Explore Hoi An's traditional craft villages full of nostalgia

Villages in Hoi An, with their ancient beauty, along with shimmering streets and peaceful spaces. This is one of the ideal places for those who want to immerse themselves in a slow life. Let’s join Laluna Hoi An Riverside Hotel & Spa to review the places that heal your soul while experiencing interesting and new things, only found in Hoi An traditional craft villages.

I. Hoi An traditional craft villages – Preserving the soul of the ancient town through centuries

Hoi An is one of the famous tourist destinations of the central region and the whole country, every year it attracts tourists to visit this ancient and idyllic street. Hoi An Ancient Town, which is more than 400 years old, is always impressed by its idyllic and ancient beauty with images of ancient houses with moss tile roofs, colorful lanterns, both peaceful and charming.

Hoi An is not only known for its ancient town but also for its traditional craft villages, which have preserved culture over the centuries. Traditional Hoi An villages such as Thanh Ha pottery village, Kim Bong carpentry village, Phuoc Kieu bronze casting village, Tra Que vegetable village, Cam Ne weaving village retained the nobility of the ancients. Over many generations, Hoi An has constantly developed and organized to preserve the value of the craft village. Hands-on experiences allow visitors to admire and participate in the manufacturing process.

II. Top 5 Hoi An craft villages you should visit at least once

Laluna Hoi An Riverside Hotel & Spa introduces you to the top 5 Hoi An traditional craft villages:

1. Thanh Ha Pottery Village

When mentioning Hoi An traditional craft villages, we cannot forget Thanh Ha pottery village. This place is located on the Thu Bon river with a rustic, nostalgic beauty. Thanh Ha pottery village is located on the Thu Bon River with a rustic and nostalgic beauty. Ceramic village space with a casual accent, along with small green paths, creating a sense of proximity to nature. Traditional houses are made of clay.

Thanh Ha pottery village originated in the 15th - 17th centuries and has produced pottery for more than 500 years. Many people from Nam Dinh, Thanh Hoa and Hai Duong migrated to Hoi An to make pottery. Thanks to the fertile soil along the Thu Bon River and experienced artisans, ceramic products are considered "national specialties".

Hoi An craft villages — *Artisans decorating products*

The main products of Thanh Ha craftsmen are items serving daily life needs including cups, bowls, vases, jars, pots, lamps, statues,... with many diverse shapes and extremely rich colors. So most tourists when visiting Hoi An traditional craft villages have gifts for their families.

Address: Pham Phan Street, Thanh Ha, Hoi An, Quang Nam.

Time: Open daily from 8:00 to 17:30.

Price: VND 35,000/person and receive 1 ceramic product as a gift.

2. Kim Bong Carpentry Village

Kim Bong Carpentry Village is located next to the Thu Bon River, with a peaceful atmosphere. When you enter the village, you will hear the clanging sound of carpenters. Kim Bong Carpentry Village has a traditional history of more than 600 years and began to develop strongly thanks to exchanges with foreign countries. This helps artisans in Kim Bong absorb many different crafting styles.

Traditional craft villages in Hoi An — *Sculptures of Kim Bong Village*

Currently, the carpentry village combines tradition and modernity to become an attractive tourist destination.

Explore Hoi An craft villages — *Artisans making products in Kim Bong village*

Wooden products in Kim Bong are handicrafts, household items, worship items, wooden boats, traditional wooden houses. All products have high artistic value with beautiful patterns. Showing the ingenuity and creativity of the artisans. Thanks to that, Kim Bong village is in the top Hoi An traditional craft villages. There is also an area specializing in building boats to serve local fishermen. Visitors can try their hand at creating a wooden product right in Kim Bong carpentry village.

Address: Nong Thon Street, Trung Ha Village, Cam Kim Commune, Hoi An City, Quang Nam.

Time: All day, from Monday to Sunday.

Price: Free tour.

3. Phuoc Kieu Bronze Casting Village

Phuoc Kieu bronze casting village has a simple and ancient beauty. This is not only a craft village but also a vivid symbol of talent and perseverance. Simple houses, blazing furnaces and the resounding sound of hammers pounding bronze. Visitors exploring Hoi An traditional craft villages just stop here and enjoy the peaceful scenery along the Thu Bon River.

Phuoc Kieu bronze casting village has a history of more than 400 years. Initially, Bang specialized in casting weapons and bronze household items to serve the king. In 1832, King Minh Mang merged the two villages of Phuoc Kieu statue and Dong Kieu statue, and named it Phuoc Kieu bronze casting village.

Phuoc Kieu bronze casting village is famous for its exquisite handmade bronze products, bearing the traditional cultural imprint. Typical products are gongs, bronze bells, bronze statues, worship items, and cannons. Each product reflects the meticulousness and talent of the artisans. Here, visitors can also experience the bronze casting process. From small, lovely souvenirs such as wind chimes to mini statues, each has its own unique character.

Address: Dien Phuong commune, Dien Ban town, Quang Nam.

Time: Open from 8:00-17:00 from Monday to Saturday.

Price: Free entrance, if you want to try your hand at bronze casting workshops (VND 50,000 - VND 200,000/person).

How to get there: From Hoi An, follow the direction of Hung Vuong-Nguyen Du-Dien Phuong, it only takes about 15 minutes.

4. Tra Que Vegetable Village

Tra Que vegetable village is located in the middle of fertile land along the De Vong river, with a peaceful and green beauty. Coming here, visitors will feel chilled by the immense vegetable fields. Especially at sunset, visitors will be able to admire the true beauty of nature.

Tra Que vegetable village has a history of more than 400 years, associated with the development of Hoi An and Quang Nam. Initially, the residents here lived by fishing on the De Vong River. But because of the change in weather, the people here switched to growing vegetables. The special thing is that the vegetables here have a scent like cinnamon and a refreshing taste like tea.

Tra Que vegetable village is famous for its aromatic vegetables, leafy vegetables, spices, specialty vegetables, and lotus tea. When coming here, visitors can become a real farmer. Experience the feeling of planting, caring for, and harvesting vegetables.

Among Hoi An traditional craft villages, Tra Que is the place with the most authentic farming experience. In addition, visitors can also participate in cooking classes, using fresh ingredients from the vegetable garden to prepare Hoi An specialties. Not only that, visitors can also cycle around the village to enjoy.

Address: Cam Ha commune, Hoi An city, Quang Nam.

Time: All day (should go between 5:00-7:30 or after 16:00).

Price: VND 35,000/person.

How to get there: Start from the center of Hoi An and go to Ly Thuong Kiet street. Continue straight on this road and turn right at the intersection with Hai Ba Trung. Along Hai Ba Trung street, cross the bridge and go another 50m then turn right to Tra Que vegetable village.

5. Xa Duong lantern Village

Xa Duong village where hundreds of lanterns are made entirely by hand every day. For more than 400 years, the products and designs of lanterns have been improved and diversified a lot because before the village only made basic lanterns and lion heads.

Now, the lanterns have many shapes such as diamond, sphere, quadrilateral, hexagon and round cylinder. The lanterns are the symbol of Hoi An, creating the romantic beauty of this city.

When coming to Xa Duong lantern village, visitors will experience the feeling of making lanterns with the artisans. You will enjoy the slow life in traditional craft villages in Hoi An.

Address: Hung Vuong, Hoi An, Quang Nam

Time: All day

Price: Free

III. A few notes when visiting Hoi An craft villages

Let's prepare with Laluna Hoi An Riverside Hotel & Spa the things to note when visiting Hoi An traditional craft villages:

1. Visit in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the heat

When visiting Hoi An traditional craft villages in the early morning or afternoon, you want to have a pleasant weather for tourists. At those times, you can enjoy the poetic and peaceful scenery. You will have a comfortable space to visit, experience and meet the artisans.

It is a gentle time to enjoy the atmosphere in the best way. You will have many beautiful pictures with the scenery in Hoi An, colorful lanterns. You feel the simple and slow life in Hoi An.

2. Respect the local working environment

When visiting, you must respect the working environment of the artisans, help them maintain the traditional working space and avoid interrupting the production process. Artisans need high concentration to create products, so limit noise, do not touch the products without permission.

Do not litter, do not pollute water sources or the surrounding space to avoid directly affecting the quality of the product while being created. Always ask the artisans for permission before taking photos. Please follow the rules to have the best experience of Hoi An traditional craft villages.

3. Buy directly from the village to support the preservation of traditional crafts

Buying products directly from Hoi An traditional craft villages not only helps you own unique, quality items but also contributes to the preservation and development of Hoi An craft villages. Handicraft products such as Thanh Ha pottery, Hoi An lanterns, embroidery, bamboo and rattan weaving are not only products in Hoi An but also bear the historical and cultural imprint of this land.

The products are made from natural materials, environmentally friendly, highly durable and contain the unique story of each craftsman. When you have products here, you have a closer experience with handmade nature. Therefore, shop here to have the opportunity to connect with the history and culture of Hoi An.

IV. Recommended accommodations for exploring Hoi An craft villages

Travelers are looking for hotel rooms near the traditional craft villages of Hoi An. Laluna Hoi An Riverside Hotel & Spa is always ready to assist you with transportation and explore Hoi An craft villages in just a few minutes.

The hotel is located on the banks of the Hoai River, offering a poetic and airy space. There is an outdoor swimming pool, spa and gym, providing a comfortable resort experience after a day of sightseeing. The architecture combines classic and modern, creating a luxurious space while still retaining the traditional features of Hoi An.

V. Conclusion

Your soul-healing journey promises to be complete when you spend time exploring the most attractive destinations in the Central region and the whole country. Hoi An traditional craft villages, simple nature to tiled-roof houses and interesting experiences, each destination has its own mark. And for your journey to be comfortable and classy, blending into this poetic city, do not forget to choose Laluna Hoi An Riverside Hotel & Spa, where time slows down so you can immerse yourself in the rhythm of life in the quiet old town and find long, peaceful days of relaxation.

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