Engage in hands-on experiences in traditional craft villages in Hoi An

Engage in hands-on experiences in traditional craft villages in Hoi An

Tra Que Vegetable Village

Now, Tra Que vegetable village still maintains the method of growing organic vegetables. To match the name bestowed by the king of the Nguyen Dynasty, Tra Que vegetable village only grows spiced vegetables such as onions, basil, perilla, cilantro, etc. The way to take care of greens here is also very meticulous. Water for irrigating vegetables is a source of clean water in the ground.

Visit Tra Que vegetable village; you can register for vegetable growing experience tours with the people. You will be guided by indigenous people and meticulously introduced to how to tille the soil, sow seeds, water plants, and harvest vegetables. Although a little tired, you will ensure that after finishing the work, you will understand more about the life of a farmer as well as feel the simplicity in the village. Then there will definitely be no shortage of dining, so you can directly enjoy fresh vegetables right in the garden.

Thanh Ha Pottery Village

Thanh Ha is known as a long-standing traditional pottery village in Hoi An, an ancient town. About 3km from the center of Hoi An. Located on the Thu Bon River, Thanh Ha pottery village is a typical attraction in Hoi An. With more than 500 years of establishment and development, this place possesses a rustic beauty that is rare anywhere. Coming to Thanh Ha pottery village, you will feel lost in some ancient, peaceful countryside!

Today, Thanh Ha Hoi A pottery village is constantly developing strongly. Coming to Thanh Ha pottery village, you will be able to observe the process of creating a ceramic product, or you can also make a beautiful little pottery under the guidance of artisans.

Kim Bong carpentry village 

When tourists set foot on this land, they will hear the sounds of chiseling, drilling, and cutting resounding from both sides of the Thu Bon River. The sound has become an indispensable part of the life of Kim Bong.

When tourists visit Kim Bong carpentry village, they can visit the carpentry workshop and directly admire the sculptural features of talented artisans. They can also easily find unique products such as the censer-carved 1000 dragons thanks to images of bamboo, which were shown off on the occasion of the 1000-year-old Thang Long in Hanoi, or the Japanese-covered bridge in Hoi An old town. So, Kim Bong Carpentry Village has long become one of the most impressive attractions in Hoi An.

Ban Thach Mat Village

When traveling to Ban Thach Mat village, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the process of making beautiful mats by the villagers.

The raw materials for making mats are sedge and jute fiber. People will take the sedge home, split it into small fibers, and dry it in the hot sun for about 4–5 days. Until the mat yarn dries, but you must ensure that it remains tough and firm, proceed with the stages of making mats.

In addition to exploring the handmade mat-making process, when coming to Ban Thach mat village, visitors do not forget to experience the local mat market. This is also a unique point that makes tourists feel excited when visiting Ban Thach.