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Explore Hanoi’s traditional villages — where artisans weave silk, craft conical hats, mold pottery, and make colorful incense. Choose one or combine several for a creative cultural journey.

Highlights

• Discover the charm of Vietnam’s oldest silk village, Van Phuc
• Watch artisans skillfully create hats from bamboo and palm leaves
• Visit the legendary Bat Trang Ceramic Village, dating back to the 14th century
• Step into a vivid world of color and tradition at Quang Phu Cau
• Join a fun pottery workshop and create your own ceramic item to take home

Description

Begin your day with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Hanoi. Head to Van Phuc Silk Village, Vietnam’s oldest silk village, famous for more than 1,000 years of traditional weaving. Visit local workshops and observe artisans making silk on wooden looms. Learn about the weaving, dyeing, and finishing process. Enjoy shopping for authentic silk scarves, clothing, and accessories. Next, experience the beauty of Vietnam’s iconic conical hat, the Non La, handmade for generations in Chuong Village. Watch artisans skillfully create hats from bamboo and palm leaves. Try making or decorating your own conical hat and learn the cultural meaning of the Non La in Vietnamese daily life. Continue to Ha Thai Lacquer Art Village, one of northern Vietnam’s most well-known lacquer craft villages. Discover the traditional lacquer-making process, from layering and polishing to detailed hand-painting. Visit family-run workshops and see how this centuries-old art form is used to create paintings, trays, and decorative objects. Continue to Bat Trang Pottery Village, dating back to the 14th century. Observe the traditional pottery-making process from clay shaping to kiln firing. Join a fun pottery workshop and create your own ceramic item to take home. Explore Bat Trang Market filled with vases, bowls, and artistic home décor. Finally, step into a vivid world of color and tradition at Quang Phu Cau, known as the “Incense Stick Village.” Admire thousands of bright red incense sticks beautifully arranged for drying. Learn about the full incense-making process from bamboo cutting to bundling. Meet friendly locals and capture stunning photos of this photogenic village.

Includes

Hotel pick-up Visit to Van Phuc Silk Village Visit to Chuong Conical Hat Village Visit to Bat Trang Pottery Village Visit to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village Live tour guide

Important Information

• The tour involves walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Photography opportunities are abundant, so bring a camera.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund