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Discover the art of blacksmithing in Knife Making Village. Learn about the history of the village, see the blacksmiths at work, and explore the village. Or Visit Incense Village & Hat Village.

Highlights

• Feel the heat of the forge as you watch blacksmiths at work
• Learn about the history of the village and its blacksmithing tradition
• Visit Incense Village -the heart of Vietnam’s tradition to make your own incense
• Visit Chuong Conical Hat Crafting Village to paint your own hat
• Explore the village and see the tools and products made by the blacksmiths

Description

Option: Private Tour: Knife Making Village with Workshop Visit Blacksmith village, a symbol of diligence, dexterity, and creativity for hundreds of years. Discover how the blacksmithing profession has not only provided a stable income but also preserved traditional cultural values. Explore the village, where the sound of hammers resounds regularly, and sparks fly from the red-hot coal furnace. See blacksmiths, regardless of age, working hard by the fire, taking care of each step to create the best quality products. Meet families who have been involved in the profession for generations, like Mr. Nguyen Van Thanh, who has been blacksmithing for more than 40 years. Hear how blacksmithing is not only a livelihood but also a passion, a heart that he wants to pass on to his children and grandchildren. Learn how, despite the challenges of the times, the blacksmiths here still persevere in keeping the profession alive, continuing the quintessence left by their ancestors. Immerse yourself in the craft of blacksmithing in Da Sy Step into the blacksmith’s world as sparks fly and steel glows red-hot. Under expert guidance, hammer raw steel into the blade’s shape. Learn grinding and polishing techniques to refine your blade. Carve and attach a wooden handle that’s crafted to fit perfectly in your hand. Feel the heat of the forge, the satisfaction of shaping steel, and the pride of holding a tool you created with your own hands. Option HALF DAY Group Tour : Visit 2 Villages: Conical Hat and Incense Craft Village + Train Street (optional) Duration: ~ 6 hours Morning from 7:45~13:30 Afternoon from 11:45~17:30 Discover Vietnamese handicrafts on an immersive, guided tour from Hanoi that will take you to meet a local artisan, discover a historical incense-making village, and learn about the conical hat-making process. Get a unique look at the local culture with this discovery of detailed artisanal crafts. Start with a pickup from Hanoi’s Old Quarter and head to Chuong, a village that has been well-known for the craft of conical hat-making for over 300 years. Get an observe how conical hats are made and decorate a hat by painting it then bring it home as a souvenir. Depart for the Quang Phu Cau village, which has been producing incense for more than 100 years. Take a walk to the center of the village and see how locals make incense on the artisanal, family scale. Meet a family who specializes in dyeing incense sticks and take in the colorful bundles of incense. See the next level of incense production with a tour of a nearby factory. Learn how incense is made from scratch and more about the lives of manual workers. Take home memories of your visit with incense souvenirs from the place. Back to the city center. First place for drop off: Hanoi Train Street. If you don't want to get drop off here, please wait in the car

Includes

Visit to Blacksmith village ( depends on your option) Observation of traditional blacksmithing techniques Interaction with local blacksmiths Knife-making workshop to make your own knife and take it home as a personalize souvenir Guidance from skilled blacksmiths Materials for knife making Use of tools and equipment 01 free conical hat for painting in the hat village and take it home as a personalized souvenir Some free incense sticks after you made incense sticks yourself Bottled water All entrance fees Professional local tour guide Hotel pickup and drop-off at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter area Home-cooked authentic Vietnamese food by heart at home of local artisan. Both veg & non-veg are well-served. Full day trip includes lunch but excludes for half day trip.

Important Information

• The village is known for its traditional blacksmithing craft Visitors can observe the forging process and interact with artisans Modern machinery is also used alongside traditional methods

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund