Top Hoi An Art & Culture Classes

Express your creativity through this painting class while sipping on traditional Vietnamese tea Listen to your English-speaking instructor and be amazed by his love and passion for painting Your instructor will teach you art techniques while telling stories about the history of Vietnamese painting Experiment with different art tools and equipment that will help you create your masterpiece

Join a traditional lantern-making workshop – craft your own bamboo and paper lantern, write your wishes, and release them on the water. Bring home a souvenir with a difference, a lantern that you made yourself, after this fascinating class. Enjoy a peaceful boat ride along the Thu Bon River – admire the glowing lantern-lit town from the water. Make a wish and release your lantern – take part in a magical local tradition believed to carry your hopes to the skies.

Discover how Vietnamese coffee and Vietnamese culture go hand in hand—and learn to make delicious Vietnamese coffee at home—on this culture and coffee masterclass in Hoi An. You’ll uncover the history of Vietnamese coffee and learn about what makes Vietnamese coffee different from coffee in the rest of the world, as well as finding out how French colonization shaped Vietnamese coffee into what it is today.

Hoi An Lantern Making Class is a hands-on cultural experience where travelers can create a traditional Vietnamese lantern in the heart of Hoi An. Guided by a local instructor, guests receive a brief introduction to the history and meaning of Hoi An lanterns, then follow step-by-step instructions to complete a foldable silk lantern. This activity is ideal for culture lovers and travelers interested in local experiences, as well as creative guests who enjoy handicrafts. The class is safe, interactive, and easy to follow, making it suitable for families with children. For travelers with limited time, this workshop offers a meaningful cultural experience in a short duration, with the added benefit of taking home a handmade lantern as a unique souvenir. With small group sizes, all materials included, and personal guidance, the class provides a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and a genuine connection to Hoi An’s traditional culture.

You don't have to be an artist to participate in this lantern-making workshop in Hoi An's old town. Enjoy the atmosphere of this location while you create a unique souvenir to take home. Treat yourself to complimentary cake, tea, and coffee as you start the class. Choose from three courses: learn how to make lanterns, paint designs, or both. Plus, you can explore the shop for more souvenirs and decorations.

Discover the art of traditional lantern making in Hoi An as you craft your own foldable lantern with guidance from a local artisan. Gain insight into this meaningful cultural heritage and bring home a beautiful, handmade keepsake from your journey.

Explore the UNESCO-listed temples of My Son in the cool of the early morning, before the crowds arrive, on a convenient small-group half-day tour. Learn all about the Hindu temples (some of which date back to the 4th century) and the local culture from your guide. Enjoy a My Quang (Quang noodles), Local Mochi, Seasonal fruits, and a hot drink (included) after touring the historic sites.

Hoi An Memories, the most beautiful show in the world, is a story about the history of Hoi An on a 25,000m2 stage, with 500 actors. Must see when coming to Hoi An - Vietnam 500 actors will bring you the impressive Hoi An Memories show. Explore Hoi An culture and history in the most interesting way Hoi An Memories takes you back hundreds of years to experience the bustling Hoi.

Craft your own unique silver ring in a 3-hour workshop in Hoi An, guided by an experienced artisan. This hands-on experience starts with a brief introduction to traditional silversmithing before diving into the creative process of measuring, shaping, soldering, and polishing your silver band. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, the instructor ensures you'll feel confident every step of the way. Leave with your handmade silver ring as a meaningful keepsake from your time in Hoi An, perfect for gifting or personal enjoyment.

Learn how to make a foldable lantern and hear about this important part of Hoi An's cultural heritage from your instructor. Bring home your very own hand-made souvenir.

If you are visiting Hoi An old town, and you want to see how is the local working here with our lantern masters. You can buy the lanterns very easy here but if you make one by yourself and you will remember the whole trip. this class is unique because you will make a foldable lantern the one you can fold down to put in your bag. The feeling on the bamboo and silk will make you find your inner artisrt....

Huynh Dong, born in 1958 - calls the Ancient City of Hoi An his native home - started his education at a tender age. His early studies of Chinese Calligraphy marked the start of his masterfully diversified education which lead him to the wonderful world of Arts and Culture. Currently, he holds a Bachelor degree in Vietnamese Philology of Hue University of Pedagogy, Bachelor degree of Psychology and Education of the University of Pedagogy in Hanoi, Bachelor degree of Foreign Languages at University of Da Nang, as well as a Masters degree in Arts of the University of Ha Noi

Head to Hoi An Memories Land and delight in the grand spectacle that is the Hoi An Memories Show. Discover the history of this idyllic seaside town in five acts of awe-inspiring storytelling.

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.

Have real experience in the pottery-making activity on visitting Thanh Ha Pottery Village. Enjoy peace and tranquility while seeing the beauty of traditional crafts

-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.

Create your own traditional Vietnamese lantern, a symbol of luck and happiness Discover the joy and relaxation of making your very first bamboo lantern.Choose from a wealth of beautifully designed fabrics to craft your lantern.Take home your very own bamboo lantern, which can be folded and fit in a backpack Set your own pace and come in anytime of the day, there are no rules or rush

To start, you will take a chance to tast the traditional Vietnaemse tea and enjoy the various flavors of tea during the paiting class. We will show you how traditional oriental watercolor painting differs from western style art and I n this Experience, you will learn calligraphy in Vietnamese Language and/or English also. You will be taught the techniques on how to hold the brush, how much ink to use, and the proper strokes to write Vietnamese script and/or English characters Create a beautiful bamboo script that you can take with you. Whatever your level of artistic skill, you’ll come away from this class with a unique and priceless memento of your trip to Vietnam.

Learn about history of Vietnamese calligraphy from a highly skilled calligrapher. Experience to create your own calligraphy artwork with fur pen, Chinese ink, traditional Vietnamese “Do” rice paper

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.

Enjoy a variety of activities on this multifaceted half-day tour. First, visit a local market to choose ingredients for lunch and gain some bargaining tips. Then it’s off to the countryside for a basket boat ride and visit to the coconut palm forest. The activity culminates with a cooking class where you’ll prepare—and then eat—several traditional Vietnamese dishes.

-Create your own unique piece of jewelry from start to finish in an engaging, hands-on experience. -All materials are included in the price, allowing you to work with silver or brass to design and craft rings, earrings, or pendants. -Guided by a skilled instructor, you’ll learn the art of jewelry-making step by step, and at the end of the session, you’ll be able to take home the finished piece you created yourself as a special keepsake. -Children can participate (aged 7 and up)

Travel out to Cu Lao Cham Island by speedboat and discover the marine wonderland below the waves only around 15 miles from Hoi An. Jump into the crystal clear water and enjoy snorkeling over coral reefs, and spot the colorful fish and other marine creatures who live there. Learn about the coral and underwater plants from your guide, and hear about the area’s unique ecological importance.