• Quảng Phú Cầu - Capture images of individuals working amidst a vibrant sea of red. There is ample opportunity to photograph the workers in action. Explore the village workshops to document the incense-making process, including bamboo chopping, dyeing the sticks, and creating incense paste. Take additional photos of the welcoming locals who have been crafting incense in this village for generations.

• Thủ Sĩ - Visit the home of Mr. Luong Son Bac, one of the village’s oldest residents, to learn about his life and his role in popularizing bamboo fish trap making. Thu Sy village in Hung Yen province is renowned for its traditional craft of weaving bamboo fish traps. These products are distributed throughout the northern region and exported internationally. The village boasts over 200 years of tradition in bamboo fish trap making, with local craftsmen preserving this heritage. Bamboo fish traps serve not only as tools for fishermen but also as symbols of the region’s enduring craftsmanship. Bamboo is split, shaped, and woven into intricate patterns that allow fish to enter but not escape. Over time, the craft has evolved, enabling villagers to create traps of various shapes and sizes, suitable for catching fish, shrimp, crabs, and even eels.

• Bần Yên Nhân - Visit a family in the village that continues to produce and sell this renowned dipping sauce. Ban Soy Sauce Village in Hung Yen, Vietnam, is celebrated for its traditional soy sauce (tương) production, a craft handed down through generations. Situated in the Ban village of the Nhan Hoa commune, the soy sauce produced here is famous for its rich, deep flavor and unique fermentation process. Soy sauce is a vital component of Vietnamese cuisine, essential for many dishes. Nowhere else in Vietnam is soy sauce produced with such high quality and rich flavor as in Ban Yen Nhan village, Hung Yen province. This tradition has been passed down through generations and continues to thrive today. The traditional production process involves mixing fermented soybeans with rice mash, then allowing the mixture to ferment further in large clay jars, often under the sun for several months.

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Explore three traditional craft villages in a day trip from Hanoi: Quang Phu Cau Incense Stick Village, Thu Sy Bamboo Fish Traps Village, and Ban Soy Sauce Village, with a delightful home-cooked lunch at Jenny’s house.

Savor a comforting Vietnamese meal crafted by Jenny’s father, showcasing regional specialties and traditional dishes. The lunch may feature dishes enhanced with tương Bần (Ban soy sauce), accompanied by seasonal vegetables, fresh tofu, or local fish.

This is an ideal chance to unwind and engage in conversation, gaining insights into local cuisine and everyday life.

• We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
• Travel time is included in the total tour duration

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