Private Tour of Hoi An Silk Village: Explore Traditional Silk Making

from $119

Duration

4 hours

Type

Guided, Private

Language

English

Difficaulty

Easy

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Half-day Private visiting of Silk Village in Hoi An

About This Tour

Hoi An silk village is one of many famous craft villages in Hoi An and producing plenty types of good quality silk.
On this tour, visitors can gain a deeper knowledge of the history and traditional silk making process. Additionally, visitors will be shown the life cycle of silkworms in action. Guests will then be shown how cocoons are transformed into silk thread and how the silk is treated and refined to become ready for clothing

Destinations

South-Eastern Asia, Vietnam

Activities

Biking

Suitable For

Accessibility

Themes

Adventure Activities, Sightseeing

Max People

Operator

Asia Travel Links

Inclusions

Bike with helmet
English-speaking tour guide (other languages available upon request)
Lantern making course
Buffet Lunch/Dinner
Bottled water

Food & drinks

Exclusions

Any services not mentioned in the program
Drinks, other meals, TIP and personal expenses

Tour Plan

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Day 1 8:30 AM / 1:30 PM: The tour guide will meet you at your hotel and we start cycling to Hoi An Silk Village.

9:00 AM / 2:00 PM: Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome drink while listening to some overview information about the history, ups and downs of this village. 9:20 AM / 2:20 PM: Take a stroll to visit traditional Quang Nam house where you will have the chance to learn about the story of Lady Doan Thi Ngoc known as the Queen of “Tam Tang” - the founder of the sericulture craft in Quang Nam province. Then, admire the Vietnamese Ao Dai and costumes from Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups.
9:40 AM / 2:40 PM: Visit the ancient Champa and traditional mulberry garden. At there, visitors can help harvest mulberry leaves. 10:00 AM / 3:00 PM: Stop at the silkworm breeding house and learn how to feed and nurture silkworms as well as the cocoon-weaving process. 10:20 AM / 3:20 PM: Learn about the traditional process to unravel silkworm cocoons

Day 2 10:40 AM / 3:40 PM: Continue discovering traditional Champa textiles and understand about their weaving techniques. You will be able to watch Champa women using ancient looms to make silk textiles.

11:00 AM/ 4:00 PM: Visit the Vietnamese traditional silk weaving house "Cuu Dien textile machine".
11:20 AM / 4:20 PM: Visit the silk showroom and tailor shop and learn how to differentiate between true and artificial silk
11:40 AM / 4:40 PM: Relax in the lush mulberry garden and enjoy a “Burden Buffet” lunch with 50 dishes
1:00 PM / 6:00 PM: Try hands-on making traditional lantern.
2:00 PM / 7:00 PM: Transfer back to your hotel.