Top Asia Lantern Festival in 2026

Hoi An’s colorful lanterns are a beautiful sight in the town, and creative and artistic travelers will love the chance to make their own lantern from bamboo and silk. Receive personalized attention during a small-group workshop. You’ll be provided with the bamboo frame and can choose your own colored silk for the outside. Make your own unique souvenir to remember your time in Vietnam.

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.

Combining a visit to Nagano’s world-famous Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and evening exploration of the Zenko-ji Tomyo Lantern Festival, this enjoyable 1-day tour marks the midpoint of winter and illuminates Nagano’s ancient heart! Including an early dinner at Monzen Terrace Enya, this tour brings warmth and light into the midst of winter. This tour begins at Nagano Station, from where you will be transported to the Jigokudani Monkey Park before returning to Nagano City for a warming winter dinner at Monzen Terrace Enya, before being guided around the Zenko-ji Temple precinct in the beauty and tranquility of its annual Tomyo Lantern Festival. All led by a locally-based, English-speaking guide, this tour is a great way to experience the best of Nagano in winter.

All around the markets and streets of Hoi An, you will see decorated lanterns hanging from walls and ceilings. Learn how to make your own at this friendly workshop, and discover the culturally important artistic techniques used to create these iconic local lanterns. Learn about Vietnamese calligraphy, oriental watercolor painting techniques, and craft your own lantern from bamboo and silk.

Discover the magic of Hoi An at night through hidden gems and streets illuminated by lanterns. This small group evening tour will take you to traditional family-run eateries tucked away in quiet alleyways, instead of just tourist-focused restaurants. A perfect blend of local cuisine, culture, and gentle nighttime exploration. Sample Menu Banh Beo (Steamed Rice Cakes) White Rose Steamed Buns & Fried Wonton Cao Lau Noodles Hoi An Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich) Grilled Pork Skewers & Fermented Pork Sausage Vietnamese Pancakes (Banh Xeo) Local drinks or herbal tea Traditional Vietnamese desserts Why you'll love it ✨ Eat where the locals actually eat — away from the tourist crowds ✨ Small groups for a warm, personal experience ✨ The stories behind each dish and Hoi An's nightlife culture ✨ A meaningful handmade magnet souvenir to remember your evening in Hoi An ✨ Perfect for couples, friends, families & food lovers

Hoi An, a charming ancient town in Vietnam, is known for its picturesque lantern-lit streets and its serene Hoai River. One of the most enchanting experiences you cannot miss in the old town is taking a Hoi An lantern boat ride on the Hoai River. The wonderful journey with lantern boat Hoi An will give you to immerse yourself in the town’s unique ambiance. Release a lantern on the Hoai River, and explore the city's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town. Take in the sights and smells of Hoi An by night in this authentic experience. Ride on a boat on the river and take part in a ritual as you release your off lantern into the night sky.

Relax your winter night with Harbin local tour guide, learn about Harbin ice lantern story, and walking into famous pedestrian street, and visit Harbin landmark St. Sophia Cathedral.

Discover Northern Taiwan on a private shore excursion from Keelung. Visit Shifen Waterfall, release a sky lantern in Pingxi, and explore the maze-like alleys of Jiufen.

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.

Spend the day exploring beyond city limits: this private tour makes it easy to discover the highlights of Taiwan’s countryside. Depart in the morning from your Taipei hotel without the need to figure out transportation. Check off multiple local experiences in one day, including making your own traditional sky lantern in Pingxi and visiting a classical tea house in Jiufen.

Create a poetic “Sakura Light” lantern that projects cherry blossom patterns onto the floor — a signature Rakkō (falling light) design found only in Kurashiki. Experience Japanese craftsmanship inside Saikan, a 100-year-old townhouse along Achi Shrine’s peaceful approach. Blend tradition and creativity using Kurashiki-made masking tapes and delicate paper-cut art to design your own lantern. Guided by local artisans, enjoy a mindful, hands-on workshop suitable for couples, families, and art lovers. Take home a piece of Kurashiki, a handcrafted lantern that glows with the warmth and beauty of Japanese aesthetics.

Immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture with this full-day private tour to the Hoi An countryside with an English speaking guide. Start the day learning how to grow vegetables hands-on at Tra Que Vegetable Village, then try fishing for crabs in a basket boat in Coconut Forest. Afterwards, learn how to make a lantern at a workshop in Hoi An.

No previous skills are required to create your own handmade lantern, making this 2.5-hour workshop a family-friendly activity in Hoi An. Participants are provided with a bamboo frame—with multiple shapes to choose from—and shown by craftsmen how to fold the silk into a colorful lantern. Fold it flat into your luggage and return home with a unique souvenir.

Travel along the Thu Bon River by boat, stopping at traditional craft villages along the way. This relaxing tour from Hoi An introduces you to the area’s handicraft customs, which have been the livelihood for many locals for centuries. Stops include Thanh Ha Pottery Village and Kim Bong Carpentry Village.

Explore the highlights of northern Taiwan on this full-day tour combining nature, culture, and charming historic towns. Begin at Shifen Waterfall, Taiwan’s widest waterfall, where scenic forest paths and viewpoints provide beautiful photo opportunities. Continue to Shifen Old Street, famous for its railway tracks and traditional sky lantern tradition, offering a unique cultural experience. Next, visit Houtong Cat Village, a delightful stop known for its friendly cats, cat-themed artwork, and relaxed village atmosphere. Enjoy free time to stroll, take photos, and explore small cafés and shops. The journey then leads to Jiufen Old Street, a former gold-mining town filled with narrow lantern-lit alleys, local food stalls, and panoramic views of the Northeast Coast. Ideal for couples, families, and solo travelers, it’s a perfect choice for those seeking memorable sights, local culture, and stunning

With the help of your native host, you will discover the unique flavors of local cooking while learning about traditional ways of life. As part of this class, you will visit a local market, choose exotic ingredients, go to the organic garden to be farmers, taste the best coffee in Hoi An, and cook 4 typical dishes. The piano/ guitar is waiting for you to play as an artist within the heart of Hoi An! A funny and relaxing time in Hoi An to be highlighted!

TOUR PROGRAM :Minimum : 2Pax 8:00a.m or 13:30p.m:Our guide pick you up at Your Hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An city, we will take you to visit a local lantern factory. you will get a brief introduction to the history, shape, and color of the lanterns as well as the many stages of making them. After that you can make your own lantern, decorate, pack and keep it as a souvenir during the time in Hoi an.Next,Visit the traditional Silk Weaving Factory. Learn how to feed the silkworm and see the silkworm cocoons. Explore the unraveled silkworm cocoons in the traditional way. Discover the traditional handicraft textile of Champa and learn how to make traditional textile crafts. After That We go to visit Tra Que Vegetable village where we will meet a local family to see how they live. they will demonstrate each task involved in the growing of vegetables.work the soil, fertilise with seaweed,sow the plants & water Then, Lunch or Dinner with Local Noodle. Finish & send you back to your hotel.

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.

-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.

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.

TOUR PROGRAM : 8:00a.m or 14:00p.m: Our guide and driver Pick you up at Your Hotel in Hoi An or Da Nang city, Then Transfer you to Hoi an city, Next, You follow our guide to visit Japanese Bridge, Chinese assembly hall, Folklore Museum, Merchant House, Local Market, Old Quarter, During your guided walking tour around the Hoi An old town,your tour guide will explain the history of the Japanese bridge, a traditional house, a Chinese Assembly Hall, a cultural and historical museum and the central market .you will also have free time to do some shopping in Hoi An’s interesting shops. Afterwards we will take you to visit a local lantern craftsman.Here you will get a brief introduction to the history, shape, and color of the lanterns as well as the many stages of making them. After that you can make your own lantern, decorate, pack and keep it as a souvenir during the time in Hoian. Finish The tour, we send you back to your hotelin Da Nang or Hoi An city.

The great trip combination of motorbike tour, walking tour and private lantern cruise with all wrap in this special design in Hoi An. Firstly, we ride you to the green rice field to welcome the sunset down on the peaceful atmostphere to see our local farmer back home with buffaloes. Next we zip to our local hidden home family to taste delicious local foods of Hoi An with 4-5 dishes to learn about our life and culture then we we keep up ride you to discover unseen places in Hoi An. Next we transfer you to private lantern cruise for 30 minutes riding on the river to see Hoi An beauty from the river. Stop at the middle of the river, we light up your lotus lantern for your wishes in Vietnam and also take any great pictures with our beloved ones. Back the river bank, we take a walk a long the river to show you how we live and we work before we ride you back at your hotel. This is the newest experience in Hoi An so far for the travellers. Let join with us like not ever before.

Experience the best of Hoi An’s culture, cuisine, and countryside in one unforgettable adventure! Unlike ordinary tours, our experience combines four exciting hands-on activities: a traditional basket boat ride, Vietnamese coffee making, lantern crafting, and an authentic cooking class. Explore the beautiful Bay Mau Coconut Forest aboard a traditional basket boat, watch entertaining performances, and discover local fishing traditions. Learn to brew rich Vietnamese coffee using a traditional phin filter, then create your own colorful Hoi An lantern to take home as a unique souvenir. The highlight continues with a hands-on cooking class led by a friendly local chef. Prepare four delicious Vietnamese specialties: crispy spring rolls, banh xeo, fried wontons, and Hoi An’s famous Cao Lau noodles. With convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, authentic local experiences, and a peaceful countryside atmosphere, this tour offers a wonderful way to discover the true spirit of Hoi An.

This engaging special event tour transports you to Nagano’s hidden samurai town of Matsuhiro for an afternoon of samurai experiences and discovery of the open secret beneath its feet before enjoying an early dinner and guided evening tour of the city’s near-1400 year old Zenko-ji Temple during it’s Tomyo Lantern Festival.