Hanoi traditional handicraft villages

Hanoi traditional handicraft villages
Overview
  • Travel style: Authentic & Unique Experience
  • Duration: 01 Day
  • Start from: Hanoi
  • End at: Hanoi
  • Visit: Hanoi
Highlights

The one day tour provides an excellent opportunity to discover the traditional craft villages of Hanoi. Engage with local artisans and experience their authentic culture as you observe and participate in their daily activities. This unique itinerary allows you to connect deeply with the community and gain insights into their hundreds of years crafts.

  • Photo opportunities at Quang Phu Cau incense sticks making village
  • Make typical Vietnamese conical hat
  • Vac - bird cage making village
  • Interacting with local people
  • Traditional Red River Detal culture
Itinerary Expand All
  • Day 1 : Quang Phu Cau, Chuong and Vac traditional handicraft villages

    Your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel for an exploration of Hanoi's famous traditional craft villages.

    Drive over an hour to Quang Phu Cau village, famous for  incense sticks making and described as a hidden gem by photography magazines. The villagers will share to you stories of countless incense sticks, an essential part of Vietnamese culture and beliefs. Stroll through the winding alleys and observe each step of the production process, from selecting bamboo to polishing, dyeing, and sun drying. This location offers fantastic photo opportunities.

    Continue take a short drive to Vac Village, where skilled artisans create exquisite bird cages for both domestic and international markets. Engage with the locals and learn about the culture of bird-keeping, a cherished tradition in the Red River Detal.

    On your way back to Hanoi, stop at Chuong Village, renowned for its iconic conical hats of Vietnam. With the assistance of Mr.Tuy - the famous artisan, you can participate in making your own conical hat to take home as a unique souvenir.

    After this exciting day, your driver will escort you to your hotel in the afternoon

Inclusions
  • Service of a private driver and air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Service of an English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees for all mentioned sights
  • Bottled drinking water and wet tissue.
Exclusions
  • Flights into and out Vietnam.
  • Accommodation in Hanoi.
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tips for tour guide and driver.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Vietnam Visa.


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