Van Phuc village of silk half-day tour from Ha Noi

Discover the ancient craft of silk weaving on this half-day tour and see how it remains a rich tradition for many Vietnamese within a village that has been one of Vietnam’s prime silk weaving locations for over 1000 years. Watch patterns and products produced, plus get the chance to purchase silk products at a fraction of the retail price.Starting from meeting your guide once collected at your accommodation, you'll be driven 45-minutes North-West to Van Phuc Silk Village. You'll hear how it's traditionally associated with silk weaving in Ha Dong plus how the craft of silk weaving started over 1000 years ago. Then, once you arrive at this village on the bank of the Nhue River, you'll take a peaceful stroll and admire the communal houses, fish ponds and ancient banyan trees. Next, meet the local families for whom silk production is a method of earning for living. You'll watch the stages of producing handmade silk: from spinning and gluing to weaving and finishing of the silk wares. After, you'll visit the shrines of the village where the first masters are worshipped. A chance to shop for silk products at reasonable prices completes your experience.