Kite Making Experience in Hanoi Ba Duong Noi Village

Hanoi, Vietnam
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Duration8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the vibrant kite-making tradition at Ba Duong Noi, Hanoi's renowned kite-making village. This 8-hour course will introduce you to skilled artisans who have mastered the art of crafting bamboo kites for generations. Participate in hands-on activities such as splitting bamboo and shaping your own kite, while learning about the cultural significance behind this precious craft. Beyond kites, enjoy the flavors of local life with activities like tofu making and rice wine distillation at family workshops. Prepare a warm meal yourself, experiencing Vietnamese hospitality in a beautiful rural setting.

What's included

  • Local Guide: English-speaking guide throughout the journey.
  • Take-home Souvenir: You can take your handmade kite home.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle for round-trip transfer from Hanoi center to the village.
  • Food & Drinks: Traditional tofu tasting, local lunch/snacks, and bottled water.
  • All Workshop Materials: Bamboo, traditional paper, and tools to craft your own folk kite.
  • All Entrance Fees: All fees and permissions inside the artisan village.
  • Gratuities: Tips for the local guide and artisans
  • Personal Expenses
  • Hotel Pick-up outside the designated zone: If your hotel is outside the Old Quarter area.
  • Travel insurance

What to expect

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    Welcome to Ba Duong Noi, a historic heritage village untouched by mass tourism. Guided by local experts, you will fully immerse yourself in authentic rural life through three unique activities:

    Traditional Rice Wine Brewing: Visit a local workshop to discover the fermentation secrets and copper-still distillation of authentic Vietnamese rice wine.

    Handmade Tofu Making: Participate in grinding soybeans with a traditional stone mill and pressing fresh curds into wooden molds.

    Kite-Making Workshop: Meet a master artisan to craft your own folk kite, then head to the scenic Red River dikes to fly it and listen to the beautiful music of bamboo wind flutes (Sao Dieu).

    A perfect, hands-on cultural journey into the heart of Northern Vietnam!

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We offer complimentary pick-up for hotels located within the Hanoi Old Quarter area and near the Hanoi Opera House. Please provide your exact hotel name and address when booking. If your accommodation is outside the pickup zone, we will arrange a convenient meeting point in the city center.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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