Day Tour | Ninh Binh Hands-On Silk Weaving Experience in Ha Trao Village

— GENERAL INFORMATION —

Tour: Half day tour.

Departure time: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM/9:30 AM - 12:00 PM/ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Please note your preferable timeline in the note section)

Duration: 2.5 hours.

Meeting point: Ha Trao Village, Nam Hoa Lu. (Map)

* Self-transport to the meeting point is required. Precise location and arrival instructions will be provided once your booking is confirmed.

 

– ABOUT THIS SERVICE –

Discover the art of traditional silk-making and Vietnamese craftsmanship on a 3-hour cultural experience in Ha Trao Village, Nam Hoa Lu. Begin with a guided walk through the lush Ben Gia Mulberry Garden, where you’ll learn how mulberry leaves are harvested, feed silkworms, and observe the fascinating process of cocoon spinning. Continue to a traditional silk reeling and weaving workshop, where local artisans introduce you to time-honored techniques passed down through generations. Bring your creativity to life by choosing one hands-on workshop: botanical dyeing a cotton scarf, embroidering a cotton handkerchief, or weaving a mini rug from recycled fabrics. Afterward, visit the design and craftsmanship area specializing in premium silk bedding products and enjoy a complimentary fermented mulberry drink. End your visit by exploring the silk exhibition and browsing unique souvenirs to take home. This experience includes a guided heritage walk and one craft workshop.

 

– ITINERARY –

8:30 AM/9:30 AM/2:00 PM: Mulberry Garden & Silkworm Rearing to explore the lush Ben Gia Mulberry Garden, learn how to harvest organic mulberry leaves and feed the silkworms, watch mature silkworms spin their cocoons, stroll along the scenic mulberry path, and visit the historic Ha Trao Village

9:00 AM/10:00 AM/3:00 PM: Silk Reeling and Weavin Workshop: Step into our traditional workshop. Enjoy a hands-on experiences in silk reeling and weaving while learning ancient techniques directly from local artisans.

9:15 AM/10:15 AM/3:15 PM: Hands-on Crafting: Unleash your creativity! Make your own zero-waste fabric rug/ hand-embroider a personalized silk scarf, or dye silk using natural materials to take home as a unique souvenir.

• Choose ONE Workshop to make and take home:
• Eco Dyeing: Dye a Cotton scarf using botanical colors.
• Hands-Embroidery: Embroider a Cotton handkerchief
• Zero-Waste: Weave a mini rug from recycle fabrics

10:30 AM/11:30 AM/ 4:30 AM: Visit our exlusive design and handcafting area for premium silk bedding products. Relax and savor a complimantary, special fermented mulberry drink.

11:00 AM/12:00 PM/ 5:00 PM: Tour ends. Spend your freetime exploring the silk products exhibition and souvenirs buying to bring home.

*Note: This is a reference itinerary. The actual itinerary may be adjusted depending on weather conditions and the actual circumstances at the destination.

 

INCLUDED:

• 45-minutes Guided Heritage Walk.
• 01 Complimantary Mulberry Drink .
• Freetime to explore and take photos.
• 1 Hands-on workshop crafting.

EXCLUDED:

• Transfer from/to Ha Trao Village.
• Meals.
• Personal expenses and tips.