Detailed Itinerary
Pick you 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.
Price & Inclusions
This is a private tour and the price per person varies and depends on many aspects, such as your group size, the hotel ratings and your departure date. If you want to get a tailor made price quote for this tour, please fill out the online tour inquiry form and give us as much information as possible about your trip. Our online travel experts will be at your service.
Tour Includes:
- English/French speaking tour guide, other languages are available on request
- Private transportation with A/C
- Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant
Tour Excludes:
- Accommodation in Hanoi
- Personal expenses and tips
- Other not mentioned in the tour program