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Secret Handicraft Villages of Hanoi - A Day Off The Beaten Track
Activity Duration (8 to 12 hours)
Moderate
Hosted in English
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Secret Handicraft Villages of Hanoi - A Day Off The Beaten Track
What you'll do
If you're looking for something a little different and want to see the real Vietnam, then this is for you!
Hanoi may be famous for its charming Old Quarter, but let's be honest, it's full of tourists that you're trying to escape, right? We're going to take you into the countryside of Hanoi and into the small villages that are well-known 'by the locals' for manufacturing the same products within each village. .
Hanoi may be famous for its charming Old Quarter, but let's be honest, it's full of tourists that you're trying to escape, right? We're going to take you into the countryside of Hanoi and into the small villages that are well-known 'by the locals' for manufacturing the same products within each village. .
Meeting and pickup
Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What is included?
- Local Food at it's Finest - We can handle your dietary requirements.
- Incense Sticks, Lacquer painting or Conical hat - We couldn't leave you empty handed :)
- Entry/Admission - Vietnamese Lacquer Painting - Ha Thai Village
What is not included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
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Ms Nguyen Tour Guiding Club
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Itinerary
Hanoi Local Arts & Crafts Workshops Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Secret Handicraft Villages of Hanoi - A Day Off The Beaten Track in Hanoi, Vietnam. This local arts & crafts workshops experience includes 3 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Quảng Phú Cầu
1
Quảng Phú Cầu
Stop: 2 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
2
Chuong Village
Stop: 3 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- Take a break and indulge in what will more than likely be your best meal in Vietnam. Finish up with some local tea (or a beer) before we get hands on
- You’ve seen the locals wearing the traditional cone-shaped leaf hats right? How could you not have? Have a go at weaving a Non-La yourself in Chuong Village.
- From drying the palm leaves in the sun, ironing them (believe it or not), hand stitching the leaves together, and tying on the strap... you'll learn all the steps to making them from start to finish.
- Absolutely no pressure but you'll be able to buy a hat here much more beautiful and cheaper than you can in the City.Read moreMore about Chuong Village
3
Vietnamese Lacquer Painting - Ha Thai Village
Stop: 2 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
We'll experience the art of lacquer painting at Ha Thai village. Meet a local artist and learn the history of the ancient craft. From preparing wooden base to applying layers of resin and pigment, gain insight into every step of the process. Read moreMore about Vietnamese Lacquer Painting - Ha Thai Village
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