From Hanoi: Day Trip to 5 Traditional Handicraft Villages Small Group Tour
ID: GYG619064-1034495
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Vietnam. Travel to the heart of Hanoi’s outskirts, where art and culture come alive.
Experience a journey to five traditional villages to visit five stunning towns outside of Hanoi.
Begin at Incense Village. Step into a world where spirituality meets craftsmanship.
Witness the intricate process of incense making, a daily ritual in each household. Capture the beauty of the artist’s house, set amid stunning scenery.
Next, go to Conical Hat Village. Discover the artistry behind Vietnam’s iconic hats and Ao Dai. Marvel at the diversity of designs, with each telling a unique story.
Then, visit Sculpture Village. Soak in the Asian culture of symbolism through statues.
Admire skilled artisans as they sculpt Buddha, Maitreya, dragon, and horse statues, each symbolizing peace, prosperity, development, and courage respectively.
Later, go to Silk Village, or Van Phuc, which is the oldest and most renowned silk village in Northern Vietnam.
Here, watch the silk fabric production process and appreciate the soft, cool, and beautifully crafted silk products.
Finally, stop at Lacquer Village. Experience the long-standing tradition of Vietnamese lacquer art. Then eat lunch at a local artist's home, and enjoy delicious local delicacies.
Visit the home of the most famous artist in the village, participate in a class on inlaying eggshells onto lacquer plates, and take home a unique souvenir.
Delve into the heart of Vietnam’s traditional art forms on this unique and eye-opening tour.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of an age-old village
- Engage in the enchanting Vietnamese craft of incense
- Create your own traditional conical hat, a keepsake of your journey
- See the meticulousness of lacquer painting at a family-owned workshop
- Taste the regional delicacies at a local artisan’s home
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tours include 2 or more guests
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.