Van Phuc Silk Village, an ancient village with banyan trees, wells, communal courtyards, and so on, retains the beauty of a thousand-year-old traditional craft village. It is gradually becoming an appealing tourist destination not to be missed in Hanoi.

Hanoi is famous for being not only the capital city of Vietnam, but also a tourist destination with many ancient cultural sites. Among them, the craft villages are still preserved and developed today. On your Hanoi travel journey, remember to visit Van Phuc Silk Village, one of the most beautiful and famous silk weaving villages in Vietnam.

1. Van Phuc Silk Village's address: How to get there?

Also known as Ha Dong Silk Village, Van Phuc Silk Village is located in Van Phuc Ward, Ha Dong District, Hanoi, on the bank of the gentle Nhue River, more than 10 kilometers away from the city center. To reach the village, you can travel by motorbike with an easy-to-follow route: Nguyen Trai - Le Van Luong - To Huu. It is free to enter the village, you will only need to pay the parking fee.

2. When should you take a Van Phuc Silk Village tour?

Van Phuc Silk Village welcomes visitors all year round. However, the most ideal time to come here is late winter and early spring. At this time, the weather is very pleasant and cool. In particular, November is the time of the culture week in Van Phuc, when you will be immersed in a vibrant space and colorful scenery. The umbrella road and village entrance will be specially decorated, with surrounding yellow lights, making the village look like a miniature Hoi An in Hanoi.

The festival in Van Phuc Silk Village is an opportunity to help both locals and visitors better understand the historical and cultural values of silk weaving.

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3. The long-standing history of Van Phuc Silk Village in Vietnam

Van Phuc Silk Village has existed for more than 1000 years. Here, you can find ancient houses, old banyan trees, water wharfs, communal yards, or markets. It was first introduced to the world at the Marseille fair in 1931 and the Paris fair in 1932.

Despite many ups and downs of history, “made in Van Phuc” silk products always have top quality. They are highly appreciated by the French for their meticulousness and sophistication, so they are often exported to Eastern European countries.

Van Phuc silk has a certain toughness and softness, while being no less beautiful and durable. It also has many different patterns, suitable for customers of all tastes. That is why Van Phuc silk has always been in the forefront of Vietnam's textile industry for hundreds of years.

Some of the most iconic silks in Van Phuc Silk Village are:

Van silk: This is the most typical and famous silk in the village. The most noticeable feature is the shiny appearance of the silk thread. Even without using any polishing technology or machinery, the silk is still extremely smooth, thanks to the ingenuity and meticulousness of skilled and experienced workers. On the silk, you can see a lot of different patterns. If you want an elegant ao dai, Van silk is the number-one choice of fabric.
Satin silk: Satin is loved by the ladies because it is extremely soft and shiny. It is perfect for bodycon open-back dresses. Moreover, if you wear satin in the summer, you will feel very cool and comfortable. However, satin silk is easy to wrinkle and there will be certain fading after washes. Van Phuc Silk Village is famous for producing sophisticated satin silk.

4. Top 3 tourist attractions in Van Phuc Silk Village in Hanoi

4.1. The umbrella road

This is the road leading to the traditional silk village of Van Phuc. It is about 100 meters long, covered with colorful hanging umbrellas, thus making it the ideal check-in place for young people. At night, when the lights are on, the road looks even more magical. Along the two sides of the road are full of silk shops.

4.2. The mural street

The mural street is an unforgettable highlight in Van Phuc Silk Village. It is decorated by a giant mural that recreates the typical scenes of the village, from the banyan tree at the waterfront, the communal yard to the making of silk. This mural was created by the local teachers and people in the village. It is at the center of the village.

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4.3. Van Phuc Pagoda

As soon as you enter the village, you will see the ancient Van Phuc Pagoda. The pagoda has existed for hundreds of years. The features here are the ancient banyan tree, the lotus flower, and the wooden bridge. Coming to the temple, visitors will feel relaxed and peaceful, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Besides Van Phuc Silk Village, there are many other attractions in Hanoi that you should visit, such as Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi Old Quarter, Hanoi Opera House, Presidential Palace, and especially VinKE & Vinpearl Aquarium.

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Van Phuc Silk Village is known as one of the oldest silk weaving villages in Vietnam. It attracts a large number of domestic and foreign tourists each year. Hopefully with the above information, you can better plan your trip to the silk village.

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