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Van Phuc Silk Tour: Explore Traditional Silk Weaving in a Serene Vietnamese Village

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Hanoi

Immerse yourself in the ancient craft of silk weaving in Van Phuc, Vietnam. Explore a serene village, watch the intricate process, and purchase silk products at a fraction of the retail price.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Van Phuc Silk Village - We will pick you up from your hotel for a 45-minute car ride heading North-West of Ha Noi to Van Phuc Silk Village. This well-known village is traditionally associated with silk weaving in Ha Dong. The craft of silk weaving was started over 1000 years ago in Van Phuc and remains a rich tradition to this day.
Then, we will visit the families for whom silk production is a method of earning for living. Watch as we learn the stages of producing handmade silk: from spinning and gluing, through weaving and finishing of the silk wares. Afterwards, we will visit the shrines of the village where the first masters are worshipped. The products are always decorated with the symmetrical patterns. The decorated features are soft, generous and delicate. Most patterns are inspired from daily objects, animals, and other existing shapes. Therefore, Van Phuc silks attract not only the Vietnamese but also tourists.

What's Included

Transportation with air-conditioning
Travel insurance
Entrance fees
Bottled drinking water
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ha Noi City Center
English speaking guides (other languages available upon request with surcharge)

What's Not Included

Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
Tips and gratuities

Additional Information

Silk weaving, an age-old craft, continues to be an integral part of Vietnamese society today. This guided visit takes you to a village in the vicinity of Ha Noi which has been renowned for its silk weaving for over a millennium. You will have the opportunity to see the process firsthand and buy silk items at prices significantly below market rates.

Highlights:

Take a break from the bustling city and explore Van Phuc, a serene Vietnamese village filled with community buildings, fishing ponds and ancient banyan trees (45-minute car trip)
Meet the local families dedicated to preserving the thousand-year-old art form of Silk Weaving
Observe and understand each intricate stage of the mesmerizing Silk Weaving operation

Maximum 1 child accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child will pay the adult price.
Free for children 0-5 years old ; 50% off for children 6-10 years old

Location

Van Phuc Silk Village

On the Nhue River, 10 Km Southwest of Hanoi Old Quarter,

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Suzanne

Sep 20, 2023

Fab small trip - Brilliant guide very informative and friendly Great to see the silk being made The silk is much cheaper than in Hanoi which makes it worth the trip and a lot of choice

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Annemarie

Apr 25, 2017

My Husband and I really enjoyed the... - <p>My Husband and I really enjoyed the tour, The guide was a lovely lady with good english. She enjoyed giving us a short history of Hanoi and silk/silk industry. Van was comfortable, cold water provided. I thought there would be many opportunities for me to buy silk in Hanoi/Ha Long bay, but I didn't get any other than on this tour, so now I wish I had purchased more silk satin fabric around 14-00 per mtr, I thought the price was very good and also purchased some finished items of clothing and soft furnishings. A simple silk scarf I love and a long silk skirt for my daughter among other things. I thought this was a nice easy way to spend a afternoon, but if you are not into fabric, you may not find it worthwhile.</p>

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