Half-day Private visiting of Silk Village in Hoi An

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About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Asia Travel Links

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–5 years) · Youth (6–10 years) · Adults (11–90 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

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

Itinerary

Silk Village Hoi An - The Tourist

one hour Admission included

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
Hoi An

one hour

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.