Hanoi Traditional Handicraft Villages Tour

I. HANOI TRADITIONAL HANDICRAFT OVERVIEW

Numerous villages surrounding Hanoi specialize in cottage industries. Visiting these settlements can make a rewarding day trip. The tour will take you to visit Bat Trang ceramic village and Van Phuc silk village.

Bat Trang, the seven-century old pottery village, is an interesting attraction in Hanoi that tourists should not ignore. Located in an area rich in clay, the village has advantage of ingredients to create fine ceramics. Visiting Bat Trang, tourists can take a walk or join a buffalo tour for sightseeing and shopping. Besides many ceramic stores along the road in the village, tourists should visit Bat Trang Porcelain and Pottery Market where they can directly make pottery products by themselves. Many youngsters and foreign tourists are interested in this pottery- making experience, and spend a whole day in the market to make a gift for family or friends.

Van Phuc Silk Village is proud to be the origin of best silk and silk-making industry of Vietnam, which is attached to a long-lasting history of more than two thousand years. Though passing by lots of ups and downs, during the recent years, the village’s craft has enjoyed revival due to a surging demand for silk in both the domestic and foreign markets. . The local silk is known for its smooth and lightweight appearance, many families in Van Phuc open their own shops on the main road of the village; create a “town of silk” that sell eye-catching and high quality silk products. Tourists may buy available nice souvenir and clothes in the shop, or select the most suitable materials to then get customized products.

The tour has the price of $49

II.        II. HANOI TRADITIONAL HANDICRAFT VILLAGES INTINERARY

This morning, Vietwind Travel’s guide will pick you up at 8.30am and drive to Bat Trang - traditional ceramic village. You will have chance to see firsthand the ancient art of ceramic making at a workshop. In Bat Trang village, almost of the families producing these fine works of art have been doing so for at least 400 years.

From Bat Trang we return to Hanoi and continue to the south to the village of Ha Thai, which specializes in making lacquered bamboo products.

Nearby is Bang So village, which produces bamboo and rattan goods. Enjoy our picnic lunch at a shady place.

After lunch we head to Van Phuc traditional silk village where the most famous Vietnamese silk is made. We have a chance exploring and purchasing in this ancient village.
Back to Hanoi around 05.00 pm

 Meals: Lunch.

III.     PRICE $ NOTE

PRICE: $49/ PAX

Pricing & Inclusion:

This is a sample itinerary so the cost really depends on the number of people in your group and time of travel. An indication of the cost for this itinerary is from 49 USD per person in a group of 4 pax.

Please enquire for availabilities & the most up dated price.

Tour Cost included:

• Admission fees, service charges and taxes
• Meals (1 lunch)
• Transfer in air-conditioned vehicle
• Fully escorted by English speaking guide

Tour Cost non included:

• Travel insurance (Compulsory)
• Personal Expenses, bar, drinks
• Tips and gratuities
• Pre-post accommodation in Hanoi

Children Policy:

-       Free Of Charge for child under 5 years old sharing cabin with parents, maximum 1 child per room.

-       Children under 5 years old : free of charge 

-       Children from 5 – under 10 years old sharing bed with family charge 50% rate , put extra bed charge 75% rate

-       Children from 10 years old: pay as adult rate

We wish you to enjoy a comfortable and relaxing  trip and each minute of your journey is update into a DVD which we want special  offer for all private tour. The most beautiful moment,  memorable of Vietnam  will be saved forever.

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