Bao Vinh craft villages

This tour takes you to the riverside craft villages that once thrived around the Bao Vinh Old Quarter in the 17th century. You’ll retrace the charm of Minh Huong Chinese merchant houses, explore a lively market, and visit unique workshops scattered across the surviving craft villages. Engage in hands-on activities like Sinh woodblock printing and crafting Thanh Tien’s colorful paper flowers. Follow the artisans as they share age-old techniques, offering you a deeper appreciation for the native spiritual expressions embodied in these crafts.

Resembling the fate of the Bao Vinh trading port, the craft villages near Huế flourished during the 17th century but now struggle to survive. This tour invites you to explore the lesser-known old quarter downstream of the Perfume River while lending a helping hand to revive Huế’s distinctive arts and crafts.

Unlike the atmospheric and well-promoted town of Hội An, Bao Vinh receives less attention. Nevertheless, its charm and daily activities are equally fascinating to explore. You can choose to start the tour from the city center by bike or opt for a direct transfer to Bao Vinh, shortening the cycling distance by 3-5 km. After a lively stroll through the area, you’ll cross the river on a local ferry and cycle 5 km to visit various craft villages. Alternatively, traveling by motorbike is also a good option.

In folk culture and belief, these crafts are traditionally made for burning and worshipping. Today, they are also used as decorative items. While these activities peak about a month before Tết holidays, we’ve made the experience available year-round as part of our effort to support dedicated artisans. By participating, you are directly contributing to the preservation of their craftsmanship.

This immersive experience offers a variety of rural activities, so timing will remain flexible to ensure your utmost enjoyment. The tour order and cycling routes are subject to adjustment based on departure time, seasons, and guest preferences.

Child rates are applied for children 6 to 11 years old. Children below 6 years are free, please make a note in the booking. For families with many children, we recommend using the Enquiry Form to request the most favorable Family Offer.