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’s Old Quarter. Depending on your selected option, visit two, three, or four of the following craft villages. If your selected option includes Van Phuc Silk Village, discover 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.
If your selected option includes Chuong Village, experience the beauty of Vietnam’s iconic conical hat, the Non La, handmade there for generations. 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.
If your selected option includes Ha Thai Lacquer Art Village, discover 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.
If your selected option includes Bat Trang Pottery Village, discover a 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.
If your selected option includes Quang Phu Cau, step into a vivid world of color and tradition at the village 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
Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter by comfortable bus
English speaking tour guide
Home-cooked lunch (full-day tour option)
1 conical hat per person
01 water bottle/person
All entrance fees listed in the itinerary
Excludes
Other drinks and personal expenses
Lacquer piece for painting purpose only
Your appreciation for service of tour guide and driver
Surcharge for New Year, Lunar New Year, Christmas, and national holidays. Surcharge of 5 USD per person (on specific holidays)
Important Information
- The tour involves walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended
Photography opportunities are abundant, so bring a camera
This half-day tour does not include lunch, so we recommend eating beforehand or bringing snacks to keep you energized throughout the afternoon
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
