The craft villages around Hanoi
For centuries villages around Hanoi have specialised in single-commodity production, each family sharing their knowledge only within their village, therefore restricting the product's production to the one community. This tour takes you to some of the best of these villages which specialise in the following products: pottery, painting, silk, lacquer and rattan.
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08.30 Departure. Journey west of Hanoi to Bat Trang Ceramic Village, here you can wander freely into any of the workshops or galleries inside the village.
See the ceramics being made whilst you watch (if you wish you can buy any of the products that are being produced).
Following drive to Dong Ho folk painting village where for 300 years, people have been making "Dzo" paintings (the printing paper is made of bark of a tree called "Dzo" which is make from completely natural materials).
After visiting Dong Ho return to Hanoi for lunch.
Travel south to Van Phuc Silk Village in Ha Tay Province, the village is considered as the cradle of silk weaving in Vietnam and this beautiful fabrich as been woven here for over 1,000-years.
After journey south to Duyen Thai lacquer village where the whole process of lacquer production can be seen from start to finish.
Nearby is Xam Duong Village where rattan products are made, following drive back to Hanoi, admiring the charming scenery of the Red River Delta. End of services.
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Number of travellers
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Price in USD per person
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2
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67
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3
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53
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4
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44
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Including
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· French or English-speaking guide.
· Air conditioned vehicle.
· Entrance fees where mentioned.
· Vietnamese lunch.
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Excluding
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· Dinner.
· Drinks, tips, personal expenses and extras.
· Any service not clearly mentioned in the program.
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