About this activity
Go on an enthralling journey to discover the timeless beauty of Vietnam's traditional silk weaving industry in a charming village just 45 minutes outside of Hanoi.
Highlights
- What You Can Expect => Duration: 3 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
- 1 Day => Meal(s) of the Day: , Begin your tour with a pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi and take a 45-minute car ride from Hanoi to Van Phuc Silk Village
- This well-known village is traditionally associated with silk weaving in Ha Dong
- , Located on the banks of Nhue River, Van Phuc village has a 1000-year history of silk weaving and this practice remains a rich tradition to this day
- Take a peaceful stroll and enjoy the sights and sounds of a traditional Northern Vietnamese village, with communal houses, fish ponds, and ancient banyan trees alongside modern houses
- , Then, visit the families for whom silk production is a way of life
- Watch and learn the stages of producing handmade silk, from spinning to the final product
- Afterwards, visit the shrines of the village where the first masters are worshipped
- The products are always decorated with symmetrical patterns and soft to the touch
- Most patterns are inspired from daily objects, animals, and other existing shapes
- This tour is also a great chance to shop for silk products at reasonable prices before heading back to Hanoi
Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi City Center
- Transportation with air-conditioning
- Entrance fees
- Bottled drinking water
- English-speaking guide (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses such as shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
Details
Product Info: — What You Can Expect —Explore the lively silk village of Van Phuc and witness the art and industry of silk weaving firsthand. Observe the intricate process, from spinning the silk to the finished product, and discover the secrets behind the beautiful and elegant fabric that the village is renowned for. In addition to observing the complex weaving process, you will also visit shrines and silk weaver families who have worked to keep this 1000-year-old custom alive, providing you a unique insight into the traditional way of life in Van Phuc. You can also use this chance to purchase gorgeous silk at reasonable prices.— Important Info —Pick-up time: 8:00 am or 1:00 pmPick-up point: Your accommodation in Hanoi City Center.
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Location
Van Phuc Silk Village
