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Explore Van Lam Embroidery Village in Ninh Binh on a guided tour. Discover the village's rich history, unique embroidery techniques, and the scenic Tam Coc Bich Dong complex.

Highlights

• Discover the rich history of Van Lam Embroidery Village in Ninh Binh
• Explore the scenic Tam Coc Bich Dong complex and its surroundings
• Hike up Mua Cave for panoramic views of Ninh Binh’s landscape
• Enjoy a boat ride through caves and rivers in Trang An
• Visit Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s ancient capital from the 10th century

Description

Option: Private Tour Embroidery Village Begin your journey to Van Lam Embroidery Village, one of the six traditional craft villages honored with a certificate of merit and supported by the State for development. Situated within the scenic Tam Coc Bich Dong complex, it is one of the rare villages where residents still make a living through embroidery and agriculture. Learn about the history of Van Lam Embroidery Village. According to the village elders, the embroidery tradition dates back to the Tran Dynasty. It is said that when King Tran and his court retreated from Thang Long to Ninh Binh during the second Mongol invasion, Trần Thị Dung, the wife of Grand Chancellor Trần Thủ Độ, had her court ladies teach the local people the art of court embroidery. In 1910, during the French colonial period, two villagers, Dinh Ngoc Henh and Dinh Ngoc Xoan, learned the French embroidery techniques. They returned to Van Lam village Ninh Binh and taught these new techniques to their fellow villagers. This marked the introduction of lace embroidery to Van Lam, significantly transforming the craft. With their skilled and talented hands, the artisans of Van Lam quickly developed their embroidery and lacework, establishing the village as one of the finest embroidery craft centers in Vietnam. Option: Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua Cave , 'SMALL GROUP' 07h15 – 8h00: Pick up from your hotel in the Old Quarter area and departure for Ninh Binh. Due to the ban on buses picking up passengers on some streets between 6:30 and 8:30 from 1 March 2025, we may need you to come to one of our meeting points depending on your location to wait for us. We appreciate your support. 09h15: Have a short break for relaxing & rest room at a stop-over about 15 - 20 minutes. 10h00- 10h30: Arrive at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, visit the King temples. Under the introduction of our local guide, you will get to know more about the Vietnamese history. Relax before lunch: - A short bike ride with tour guide : Get on a bike and start cycling to explore the beautiful scenery and limestone mountains with a unique route (optional and free of charge) - If you don't wish to cycle, feel free to explore the village on foot or rest at a local restaurant. 12h00: Enjoy buffet lunch at a local restaurant – goat meat dishes is the local specialty ( Vegetarian foods are avaiable ) 13h30: Arrive Trang An and spend about 1h40 - 2 hours exploring Trang An– the core of natural heritage in a Sampan boat (4 people per boat), rowed by a local people. Explore the amazing cave tunnel system and passing through sacred temples associated with legends in the history of Trang An. Get back to limousine bus then leave for Mua Cave. Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. Leave Ninh Binh and drive back to Hanoi. 19:00 – 19:30 Arrive in Hanoi, drop you back to your hotel . Trip ends.

Includes

Visit to Van Lam Embroidery Village Exploration of traditional embroidery techniques Viewing local embroidery products Tour Guide Water Make your own embroidery piece of art Tour Guide Bottled Water Pick up & drop off in Old Quater area Buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine (Optional) All sightseeing tickets and boat fees Free using of hat/ rain-coat during the trip Transportation Boat trip to Trang An Entrance fees as per the itinerary Biking visit to villages and Tam Coc town Bike rental

Important Information

• Van Lam Embroidery Village is located about 7 kilometers from Ninh Binh city center. The village is part of the scenic Tam Coc Bich Dong complex. The embroidery tradition dates back to the Tran Dynasty. The village is known for its unique single-color embroidery technique.

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