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Silk Village Hoi An – a traditional craft village (Source: Collected)
1. The long-standing history of Silk Village Hoi An
- Location: 28 Nguyen Tat Thanh, Cam Pho Ward, Hoi An, Quang Nam
- Opening hours: 8 am – 9 pm
Vietnam’s silk industry grew during the 16th and 17th centuries. At that time, Hoi An’s weaving villages were renowned for breeding silkworms, harvesting cocoons, and weaving silk totally by hand to produce high-quality goods for the royals and export to other nations.
As soon as traders from Eastern and Western nations recognized the value and potential of Quang Nam’s silk weaving industry, they came to purchase the silk here. Because of this, Hoi An port at the time became a significant trading point for silk.
Since then, the silk village has received funding to preserve and develop the silk making industry in the province of Quang Nam.
The village still retains its historical and cultural beauty (Source: Collected)
Read more: Vietnamese silk: A time-honored representation of graceful beauty
2. The updated ticket fee to Silk Village Hoi An
Visiting this silk village Vietnam, you will learn more about the origin of the silk trading scene in the 17th century, and the traditional values of the locality. At the same time, you also have an opportunity to see the process of creating colorful silks.
The ticket fee to Silk Village Hoi An is only 50,000 VND. The village also offers tours (short and long) to make exploration more convenient for visitors, with prices as follows:
- Short tour fee: 100,000 VND/person/45 minutes
- Long tour fee: 595,000 VND/person/4 hours, accompanied with a tour guide
A group of visitors at Silk Village Hoi An (Source: Collected)
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3. Things to do to fulfill your trip at Silk Village Hoi An
3.1. Explore the traditional house named “ruong”
The first thing you should do at the silk village is visit the traditional house named “ruong”. This place showcases hundreds of colorful ao dai dresses, along with the traditional costumes of the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. Here, you will see the cultural diversity of the S-shaped country and have a lasting impression.
The “ruong” house stores the cultural values (Source: Collected)
3.2. Learn about Cham culture and the weaving process
At the silk village, you will see how beautiful silk is made by directly observing and experiencing the process of silkworm raising and silk weaving techniques of the ancient Cham people.
Cham culture has existed for a long time. One of the highlights of the Cham people is their meticulous weaving process that has been handed down and preserved for generations. Cham clothing is unique in that it has extremely elaborate patterns. The weaver has to carefully interlace each silk thread together to create eye-catching patterns on the fabric.
The ancient silk patterns show the unique culture of the Cham people (Source: Collected)
3.3. Visit a showroom of silk products
Coming to Silk Village Hoi An, you should definitely visit a showroom of silk products. You can see and feel many silk products with various colors and designs. In particular, you can even get dressed in beautiful woven silk costumes made by the village’s artisans and tour around the village in them.
A showroom in Silk Village Hoi An with various types of silk products (Source: Collected)
3.4. Experience weaving silks by yourself
One of the most interesting experiences that tourists are looking forward to at Silk Village Hoi An is doing work like a real farmer and artisans of the silk village. You will have a chance to hand-pick mulberry leaves for silkworms to eat, cook cocoons, and weave silk under the guidance of the skilled artisans here.
A group of tourists walking around the village in silk costumes (Source: Collected)
3.5. Learn to distinguish real silk and buy it as gifts for your beloved
At a showroom, you can learn how to distinguish between silk woven on traditional wooden frames and silk woven on modern frames, as well as between genuine silk and fake silk. These tips are provided by professional artisans in the silk village.
The silk products here are among the unique souvenirs of Hoi An that visitors shouldn’t miss. You can buy clothes, shawls, fabrics, and more for your relatives and friends as a distinctive souvenir from the 300-year-old traditional silk village.
Exclusive souvenirs bought from Hoi An Silk Village (Source: Collected)
4. How to get to Silk Village Hoi An for the most convenience?
The best time to visit the silk village is between February and July. This period is the dry season in Hoi An, which is ideal for traveling and relaxing. As the silk village features mostly indoor areas, you should visit the village in the morning or early afternoon.
As Silk Village Hoi An is located at a prime location in Hoi An, you will find it easy enough to get here. Depending on the number of people in your group, you can either take a coach or grab a taxi to get to the village. If you are near Hoi An Ancient Town, you can even go on foot to take in the beauty of the streets along the way, rent a bicycle, or take a cyclo.
Along with the silk village, do not forget to visit many nearby Hoi An tourist attractions, such as Thanh Ha Pottery Village, Tra Que Vegetable Village, Hoi An Ancient Town, An Bang Beach, etc.
An Bang Beach – one of the most beautiful beaches in the world (Source: Collected)
In addition, VinWonders Nam Hoi An is also a must-go destination on your trip. This wonderful amusement park preserves and promotes Vietnam’s historical significance, visual appeal, and traditional culture. Here, you can also enjoy a variety of thrilling games.
VinWonders Nam Hoi An – one of the most famous entertainment complexes in Central Vietnam
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Silk Village Hoi An attracts tourists with not only its ancient beauty but also the experience of weaving that cannot be found anywhere else. Here, visitors will understand more about the culture of the 54 ethnic groups throughout Vietnam, and have a chance to buy sophisticated silk products as gifts for relatives and friends. If you happen to be in Hoi An Ancient Town, do not forget to visit this wonderful traditional craft village.
