How to Make a Traditional Vietnamese Lantern: Step-by-Step Guide

Exotic and inviting, Vietnam is an ideal destination for a memorable escape. At the 5-star InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, the Vietnamese Cultural Experience immerses guests in the natural beauty of the Son Tra Peninsula and introduces traditional local crafts and cuisine. The program includes a lantern-making workshop, instruction on crafting the iconic Vietnamese conical hat (nón lá), a session on Vietnamese coffee preparation and a guided day trip to Hoi An, the well-preserved 15th-century town that is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

This themed getaway starts at $420 per room and includes a daily breakfast buffet and round-trip airport transfers. Beyond scheduled activities, visitors can relax on the resort’s wide beaches, visit nearby historic monuments, lounge by the pool or explore rainforest trails. Perched on the slope of Son Tra (Monkey Mountain) and overlooking a private cove, the resort offers striking coastal vistas and a strong sense of place.

For indoor relaxation, guests can book treatments at the award-winning Harnn Heritage Spa, where therapies draw on naturopathy and traditional Asian medicine, including Vietnam’s Dong Y healing tradition. Recognized as Best Luxury Resort Spa at The World Luxury Spa Awards 2015 and voted Asia’s Best Resort Spa in the World Spa Awards 2016, the spa provides an extensive menu of treatments with themed experiences like the Journey of Marble Mountains.