Van Phuc village of silk half-day tour from Ha Noi

Free cancellation

Place: Hanoi

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

Language: English

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Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Local touch

Smaller Group Size

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Hotel pick up

Transport included

Do this because

Escape the big city to experience Van Phuc, a peaceful Vietnamese Village with communal houses, fish ponds and ancient banyan trees
Visit local families who are keeping the 1000-year-old tradition of Silk Weaving alive
Watch and learn every step of the intricate Silk Weaving process
Make the most of being able to purchase silk products at reasonable prices

What to expect

Discover the ancient craft of silk weaving on this half-day tour and see how it remains a rich tradition for many Vietnamese within a village that has been one of Vietnam’s prime silk weaving locations for over 1000 years. Watch patterns and products produced, plus get the chance to purchase silk products at a fraction of the retail price.

Starting from meeting your guide once collected at your accommodation, you'll be driven 45-minutes North-West to Van Phuc Silk Village. You'll hear how it's traditionally associated with silk weaving in Ha Dong plus how the craft of silk weaving started over 1000 years ago. Then, once you arrive at this village on the bank of the Nhue River, you'll take a peaceful stroll and admire the communal houses, fish ponds and ancient banyan trees.

Next, meet the local families for whom silk production is a method of earning for living. You'll watch the stages of producing handmade silk: from spinning and gluing to weaving and finishing of the silk wares. After, you'll visit the shrines of the village where the first masters are worshipped. A chance to shop for silk products at reasonable prices completes your experience.

Please contact the local operator after booking to confirm your pickup details. You will find the contact information in the voucher after booking
The minimum number of adults required per booking is 2
This tour is limited to 15 participants to ensure a more personalized experience
Please be ready in the hotel's lobby at least 15 mins before the pickup time
The tour is available in English language only