Hanoi Craft Village Experience: Bamboo Dragonfly, Sweets & Fans (Full day)

Highlights

Discover Hanoi’s traditional craft villages on a cultural day trip from the city. Visit Thach Xa to learn how colourful bamboo dragonflies are handmade, taste the famous local sweet ‘peanut ginger candy’ with tea, then continue to Chang Son Village to explore the art of traditional Vietnamese fan making. This tour offers a close look at local craftsmanship, village life, and authentic heritage outside central Hanoi.

Itinerary

08:00 . Pick-up at hotel / Old Quarter - Tour with guide
Our tour guide and coach will pick you up at your hotel or meeting point in the Old Quarter.
09:00 . Thach Xa Bamboo Dragonfly Village - Tour with guide
Meet local artisans and learn how colourful bamboo dragonflies are cut, shaped, painted, and balanced by hand. Guests can try a simple decorating activity.
10:15 . Thach Xa ‘Peanut Ginger Candy’ Village - Tour with guide
Visit a local Peanut Ginger Candy maker and learn about this traditional sweet made with sticky rice flour, ginger, peanuts, and sugarcane molasses.
11:15 . Chang Son Fan Making Village - Tour with guide
Discover the craft of making traditional Vietnamese fans, from bamboo frame preparation to paper covering and decoration. Guests may try simple fan painting or assembling.
12:30 . Lunch at a local restaurant - Tour with guide
13:45 . Drive back to Hanoi - Tour with guide
Tour ends at the original pickup point or central drop-off location.
End of tour. - Tour with guide

What to Expect

Explore traditional craft villages near Hanoi;
Visit Thach Xa Bamboo Dragonfly Village and meet local artisans;
Learn how bamboo dragonflies are handmade, painted, and balanced;
Discover the process of making traditional peanut ginger candy;
Visit Chang Son Fan Making Village and see how Vietnamese fans are crafted;
Try simple hands-on activities such as decorating or painting;
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant;
Includes Old Quarter pickup and return transfer.

Term & conditions

Tour inclusive:
● Vietnamese / English - speaking guide service.
● Private, air-conditioned transfer.
● Lunch at local restaurant.
● Drinking water.
● Admission fee(s) as specified in the program.
● VAT and service charge.

Tour exclusive:

● Travel insurance & all meals and beverage unspecified.
● Personal expenses, optional visit and other services unspecified.

Childen policy:

Children from 0 – 5 years old: Free of charge (*)

Children from 6 – 10 years old:
Sharing bed with two adults: 50% of adult price
Sharing room with two adults, using extra bed: 80% of adult price
Twin-sharing room with one adult: 100% of adult price

Children from 11 years old: 100% of adult price

(*) One child traveling with two adults will be free of charge; the 2nd child will pay 50% of adult price.

Cancellation Policy

- Cancellation charge will be applied if cancellation notice made:
- After booking confirmation: 10% of the tour fare.
- Within 24 hours before departure time: 40% of the tour fare.
- Last-minute or no-show: 100% of the tour fare.