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Hoi An Craft Villages And Lantern Making Tour

Hoi An, Vietnamby Hoi An Express Travel

  • 4.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 15 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Embark on a scenic boat ride to Kim Bong Carpentry Village, where you will explore traditional shipbuilding and carpentry workshops. Continue to Thanh Ha Pottery Village to witness pottery-making traditions that date back over 500 years. Visit the Thanh Ha Terra Cotta Park Museum to see stunning clay replicas of iconic landmarks before concluding your tour with a hands-on experience in the art of lantern making. Experience Highlights: Scenic Boat Rides: Experience beautiful views en route to traditional craft villages. Artisan Workshops: Discover shipbuilding and carpentry techniques with skilled craftsmen. Historic Pottery: Watch artisans create pottery products in Thanh Ha, a village with over 500 years of history. Iconic Sculptures: Admire clay replicas of famous landmarks at the Terra Cotta Park Museum.

What's included

  • Transportation with air-conditioning
  • Travel insurance
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Transfer and transportation as per itinerary
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoi An City Center
  • Entrance fees, Boat
  • English speaking guides (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
  • Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
  • Tips and gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Kim Bong Carpentry Village

    1.5 hours

    We will embark on a 30-minute boat ride to Kim Bong Carpentry Village, a traditional craft village in Hoi An established in the 15th century by artisans from Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, and Ha Tinh. Upon arrival, you will explore the shipbuilding area, where wooden fishing vessels are constructed using traditional techniques. You will also visit a carpentry workshop to witness craftsmen creating handcrafted furniture and intricate sculptures.

  2. 2

    Thanh Ha Pottery Village

    45 min

    Next, we will continue our journey with another boat ride to Thanh Ha Pottery Village, where you can observe villagers making pottery products such as vases, pots, and kettles. Thanh Ha Pottery Village boasts over 500 years of history, tracing its roots back to its establishment. We will then visit the Thanh Ha Terra Cotta Park Museum, where a series of remarkable sculptures and architectural replicas come to life. Here, you will see stunning clay models of iconic landmarks, including the Leaning Tower of Pisa (Italy), Taj Mahal (India), Sydney Opera House (Australia), the White House (USA), the Pyramid (Egypt), and Notre Dame (France), all crafted by local artisans.

  3. 3

    Hoi An

    40 min

    Finally, we will conclude the tour by visiting a local lantern craftsman to learn about the traditional art of lantern making.

Meeting and pickup

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoi An City Center (Except South Hoi An area)

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Maximum 1 child accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child will pay the adult price.
  • Free for children 0-5 years old ; 50% off for children 6-10 years old

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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