Explore Hanoi’s traditional villages — where artisans weave silk, craft conical hats, mold pottery, and make colorful incense. Choose one or combine several for a creative cultural journey.
Itinerary
Pickup (3 pickup location options):
Hoàn Kiếm, Hoàn Kiếm, Old Quarter
Bus/coach
(70 minutes)
Quang Phu Cau
Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Workshop (105 minutes)
Optional
Chuong Conical Hat Village
Visit, Lunch, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Workshop (2 hours)
Optional
Ha Thai bamboo lacquer
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Workshop (105 minutes)
Optional
Vạn Phúc
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (1 hour)
Optional
Bat Trang Ceramic Village
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Workshop (1.5 hours)
Bus/coach
(1.5 hours)
Drop-off (3 drop-off locations):
Old Quarter, Hoàn Kiếm, 57 Đinh Tiên Hoàng
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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
Full description
Begin your day with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Hanoi. Head to Van Phuc Silk Village, 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.
Next, experience the beauty of Vietnam’s iconic conical hat, the Non La, handmade for generations in Chuong Village. 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.
Continue to Ha Thai Lacquer Art Village, 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.
Continue to Bat Trang Pottery 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.
Finally, step into a vivid world of color and tradition at Quang Phu Cau, 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
Hotel pickup and drop-off at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter area by comfortable bus
English-speaking tour guide
Home-cooked lunch (if full-day tour option selected)
1 conical hat per person
1 water bottle per person
All entrance fees
Other drinks and personal expenses
Lacquer piece for painting purposes only
Your appreciation for the service of the tour guide and driver
Not suitable for
Pregnant women
Wheelchair users
Important information
What to bring
Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
Pets
Know before you go
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.
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