- Time: Full day
- Origin: Ha Noi (HAN_N018: HA DONG TISSUE)
- Validity: Jan 1st, 2025 - June 30th, 2025
- Transport: Van
- Destination: Ha Noi
- Minimum number of guests: 6
Highlights
This itinerary gives you a mix of cultural experiences, with a hands-on opportunity to witness traditional crafts in Hanoi's surrounding villages.
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Itinerary
8:00 . Pick-up
Tour with guide
Pick up from your hotel (in old quarter of HaNoi)
8:30 - 9:30 . Visit Bat Trang Ceramic Village
Tour with guide
Bat Trang Village is located about 13 kilometers from Hanoi's city center. It is famous for its traditional ceramic-making techniques and vibrant pottery.You'll explore the village's workshops, see artisans at work, and have the chance to try making your own ceramic pieces. Visit the Bat Trang Ceramic Museum to learn about the history of the village and the pottery-making process. Spend some time shopping for unique ceramic items, ranging from decorative pieces to functional products.
10:00 - 11:00 . Visit Ha Dong Tissue Village
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After Bat Trang, head to Ha Dong (around 10-15 minutes from Bat Trang) to visit Ha Dong Tissue Village. Ha Dong is renowned for its traditional tissue paper products, especially the famous "Lá Dong" tissue paper, which is made from the leaves of the dong tree. Visit a local workshop to see how tissue paper is made by hand and its various uses in local crafts and decorations. You'll also have the chance to purchase some beautiful handmade tissue paper goods.
11:30 - 12:30 . Lunch
Tour with guide
Enjoy a delicious traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, where you can try Hanoi specialties.
13:30 - 15:00 . Visit Incense Village
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After lunch, head to an incense village (approximately 45 minutes from Ha Dong). Dong Ky Village or Quang Phu Cau Village are known for their incense production. Explore the incense-making process, where you'll see locals creating incense sticks by hand, from rolling the sticks to dipping them in various aromatic powders and oils. Learn about the importance of incense in Vietnamese culture, especially in religious and cultural ceremonies. If you're interested, you can even try making your own incense to bring home as a souvenir.
15:30 - 16:30 . Return to Hanoi
Tour with guide
Head back to Hanoi's city center, where you'll be dropped off at your hotel.
What to Expect
Discover the artistry and craftsmanship of Bat Trang Ceramic Village.
Explore Ha Dong Paper Village and learn the traditional paper-making techniques.
Immerse yourself in the aromatic world of Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, where colorful incense sticks come to life.
Term & conditions
Tour inclusive:
V.A.T and service charge.
Air-conditioned transfer (group-joining).
English-speaking guide.
Admission fees as specified in the itinerary.
Lunch without Beverage
Drinking water.
Tour exclusive:
Travel insurance.
Personal expenses and other services unspecified as above.
Tour price for children:
Children from 1 month to 5 years old: free of charge.
Children from 6 years to 10 years old: 80% of adult’s price.
Children from 11 years old: 100% of adult’s 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.