Hanoi Tours - Vietnam Travel Services

On the outskirts of Hanoi, there are at least 50 handicraft villages, some of which are world renowned for their arts. Hanoi Tour Operator offers daily tours to traditional handicraft villages which you should not miss during your holiday in Hanoi such as Bat Trang ceramic village, Van Phuc silk village, DongKy wood carving village, So noodle village and Ha Thai lacquer ware village.

Tour program:
8.30: our tour guide and driver will pick up from your hotel and depart for our first famous ceramic village of Bat Trang which is located along the banks of the Red River. Bat Trang is definitely Vietnam's most famous ceramic village. Ancestors of today’s ceramic artisans began their craft in world famous Bat Trang during the Ly Dynasty some 10 centuries ago. Local artisans are renowned the world over for ceramic arts and have won many international awards. This is a very good chance for you to witness these artisans at work as we roam down narrow alleys into shops where you’ll be able to buy their refined ceramics at unbelievable prices.

After visiting Bat Trang Ceramic Village, we drive about 30 minutes to Dong Ky wood carving village. Originally, carpentry was a side hobby for the inhabitants of Dong Ky. However, poverty forced the villagers to concentrate their skills on this occupation. The some 12,000 residents now prosper from their trade with the increasing demand from hotels, restaurants, and exporters for their quality, hand carved furniture and crafts. The wood work here is also famous for its meticulously inlaid mother of pearl. After visiting Dong Ky village, we drive back to a restaurant in Hanoi for lunch.

After lunch, we keep heading to the east of Hanoi to visit Van Phuc silk village. Located about 15 km west of Hanoi’s center, Van Phuc has been well-known for silk making and silk products for centuries. The streets of Van Phuc, lined with modern store fronts selling beautiful silk clothes and fabrics, are abuzz with looms and sewing machines. The local silk is famous for its smooth, lightweight appearance and qualities that enable it to be dyed more colors to suit a variety of skin tones. You can buy ready-made garments or buy the raw fabric and have one of Hanoi’s famous tailor custom-craft your clothes. Tour ends at your hotel.

Tour includes:

• Local English speaking tour guide, other languages are available on request
• Private transportation
• Lunch at a local Vietnamese restaurant
• Entrance fees

Tour excludes:

• Accommodation in Hanoi
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses and tips
• Others not mentioned in the tour program