Discover the fire of the forge and the elegance of silk on this immersive cultural adventure just outside Hanoi.
Enjoy a hotel pick-up followed by a bowl of Hanoi’s #1 Pho. Then, savour a unique Cinnamon Egg Coffee inside a stunning 200-year-old French colonial house.️ Travel by motorbike to Da Si Village, where the rhythm of hammers has echoed for centuries.
Visit the workshop of a local artisan, learn the family secrets of traditional knife-making, and try it yourself. You will practice the simplest forging process and create a product you can actually use. You can also purchase razor-sharp knives directly from the maker.
Next, you'll enjoy an authentic lunch at a traditional restaurant in Ha Dong, savouring rustic local dishes. On the return journey, you will explore Van Phuc Silk Village. Witness the history of traditional weaving and touch the finest silk in Vietnam before return to your hotel.