This excursion from Hanoi visits some of the fascinating handicraft villages dotted around the lush countryside surrounding the capital. You will witness the ancient art of ceramic making, how lacquered bamboo products are made and beautiful Mother of Pearl. This day trip is perfect for those interested in traditional artifacts and also a great opportunity to buy souvenirs.
Trip
Detail
We leave Hanoi at 00:80 am and drive to Bat Trang where we can see firsthand the ancient art of ceramic making at a workshop. Many of the families producing these fine works of art have been doing so for at least 400 years. From Bat Trang we return to Hanoi and head south to the village of Duyen Thai, which specializes in making lacquered bamboo products. Hereby is Bang So village, which produces bamboo and rattan goods. We then find a shady place to enjoy our picnic lunch.
Following lunch we head to the embroidery village of Quat Dong to visit another family workshop. In times past many of the Vietnamese Emperors and courtiers had their elaborate costumes created here. Nowadays the village makes most of the material that is sold on Hanoi’s famous Hang Gai Street. Our final stop is at the Chuon village, also known as the Mother of Pearl village. Here we discover the intricate and time-consuming art of mother of pearl inlay in objects as diverse as cupboards and jewelry boxes. From Chuon we make the return journey to Hanoi where we should arrive no later than 6pm.
Trip price includes: • All air-transportation and transfers • Picnic lunch • English speaking guide • Admission fees and permits where applicable • Drinking water during the trip Trip price exnclude: • Pre & Post trip accommodation in Hanoi • Travel insurance • Food & drink not mentioned in the itinerary • Personal expenses • Tips and Gratuities
Joining instructions: You will be collected from your hotel in Hanoi and dropped back there at the end of the day. Pick up time will be advised on confirmation of booking. What to take We suggest a small, lightweight daypack for cameras and drinking water, etc.
Fitness Requirements There are no specific fitness requirements for this trip, although please note that the Vietnamese climate is probably hotter and more humid than you would otherwise be used to
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Trip
Summary
We leave Hanoi at 00:80 am and drive to Bat Trang where we can see firsthand the ancient art of ceramic making at a workshop. Many of the families producing these fine works of art have been doing so for at least 400 years. From Bat Trang we return to Hanoi and head south to the village of Duyen Thai, which specializes in making lacquered bamboo products. Hereby is Bang So village, which produces bamboo and rattan goods. We then find a shady place to enjoy our picnic lunch. 
t is sold on Hanoi’s famous Hang Gai Street. Our final stop is at the Chuon village, also known as the Mother of Pearl village. Here we discover the intricate and time-consuming art of mother of pearl inlay in objects as diverse as cupboards and jewelry boxes. From Chuon we make the return journey to Hanoi where we should arrive no later than 6pm.
Cambodia
boasts a rich culture with its many ancient temples and impressive
natural scenery, such as the empty beaches, mighty rivers and the
remote forests. Travel to Cambodia will always be high on anybody's
travel list as it offers the fabulous temples of Angkor Wat, long
considered one of the greatest human achievements of ancient architecture
and sculpture.
Laos
is laid-back, exotic, beautifull and welcoming, almost half of this
mountainous country is still covered in forest. Travellers find
that this peaceful Buddhist land reminds them of an Asia from times
long past.
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