Vietnam Village Vibes
Discover handicraft villages around Hanoi
If you are looking for some cool places off-the-beaten track nearby Hanoi with great local experiences, then this tour could be a perfect choice ...
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If you are looking for some cool places off-the-beaten track nearby Hanoi with great local experiences, then this tour could be a perfect choice ...
QUANG PHU CAUINCENSE CRAFTING VILLAGE
THE HEART AND SOUL OF VIETNAM’S INCENSE TRADITION
At this village, you will:
Witness the traditional craft of making incense stick which has been passed down through generations for over a century Interact with the friendly and hospitable villagers who are happy to share their stories and experiences with visitors
Take photos of the colorful and eye-catching incense bundles
CHUONG
CONICAL HAT CRAFITNG VILLAGE - THE HOME OF VIETNAM’ S ICONIC CONICAL HATS
At this village, you will:
Immerse yourself in the traditional craft of conical hat making and express your creativity and personality on your own hat.
Be invited to have a family meal at the artisan’s home, where you will enjoy some authentic Vietnamese dishes made with heart with fresh ingredients from the village
HA THAI
LACQUER CRAFTING VILLAGE - A JOURNEY INTO THE QUINTESSENCE OF LOCAL ARTWORK
At this village, you will:
Learn about the art and history of lacquer painting, which have been practiced in the village for more than 400 years
Try your hand at crafting your own lacquer product using natural materials such as bamboo, wood, eggshell, and mother of pearl
Walk around the village, interact with local artisans and learn more about their job, life and culture
• 7:45 ~ 8:15: Get picked up by your tour guide in the Old Quarter
• 9:30: Visit Quang Phu Cau village. We are going to stop at an incense factory to learn more about how incense is made from the past to present, how it is important in our life and culture. Later, we are going to stop at a dying yard to take some awesome photos with the colorful incense bundles.
• 11:00: Visit Chuong village which has been well-known for the craft of conical hat for over 300 years. We will be hosted at home of a local artisan after a short walk through a local market selling variety of things.
We are going to express our creativity and artistic talent by painting on our own conical hat Nón Lá while waiting for the artisan to cook for our lunch. Of course, there will be a small cooking class if you insist to help her out! Home- cooking could be a great chance to feel the real vibes of the countryside.
• 13:00: Say goodbye to the lady, let’s make up your day by visiting Ha Thai village, which has been producing lacquer for more than 400 years. We are going to meet another lacquer painting artisan who is going to host us at his creative space. Immerse yourself as a lacquer artisan by crafting your own lacquer product following his guidance. Later, your tour guide will let you go wandering around the village. We may stop at some family workshop to interact with other villagers and see the craft of lacquer in mass production.
• 15:30: Time to go back to the city center. On the way going back, we are going to stop at a well-known export surplus clothing store which is selling stuffs from factories doing outsourcing for big brands all over the world.
• 17:00: Get drop off at your hotel in the Old Quarter. Tour finished.
TO BE PREPARED
Face mask Hat, sun cream Empty stomach Good camera
GROUP TRIP JUST $ 65
INCLUSIONS
- Comfortable bus
- English speaking tour guide
- Lunch at the artisan’s home
- 01 conical hat / person
- 01 water bottle / person
- All entrance fee in plan
EXCLUSIONS
- Drinks in meal
- Lacquer piece is for painting purposes only
CHILDREN POLICY
- Kid over 10 yrs old charges as adult
- Kid from 5~9 yrs old charges 75%
- Kid under 5 yrs old is free of charge 02 adults only share with 01 kid.
- The 2nd kid will be charged 75%
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