Hanoi Folk Art Journey: Xuan La Rice Figurine & Lantern Painting Workshop (Full day)
- 5 Remaining seats
- Time: 1 day
- Origin: Hanoi (HAN22-HANOI CRAFT ADVENTURE)
- Validity: 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026
- Transport: Coach
- Destination: The North, Ha Noi
- Minimum number of guests: 4
Highlights
Step away from Hanoi's busy city centre and discover the creativity behind two distinctive Vietnamese handicrafts. From a centuries-old village craft to a creative workshop in the heart of modern Hanoi, this tour offers an engaging look at how Vietnamese handicraft traditions continue to evolve while giving you two handmade souvenirs to take home.
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Itinerary
08:00
Tour with guide
Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel or a pre-arranged meeting point in Hanoi. Depart for Xuan La Village
09:15
Tour with guide
Arrive in Xuan La and take a short walk through the village before meeting a local artisan. The village is particularly well known for “tò he”, colourful figurines traditionally made from rice dough and shaped entirely by hand
09:30
Tour with guide
Join a hands-on cultural experience with a local artisan.
12:30
Tour with guide
Lunch at a local restaurant.
14:15
Tour with guide
Arrive at the workshop located in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter. This afternoon experience offers a contemporary interpretation of Vietnamese handicraft culture. Choose your colours and decorative ideas before creating your own personalised lantern under the guidance of the workshop instructor
16:00
Tour with guide
Meet your driver and return to your hotel.
16:30
Tour with guide
Back at original pick-up point.
What to Expect
- A full-day journey combining traditional and contemporary Vietnamese crafts
- Authentic interaction with local artisans
- Hands-on activities rather than conventional sightseeing
- A relaxed programme suitable for couples, families and small groups
- Opportunities to learn about Hanoi's cultural heritage through creativity
- Two handmade items to bring home as unique memories of Hanoi.
Term & conditions
Tour inclusive:
● Vietnamese/ English - speaking guide service.
● Private, air-conditioned transport.
● Xuan La Village and Lantern Workshop fees. Each with 01 finished product to bring home.
● 01 Dinner at a local restaurant.
● Admission fee(s) as specified in the program.
● Drinking water (one 500ml bottle/guest).
● VAT and service charge.
Tour exclusive
● Travel insurance & all meals and beverage unspecified.
● Personal expenses, optional visit and other services unspecified.
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.
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