you undertake fun activities together
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Pottery Making, Lantern Making, Coconut Village, Authentic Meal & Foot Massage
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Explore the enchanting beauty of Hoi An with an unforgettable tour that features a traditional basket boat ride and a serene lantern boat cruise. Glide through the picturesque Bay Mau Coconut Forest in a unique bamboo boat, where you can learn local paddling techniques and enjoy light-hearted moments as skilled boatmen showcase their tricks. Participate in a traditional net fishing demonstration to connect with local fishermen's way of life. As twilight falls, embark on a lantern-lit cruise along the Hoai River, releasing your own paper lantern into the water while making a wish. This cultural journey promises laughter, local insights, and cherished memories. - Enjoy a basket boat ride through the tranquil Coconut Forest - Experience traditional fishing techniques with local fishermen - Drift along the Hoai River on a lantern-adorned boat - Engage with passionate local guides sharing Hoi An's rich heritage
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Explore Hoi An: Bamboo Basket Boat & Lantern Boat Trip
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Experience the magical charm of Hoi An by night on this lantern boat tour along the Hoai River. Instead of exploring on foot, enjoy a peaceful ride on a traditional wooden boat and admire the Ancient Town glowing with colorful lanterns from the water Meet your guide at the designated point and walk to the river dock to board the boat A highlight of the tour is releasing your own floating lantern, a meaningful local tradition symbolizing wishes for luck, peace, health, and happiness. Simple, romantic, and atmospheric, this experience is perfect for travelers seeking a peaceful cultural moment in Hoi An + This is a short experience, not a guided tour.The boat ride lasts approximately 10–15 minutes + Each wooden boat is private for your group only (1–5 guests) and is not shared with other customers + During peak hours (18:30–19:30) the river area can be crowded. After arriving at the dock, you may need to wait 15–25 minutes before boarding + Local boat rowers do not speak English
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Hoi An Night Boat Trip & Floating Lantern Experience
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Immerse yourself in scenic Northern Taiwan on this private half-day tour from Taipei. You'll get to see the Golden Waterfall and Jinguashi 13 Ruins, make a wish with a sky lantern over Pingxi, and explore the streets of historical Jiufen. This charming and historic street is the inspiration of Miyazaki's "Spirited Away," as well as the setting for several beloved Taiwanese films. Finally, head to Shifen Old Street, known for delicious local foods, souvenir shops, and puffing railroad trains.
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Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern
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After the sun goes down, Hoi An comes into its own. Strings of colored lanterns illuminate streets, bridges, and antique houses, and even float on the river, while day-trippers give way to a more local crowd. Discover the city’s most scenic vistas with a local guide as folk music plays, then savor Hoi An cuisine over dinner at a local restaurant.
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Hoi An Night Heritage And Lantern Experience
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Experience creating your own Vietnamese lantern, believed to be a symbol of luck, happiness, and wealth. Pick out your favorite color, decorate it as you like, and take it home as a souvenir.
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Experience The Lantern My Class in Hoi An Old Town
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- Pick up from your hotel. - Firstly, you’ll visit Hoi An Market which is always bustling. It offers an unmissable shopping experience. This market is full of sights, colors, sounds and smells. - Then, our tour guide will buy entrance tickets (included in the price), Visit Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House - That have withstood 200 years of weather and war. - Make a stop at the Japanese Bridge. The bridge spans a small waterway and was constructed more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. - Additionally, visit some of Hoi An’s well-known handicraft shops and artwork galleries. Discover smaller laneways and local neighborhoods gaining a better appreciation of Hoi An’s endless charm. - Enjoy your time with the boat ride and drop flower lanterns to pray for good luck for you and your family.You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of the lantern street.
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Hoi An City Tour–Boat Ride–Release Flower Lantern on river
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During this walking tour you will not only try the best snacks, but also enjoy off-the-beaten-track sightseeing. This tour is designed to give you a taste of the Hoi An food culture and give you the confidence to explore the city's street food on your own after the tour. ITINERARY 16:30 Our tour guide will welcome you at meeting point (Hoi An museum, 10B Tran Hung Dao, Hoi An) 16:40 Visiting local market/ families making local foods..enjoy local foods such as bánh mỳ, rice cakes, sesame sweet soup, balut eggs... 18:00 Keep waking to visit the Hoi An old town 19:00 Take a rest with local Vietnamese coffee and have a lantern boat ride on Hoai River
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Hoi An street foods, night market and lantern boat ride
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Day Trip To Hoi An From Da Nang offers a chance to explore the timeless beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage Site – Hoi An Ancient Town. With its ancient beauty and long-standing cultural heritage, Hoi An attracts millions of domestic and international tourists yearly to explore the bustling trading port in the past. Visit Hoi An to walk through yellowed old houses and take photos with blooming paper flowers under the porch. Such an authentic Hoian! Moreover, the tour gives a chance to enjoy Hoi An to the fullest. Experience the exciting basket boat dancing in the tranquil coconut palm forest and dropping flower lanterns on the Hoai River. - Discover Hoi An Old Town's enchanting streets and well-preserved historic architecture. - Explore the vibrant Hoi An Central Market, immerse yourself in local culture, and meet friendly locals. - Drop flower lanterns on the Hoai River during a boat tour at night and enjoy the sparkling beauty of the river.
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Da Nang: Coconut Forest & Hoi An Old Town with Lantern Release
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2-in-1 experience: lantern shop photoshoot + lantern boat ride. Private session with a local professional photographer. Stunning night scenes with colorful lanterns and river reflections. Release floating candles on the Hoai River. Unlimited original photos + 50+ edited images. Bonus short video for social media included. Hotel pick-up within Hoi An available.
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Hoi An Lantern Shop & Boat Photoshoot – Night Experience
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Get an authentic taste of the Vietnamese countryside on this convenient tour with roundtrip transfers from Hoi An. Connect with locals as you learn how to catch crab from a fisherman, make lanterns, and paddle in a traditional basket boat. The tour has a limit of 9 travelers to ensure a more personalized experience.
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Hoi An Full Lantern Making Class , Basket Boat , Crab Fishing And Food
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Create your own handmade souvenir while learning a new skill and gaining greater insight into Japanese culture during a private calligraphy session. Choose whether you want to paint your Japanese kanji character onto a t-shirt, a lantern, or a traditional folding umbrella. Your private instructor will tell you all you need to know to create beautiful calligraphy. Fit up to 15 people in your session with advance notice.
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Calligraphy on T-shirt or lantern near Skytree Tokyo
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Flower lanterns to release: Make a wish and watch as your lantern drifts along the water, adding to the magical ambiance. A professional photoshoot with a skilled local photographer: Capture your most enchanting moments amidst the glow of Hoi An's lanterns. Expert guidance and posing tips: Your photographer will help you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera, ensuring you get stunning photos. Over 200 high-resolution digital images: Receive a collection of beautifully edited photos to cherish your magical evening.
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Hoi An Lantern Night Photoshoot | Unlimited Photos & Video
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-Guests first hand join make some ceramic items with instruction from our craftmen with wonderful experience.You can bring your making ceramic items as your souvenirs your trip in Vietnam.Take a walk to visit the biggest cottery park in Vietnam to know about the tradictional pottery works with hundreds years ago in the central Vietnan. -Riding through green rice fields to visit our local fishermen family to learn about coffee making that coffee as the typical culture for every family in Vietnam.You are instructed how to filter the best coffee drops mixing with condense milk for your lovely taste ice. -Take the bamboo basket boats to explore coconut forest with many local fishing activities on the river from lifting net, rolling net, throwning net...to catch live fish. -Recharge your day with delicious local foods cooked by our local host at the greatest atmosphere before we drop you off at your hotel after 3-4 hours. -This trip is worth for any penny that you spent with us in Hoi An.
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Hoi An Ceramic/Pottery/Lantern Making Class Cafe & Basket Boat
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Set off on a cultural journey that begins with a convenient hotel pickup from Hoi An, leading you through scenic countryside landscapes to a traditional lantern-making workshop. Here, skilled local artisans unveil the rich history of Hoi An’s vibrant lanterns, symbols of luck and prosperity. Create your own eco-friendly lantern with bamboo and silk under expert guidance. Next, glide through the peaceful water coconut palm forest of Cam Thanh Village in a bamboo basket boat, where you’ll learn to paddle and participate in a fun race. Finally, savor a delightful Vietnamese lunch with eight authentic dishes, concluding a day filled with cultural treasures and unforgettable experiences in Vietnam.
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Hoi An Lantern Making Workshop and Basket Boat in Coconut Forest
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Step beyond the typical sightseeing tour and discover the most magical side of Hoi An through a carefully curated evening experience designed to immerse you in local culture, cuisine, and atmosphere. Why travelers love this experience: Authentic basket boat ride in the Coconut Forest Taste of Hoi An’s most iconic local dishes Guided walk through the historic old town Floating lantern experience on the Hoai River Free time to explore the lively night market Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Da Nang
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Hoi An Ancient: Coconut Forest, Local Dinner & Lantern Night
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