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Explore Phung Xa Commune, a traditional trade village. Discover the art of lotus silk weaving, learn about the process, and admire the village's rustic charm. Or Visit Incense Village & Hat Village.

Highlights

• Discover the art of lotus silk weaving in Phung Xa Commune
• Learn about the intricate process of extracting lotus fiber
• Explore the village's traditional scarf and towel weaving heritage
• Explore Quang Phu Cau Incense Village and see the vibrant incense sticks
• Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam at Chuong Hat Village

Description

Option: Private Tour Hanoi Phung Xa Lotus Silk Handicraft Village Begin your journey by traveling to Phung Xa Commune in My Duc District, about 40 km from Hanoi City center. Recognized as a traditional trade village in 2002, Phung Xa Commune has been famous for its traditional scarf and towel weaving since 1929. As you explore the village, admire the rustic charm of tile-roof houses, beautiful hibiscus flower fences along the village road, and the friendly and hospitable locals. Learn about the unique process of making lotus silk, one of the most unique masterpieces of Vietnamese artisans. Discover how lotus fiber is meticulously and skillfully extracted from lotus stems, a labor-intensive process that takes more than 10 days to extract 250 g of lotus silk from about 3,000 stems, just enough for weaving a scarf. Admire the refined process of making a complete lotus silk scarf, from growing and harvesting lotus stems to extracting lotus fiber and weaving the final product. Depending on the thickness, length, and sophistication of an item, this process can take a long or short time. After many failures in more than one year, Mrs. Thuan successfully weaved a lotus silk scarf with a distinctive scent. Due to the sophisticated and labor-intensive operation, the price for one lotus-silk item is quite high. One lotus-silk scarf can be sold at about VND 4 million, depending on its type and size. 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 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 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 Phung Xa Commune Demonstration of lotus silk extraction Interaction with local artisans Viewing of traditional weaving techniques Transportation to and from Phung Xa Commune Bottled Water Tour Guide

Important Information

• The process of making lotus silk is labor-intensive and time-consuming Lotus silk products are unique and may be expensive The village is about 40 km from Hanoi City center

Easy cancellation

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