🏮 Make a intangible cultural heritage Palace Lantern with Your Own Hands
Palace lanterns originated in the Eastern Han Dynasty (25–220 AD) and flourished during the Sui and Tang Dynasties. They were once reserved exclusively for Chinese emperors. Each lantern requires 108 components and 38 steps to complete—every piece of fabric is stretched, every stroke painted by hand. In our quiet Hutong courtyard, a certified inheritor of this intangible cultural heritage will guide you through the entire process: assemble the mortise-and-tenon wooden frame, stretch the silk panels, and add tassels. Zero experience needed.
🎨 Paint Whatever You Want—Your Design, Your Lantern
The crafting experience is about your creativity. Paint traditional clouds and lotuses, write a line from your favorite poem, draw your hometown's memorable scene, or even add your own name in Chinese characters. Every elements is welcomed, you can paint whatever you want.
🏘️ A Real Hutong Experience, Far from Tourist Crowds
Our studio is tucked deep inside a traditional Beijing Hutong. Sit in our courtyard, sip a cup of tea, and make something with your hands. That's the real Beijing pace.
✈️ Pack It Flat, Take It Anywhere
The wooden frame breaks down flat, the fabric panels are durable, and everything fits easily into your daypack. Take it on a plane, a high-speed train, or a backpacking trip—no extra baggage fees, no hassle.
