Van Phuc Silk Village Hanoi

With more than a thousand years of existence, Van Phuc silk captivates visitors on Hanoi local tours with unique embroidery lines and patterns. It is situated on the banks of Nhue Thi River, Nguyen Trai Road, near Ha Dong city, 8 km southwest of Ha Noi. It takes you only 30 minutes by motorbike to go there from the centre of Hanoi.

an Phuc Silk Village (also known as Ha Dong Silk Village)

The village has been much well known for its traditional sericulture, weaving, and silk products.When visiting this village, travellers can find ready-to-wear clothing such as dresses, shirts, and ties, as well as handicrafts and souvenirs at reasonable prices. What is special is that the silk is made by very simple looms, which is the genuinely traditional Vietnamese way of making silk.

the silk is made by very simple looms

Van Phuc Silk Village Hanoi is renowned for its traditional silk weaving techniques and high quality products, making it one of the most visited craft village in Vietnam. Van Phuc was first introduced to the European market between 1931 and 1932 during an international silk exhibition in Marseille, France, where its silk products had gained popularity amongst traders due to its smooth and lightweight texture. Today, this village doesn’t only sell their products to tourists in Hanoi, but also export them to many regions across the world.