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- - Old Quarter (3 km/1.9 miles)
- - Van Phuc Silk Village (8 km/5 miles)
- - Bat Trang Ceramic Village (13 km/8.1 miles)
VAN PHUC SILK VILLAGE
Van Phuc village is in Ha Dong Town, 8km from Hanoi. It is the oldest and most famous silk village in Vietnam, with products maintaining their popularity in national and international markets for hundreds of years. In the past, Van Phuc silk was used in costumes for the King and his family and senior officials. Now, Van Phuc silk is accessible to anyone who comes to Hanoi.
Right at the gate to Van Phuc village, travelers will see a number of silk shops, where they can choose any kind or colour they want. Further inside the village, travelers can enjoy an ancient view of a northern Vietnamese village, with communal house and well, lotus pond, ancient banian tree, and a market…all alongside modern houses.
BAT TRANG CERAMIC VILLAGE
The Bat Trang ceramics village, a 500-year-old village, is located about 10 km northeast of Ha Noi on the left bank of the Red River. It has been famous for its ceramics for a thousand years, particularly dinnerware and ornamental ware.
Wander the narrow streets and see the vendors with their artware, tableware and ornaments. Little animals, figurines, huge vases, tea sets. Studios with antique collections, craftspeople making the pots, applying the intricate designs, setting the kilns. Buy some ceramics so you can enjoy your Bat Trang experience at home.