Craft Villages & Cultural Excursions
Top 5 Traditional Handicrafts to Buy Directly from Hanoi Artisan Guilds
A shortlist of the five best traditional handicrafts to buy direct from Hanoi's craft villages and guilds, and how to buy well.
Craft Villages & Cultural Excursions
Seasonal Flower Fields Around Hanoi: Nhat Tan Peach Blossoms & Tay Tuu Daisy Gardens
A seasonal guide to the flower fields around Hanoi, from Nhat Tan peach blossoms to Tay Tuu daisies and summer lotus ponds.
Craft Villages & Cultural Excursions
Responsible Tourism in Vietnamese Craft Villages: Supporting Local Artisans Directly
A guide to visiting Hanoi's craft villages responsibly, so your visit genuinely supports the artisans and preserves their traditions.
Craft Villages & Cultural Excursions
The Desert in the Mist: Visiting Ba Vi Cactus Greenhouse & Botanical Sanctuary
A guide to Ba Vi's surreal cactus greenhouse and botanical sanctuary, a desert of succulents set amid misty cloud forest near Hanoi.
Craft Villages & Cultural Excursions
Tasting Che Lam and Sweet Soya Sauce inside Duong Lam's 300-Year Heritage Houses
A taste of Duong Lam's food heritage — traditional che lam sweets and prized soy sauce, sampled inside centuries-old village houses.
Craft Villages & Cultural Excursions
Bat Trang Ceramic Museum: The Stunning Swirling Clay Architectural Wonder
A guide to the striking Bat Trang Ceramic Museum, a swirling clay architectural landmark celebrating the village's pottery heritage.
Craft Villages & Cultural Excursions
How Traditional Incense Sticks Are Dyed, Dried and Scented at Quang Phu Cau
A closer look at the craft behind Quang Phu Cau's famous crimson incense — how the sticks are split, dyed, scented and dried.
Craft Villages & Cultural Excursions
Tam Coc vs Trang An Day Trip from Hanoi: Which Ninh Binh Boat Ride Is Best?
A comparison of Tam Coc and Trang An, Ninh Binh's two famous boat rides, to help you choose the best day trip from Hanoi.
Craft Villages & Cultural Excursions
Planning a Full Day Trip from Hanoi: Countryside Escapes within 60km of the City
A planning guide to the best day trips within 60km of Hanoi, and how to choose or combine countryside escapes to suit your interests.
Craft Villages & Cultural Excursions
Princess My Chau and the Magic Crossbow: The Tragic Love Legend at Co Loa
The tragic legend of Princess My Chau and the magic crossbow at Co Loa, a foundational Vietnamese tale of love and betrayal.
Craft Villages & Cultural Excursions
Co Loa Citadel Comprehensive History: The Spiral Fortress of King An Duong Vuong
A guide to Co Loa, the ancient spiral citadel near Hanoi built by King An Duong Vuong, with its concentric ramparts, temples and legends.
Craft Villages & Cultural Excursions
Ba Vi National Park Day Trip: Cactus Greenhouse, Mist Peaks & French Colonial Ruins
A guide to a Ba Vi National Park day trip from Hanoi, with misty peaks, haunting colonial ruins and a striking cactus greenhouse.