Hanoi - Van Phuc Silk Village - Chuong village (conial hat making) - Vac village (bird cage making) - Uoc Le village (steamed pork roll) - Hanoi
A day tour to handicraft villages from Hanoi takes you to the different villages that have existed for hundred years in Hanoi in particular and in Vietnam in general. Besides, this day trip offers you a good chance to discover the meticulous steps that Vietnamese artisans involved to make many beautiful gifts for all travelers who visit the village. It is also a great place to buy some handicraft products for your family members or friends after the trip.
Started at: 08.00 and Finished at: 17.00

In the morning, you will be welcomed and picked up by our enthusiastic and inspired guide and driver, then head out to the handicraft villages around Hanoi such as, Van Phuc, Chuong, Vac and Uoc Le villages all of which offer different handicraft items. Firstly, visit Van Phuc silk village which has remained over thousand years and is well-known for its traditional weaving and related-silk products in good quality. After that, transfer to Thanh Oai district located about 30km to the Southwest of Hanoi which is famous for many handicraft villages that have still existed so far although their handicraft items are fading away due to the modern life and technology. We will visit Chuong and Vac villages. The former specializes in Vietnamese traditional conical hats while the latter is famous for making bird cages. From the Vac village, we will take a bike ride to Uoc Le village which is well-known for Vietnamese pork sausage. Transfer back to Hanoi and be dropped off at hotel.
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