Chang Son Carpentry Village: Outdoor Hanoi Tours & Craft shopping
Overview
Chang Son village was originally a famous traditional craft village in old Ha Tay, now in Chang Son commune, Thach That district, Hanoi.
Chang Son village was originally a famous traditional craft village in old Ha Tay, now in Chang Son commune, Thach That district, Hanoi. Chang Son people are also famous for being multi-skilled people. Among them are professions such as: making Chang Son traditional wooden houses, making paper fans, painting, and sculpting… Let’s take a look at the highlights of this famous village from the following information.
Highlights:
The main economy of this village comes from the production and develop these craft villages.
In the past, Chang Son village was called Nua Chang, the word “guy" here means the name of a carpentry tool. The time of the establishment of Chang Son village has not been officially determined. Because no historical documents have been clearly recorded.
Just know that Chang Son has existed and been famous since the time when King Hung built the country. In 1956, Nua Chang village was called Chang Son. This is a village with a long-standing culture that needs to be preserved, preserved, and developed.
As we all know Chang Son is a village with many traditional occupations such as carpentry, fan making, statue carving, handicraft making… The main economy of this village comes from the production and develop these craft villages.
In the past, the people of Chang Son village lived mainly in agriculture. Traditional jobs are just part-time jobs and daily surcharges. However, to this day, the land fund is less and less because of having to build a lot of infrastructures, and agriculture is no longer popular. Since then, the people of Chang Son village have focused on developing traditional craft villages such as making fans. Sculpting statues, especially cannot fail to mention that it is the Chang Son traditional wooden house.
Up to now, Chang Son village is one of the most famous villages in the country for its traditional wooden house-making. This is an outstanding cultural architecture that has been passed on by many generations. The traditional wooden houses made by Chang Son workers are present in most of the provinces and cities across the country.
Looking at these wooden houses, it is guessed that only Chang Son workers can make them. Because of the beautifully carved patterns and the works are of good quality, long life, and are extremely unique.
Traditional house:
In order to preserve and promote the culture of making Chang Son traditional wooden houses, one of the values with many spiritual meanings
Referring to making traditional wooden houses, we must mention Chang Son village. This is a place that is famous for generations of carpentry. Nowhere in the country has skilled carpenters like Chang Son.
The profession of making ancient houses has high cultural and educational significance in the spiritual life of people. Each traditional wooden house built shows us the whole heart of the craftsmen. The traditional wooden houses show the unique architecture that his father created.
It is said that “Chang Son worker is very good". The craftsman is so skillful that his product can’t be made again because it has exceeded his expectations. The sophistication and sophistication in each pattern and texture are enough for us to understand the artistic value of the traditional wooden house products of the artisans here.
Chang Son’s traditional wooden house is considered by many to be delicate has a soul and retains much ancient beauty. So those who want to make traditional wooden houses will come to this famous village. Typical products that Chang Son workers have made include the Temple of Literature and 18 Arhats in Tay Phuong Pagoda.
In order to preserve and promote the culture of making Chang Son traditional wooden houses, one of the values with many spiritual meanings. Phuc Loc wooden house is a unit specializing in the design and construction of many ancient wooden houses. In which, the most implemented works must be mentioned such as a 3-room wooden house, 5-room wooden house, family church, from the street, communal house, pagoda…
Located 25km away from the center of Hanoi, Phuc Loc wooden house workshop with a large scale, many experienced Chang Son workers, are equipped with modern and advanced machinery. Then the traditional wooden house products made will ensure to keep both content and form.
Inheriting and promoting the cultural values of making wooden houses of the previous generation. Master, architect Nguyen Huy Khiem, who has many years of experience in making traditional wooden houses, will advise you in the most meticulous and thoughtful way.
Phuc Loc wooden house unit is ready to invite you to see the model house that we have made and built. For you to have the most realistic experience before building your dream home.
Top Furniture Company in Chang Son
NEW HOUSE FURNITURE MANUFACTURING AND TRADING CO., LTD
Tax code: 0110082333 – Legal representative: Le Xuan Thanh
Address: No. 269 Chang Son Industrial Park, Chang Son Commune, Thach That District, Hanoi City
HANOI ARRIVAL – GREETING – HANOI CITY TOUR– Private Tour (L)
Good morning, pick you up at Noi Bai International
Airport and transfer to Hanoi Capital city.
Check-in the hotel then have lunch at the restaurant.
Afternoon sightseeing tour begins with a visit to President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum ( closed on Monday and Friday, every afternoon, and whole from 15 June – 15 August, view the outside the building). Inside the mausoleum, there are sightseeing of the Presidential Palace (view from outside), President’s Fishpond, House On Stilts, and One Pillar Pagoda.
Next, we will pay a visit to the Temple of Literature. It is where Confucius – The founder of Confucianism was worshiped. This place as known as the first National University of Vietnam. It is where kings, mandarins, talented people of Vietnam training to the functionary.
To explore Thang Long Citadel ( Kinh Thien Palace, House D67, North Gate, Hau Lau)
Our tour continues with an exciting visit. We will visit one of the most beautiful lakes in Hanoi is Hoan Kiem Lake. Then, we will go to the Ngoc Son Temple, which is in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake.
Continue a short walking tour around the old quarter with a tour guide.
Day Inclusions: Private A/C transfer, English-speaking tour guide in Hanoi, lunch, entrance fee, hotel in Hanoi
Day 02
HANOI – NINH BINH (TAM COC, HOA LU) TOUR (B/L)
Good morning, have breakfast at the hotel.
7.30 – 8.00 AM: Pick you up at your hotel in the Old Quarter and transfer to Tam Coc.
8.00 – 10.00 AM: After two hours of transferring, our tour guide will introduce you to Vietnam as the history, culture, lifestyle of local people. On the conical hat, we will have a mini-game show to teach you how to say and write some Vietnamese simple words such as Xin Chào, Tạm Biệt, Tôi yêu Ninh Bình, etc. We will give you a little souvenir and you can wear it during the trip.
10 AM: We will prepare for a boat trip to visit the beautiful Tam Coc. It takes 1.30 hours rowing along the Ngo Dong river through the three mysterious caves. You can enjoy spectacular scenery surrounded by rice paddies and towering limestone mountain peaks.
11.30 AM: We will get on Thanh pier for a short walk to visit Thai Vi Temple, which is one of the well-known temples in Ninh Binh, Vietnam. We will continue 10 minutes walking along majestic valley with rice fields, rivers and lotus ponds for Tam Coc Nature Lodge where we will relaxing
Enjoy your lunch in here – Vietnamese food.
1.30 PM: you have a chance to be a fisherman and learn how to catch the fish in the pond or river.
2:00 – 3:00 PM: We ride a bike to Thung Nang, along the river among the rice field, lotus ponds, and limestone Mountains. We will continue to through a peaceful Dan Khe Trong village. This area is a real picture of the rural countryside in the north of Vietnam.
15: 00: Return the van, drive to visit Hoa Lu Ancient citadel which was built in the 10th century, and the temple dedicated to King Dinh and King Le
4:00 PM: Back to Hanoi Capital.
18:30: Arrive in Hanoi & we will drop you at your hotel in the Old Quarter.
Have dinner is available on your request.
Overnight at the Hanoi Hotel.
Day Inclusions: Car/Mini-Van, Outstanding English speaking guide, Lunch – Vietnamese Cuisine at Tam Coc Nature Eco Lodge, All sightseeing tickets, Good bike with gears, 02 bottles of Mineral water, Services charges and government tax, Rowing boat to visit Tam Coc, One conical hat as souvenir, Demonstration of teaching to learn how to write, speak Vietnamese, and catch fish
Day 03
HANOI – HALONG CRUISE (B/L/D)
Good morning! Enjoy your with have breakfast at your hotel, then check-out the hotel.
07:30 am – 08:00: Pick up from your hotel to travel to Halong Bay (notice: pickup time can be a bit flexible depending on each different Cruise, distance Hanoi – Halong bay is 160km, a stop for break time on halfway for a refreshment).
You enjoy the drive and sightseeing the peaceful countryside scenery during the bus trip (4 hours), we arrive at the Ha Long bay seaport at around noontime.
12h 30: You will aboard the cruise, check-in & enjoy a welcome drink while your cabin will be assigned.
Check-in your cabin and put your luggage in, relax and may do a short inspection tour by moving around the cruise to discover about the cruise’s architecture & design
Enjoy the sumptuous lunch with fresh seafood meal while cruise slowly gliding out into the Halong bay.
15h00 – 16h00: Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.
16h00 – 17h00: Cruising to Titop Island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Titop or climb up to the top of the island for a view panorama of Halong Bay.
17h00 – 17h30: Return to the boat, enjoying beautiful seascape on the way.
17h30 – 19h00: Enjoy Sunset Party on the sundeck and admire the best moments of the day when the sun starts to set.
Day Inclusions: Hotel breakfast, shuttle bus A/C transfer, English speaking tour guide on CRUISE only, entrance fee, full board, joint Cruise in Halong bay with private cabin (2 persons share 1 cabin)
Day 04
HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/L)
Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt.
07h00 – 07h30 Have breakfast on board and enjoy the peaceful morning of Halong Bay.
08h30 – 09h30 Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Drum Cave.
09h45 Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.
10h00 – 10h30 Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.
10h30 – 11h30 while heading back to the harbor, watch the fruit carving demonstration and participate in the Cooking Class before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
11h45 – 12h00 Disembark V’Spirit Classic.
12h15 – 12h30 Transfer back to Hanoi.
About 16:00 – Arrival back to Hanoi central city, recheck in the hotel
Dinner is available on your request.
Free time & Overnight in Hanoi city
Day 05
HANOI CITY CENTER TO NOI BAI AIRPORT – DEPARTURE (B)
Good morning, enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Then, you have some free time to explore Hanoi city before going to Noi Bai airport for your scheduled flight.
The end of the tour, thank you and see you again!
What’s included in this trip :
A/C accommodation with DOUBLE or TWIN ROOM (2 persons share 1 room; single room can be available on request) with daily breakfast
A/C transfer from Airports to the hotel and other tourist destinations according to the itinerary
Bus round trip to Hanoi – Ha Long Bay; (private land transfer available on request)
2 days 1 night on Joint Cruise trip in Ha Long Bay, with DOUBLE or TWIN (2 persons share 1 cabin; single cabin can be available on request), full meals on board
Kayaking in Ha Long Bay
Meals as indicated in the itinerary. (Breakfast = 04; Lunch = 04; Dinner = 01)
English- speaking guides as specified (Chinese/ Malaysian speaking guide can be available on request)
Entrance fees
Mineral water (2 bottles/ per day with sightseeing tour)
What’s excluded in this trip:
All international and domestic flights
Specified as Chinese/ Malaysian/ Indonesian/Thai speaking guide can be available on request to pay for extra-fee.
Travel Insurance
Airport taxes
All meals not mentioned
Tips for tour guides, drivers, crew members in Ha Long Bay, other attendants if may have (3 USD/pax/day)
Other personal expenses not mentioned.
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