Van Phuc Silk Village Ride (Half Day)

Tour Information
Duration Duration: 4–5 hours (Morning or Afternoon options)
Schedule Morning or Afternoon tour options

Morning Itinerary, Tơ Sớm Ven Sông

| The Threads of Morning Along the River

Afternoon Itinerary, Ánh Chiều Trên Khung Cửi

| Golden Light & the Whispering Loom

Landmarks Landmarks
  • Van Phuc Silk Village
  • Silk weaving
  • Van Xuan showroom
  • Ha Thai Lacquer Village
  • Artisan studio
Inclusions Inclusions
  • Check Đón/trả tại khách sạn | Hotel pick-up & drop-off (Old Quarter area)
  • Check Mũ bảo hiểm size Tây | Western helmet
  • Check Nước suối miễn phí | Free water
  • Check Hướng dẫn viên trình độ C1 tiếng Anh | C1-level English-speaking guides
  • Check Áo mưa công nghiệp | Industrial raincoat
  • Check Quà nhỏ từ D Tour | Surprise gift
  • Check Ăn trưa 150k/người | $6.5 lunch included
  • Check Vé vào cổng | Entry tickets
$69/Pax $55
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Description

A journey into softness, shimmer, and heritage. Just west of Hanoi lies Van Phuc Silk Village, where looms have sung for over 1,200 years, weaving silk once reserved for kings and mandarins. On this ride, you’ll not only see silk — you’ll feel it between your fingers, hear its story from artisans, and walk through alleys strung with shimmering fabric.

Craft is not just skill , it’s memory,  passed down with calloused fingers and careful eyes. In the quiet hum of the loom and the soft rhythm of lacquer hands,  you’ll feel the weight of time , not heavy,  but sacred.

Lụa là hơi thở,  sơn là ánh nhìn. Mỗi làng nghề,  mỗi người thợ là một trang sử sống. Đây không phải chuyến tham quan,  mà là cuộc gặp gỡ với di sản, nhẹ nhàng,  nhưng ở lại rất lâu trong tâm trí.

Cultural & Historical Deep Dive | Di sản văn hóa

Vạn Phúc Silk Village, Cradle of Patterned Weaving

  • Dates back to 865 AD,  known for “lụa vân” , patterns woven,  not printed
  • Local legend credits Lady Lã Thị Nga,  who introduced sericulture to the region
  • Nguyễn Thị Tâm,  living national treasure,  revived forgotten royal motifs
  • Over 800 weaving households,  producing 2.5 million m² annually

Natural Dyeing & Extended Craft

  • Uses betel leaf,  indigo,  bamboo ash,  and areca nut
  • Fabrics are sun-dried in open courtyards , wind as a co-creator
  • Dyeing families carry secret recipes passed through matrilineal lines

 

What You Should Bring | Chuẩn Bị Mang Theo

  • Sun cream | Kem chống nắng
  • Camera | Máy ảnh

📞 Booking | Đặt lịch
Whatsapp/ Line/ Zalo: +84 988 839 746 (Vivian) | +84 363171402 (Simon) | +84 986350658 (Adri)
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Detail schedule

The Threads of Morning

Time Stop Experience & Storytelling
8:00 AM Hotel Pick-up (Old Quarter) Meet your guide, hop on your vintage Honda DD, and set off toward the western craft villages.
8:30 AM Red River Dyke Road Ride along flower fields and pottery stalls, the same road merchants once took to bring silk into the city.
9:00 AM Van Phuc Silk Village Step into the “land of silk,” weaving since the 9th century. Its shimmering cloth once dressed royalty and traveled the Silk Road.
9:30 AM Artisan Workshop Meet a master weaver, watch the wooden looms clatter, and hear stories of lotus patterns, imperial dragons, and ancestral designs.
10:15 AM Silk Alleys Walk Wander lanes hung with bolts of fresh silk, each glowing with promise for weddings, festivals, and family heirlooms.
10:45 AM Silk Market Explore stalls stacked with scarves, ties, and traditional áo dài fabrics. Learn how patterns reveal rank, status, and cultural meaning.
11:30 AM Tea Break in Local Courtyard Sit with a cup of green tea in a garden home — a quiet pause where threads of past and present meet.
12:00 PM Return to Old Quarter Ride back to Hanoi with silk memories folded into your journey.

Highlight: Silk is Vietnam’s poetry in fabric — delicate yet enduring, soft yet strong.

Afternoon Ride: Silken Shadows

 

Time Stop Experience & Storytelling
12:00 PM Old Quarter Lunch Begin with a homestyle Vietnamese meal, flavors as light as silk itself.
12:45 PM Countryside Ride Leave the city bustle behind; tree-lined roads lead into Hà Đông, once a hub of imperial trade.
1:30 PM Van Phuc Silk Village Arrive at the legendary weaving village, home to shimmering fabrics known as “Ha Dong silk.”
2:00 PM Hands-on Silk Demo Try simple weaving techniques under the guidance of a local artisan — feel the rhythm of threads coming alive.
2:45 PM Silk Market & Boutiques Browse shimmering scarves, áo dài, and modern designs. Each purchase supports local families keeping the tradition alive.
3:30 PM Village Temple Visit the communal house where the village honors its silk ancestors. Hear how rituals tie crafts to the spirit world.
4:15 PM Sunset Ride Back Return to Hanoi as golden light falls on fields — the same glow that once inspired silk’s luster.

Highlight: In every thread lies a story of patience. Silk is not just fabric, it is heritage woven by time.

 

Optional Add-on Meal

Nguyen Sieu Alley Lunch or Dinner
Close your ride with a quiet, lantern-lit traditional meal in one of Hanoi’s most nostalgic alleys.

Policy

Inclusion

  • Đón/trả tại khách sạn | Hotel pick-up & drop-off (Old Quarter area)
  • Mũ bảo hiểm size Tây | Western helmet
  • Nước suối miễn phí | Free water
  • Hướng dẫn viên trình độ C1 tiếng Anh | C1-level English-speaking guides
  • Áo mưa công nghiệp | Industrial raincoat
  • Quà nhỏ từ D Tour | Surprise gift
  • Ăn trưa 150k/người | $6.5 lunch included
  • Vé vào cổng | Entry tickets

Exclusion

  • VAT | Thuế VAT
  • The third bottle of water during the ride | Chai nước thứ ba trong hành trình
  • Drinks: Second beer or water at lunch | Đồ uống: Bia hoặc nước thứ hai trong bữa trưa
  • Tips for guide & driver, and personal expenses | Tiền tip cho hướng dẫn viên & tài xế, và chi phí cá nhân
  • Holiday surcharges | Phụ thu ngày lễ
  • All services not mentioned above | Tất cả dịch vụ không được nêu ở trên

Children Policy | Chính sách trẻ em

  • Child 1–4 years old: Free (share with parents) Miễn phí
  • Child 5–8 years old: 75% adult rate (first child); second child full adult rate |Tính 75% giá người lớn (trẻ đầu tiên); trẻ thứ hai tính như người lớn
  • Child 9 and above: Charged as adult| Tính như người lớn

Cancellation Policy | Chính Sách Huỷ Tour

1. Cancellation by Guest | Huỷ từ phía khách

  • 0% fee if cancelled more than 7 days before departure
    Miễn phí nếu huỷ trước 7 ngày
  • 50% fee if cancelled 4–7 days prior
    50% phí nếu huỷ trong 4–7 ngày trước tour
  • 75% fee if cancelled 2–3 days prior
    75% phí nếu huỷ trong 2–3 ngày trước tour
  • 100% fee if cancelled within 48 hours
    100% phí nếu huỷ trong vòng 48h trước giờ khởi hành

⚠️ All cancellations must be submitted in writing.
Yêu cầu huỷ phải gửi bằng văn bản.

⚠️ Timing is based on Vietnam Time (UTC+7).
Thời gian tính theo giờ Việt Nam (UTC+7).

⚠️ Changes made within 24 hours may incur local partner fees (e.g., transfer, logistics).
Các thay đổi trong vòng 24h có thể phát sinh phụ phí (ví dụ: xe đưa đón, logistics…).

2. Cancellation by Organizer | Huỷ từ phía tổ chức

  • A full refund (100%) will be issued if the tour is cancelled by us.
    Nếu tour bị huỷ từ phía chúng tôi, sẽ hoàn 100% phí tour.
  • Card transaction fees (if any) are non-refundable.
    Phí giao dịch thẻ (nếu có) sẽ không được hoàn lại.

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