Explore Dong Ho's Folk Painting Heritage by Jeep Car
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
About 33km away from Hanoi to the east and close to the south bank of Duong river dike, Ho or Dong Ho village is a traditional craft village in Hanoi Vietnam. This is the cradle of the famous folk wood carving line, with paintings that have long entered the spiritual life of the Vietnamese people.
Inclusions
What's included
- Entrance fees, Lunch, Bottle water, raincoat, high quality motorbike helmets.
- Experienced and licensed driver Jeep
- Fun and enthusiastic English speaking Tour guide
- Vehicle, pickup & drop off
- Experience making paintings class
What's not
- Beverages, travel insurance, personal expenses
- Others not clearly mentioned above
Itinerary
Leave the busy city behind and reconnect with tradition! Along the way, enjoy the peaceful scenery of the Red River Delta: green banana groves, colorful fruit orchards, and vibrant vegetable fields. This charming drive sets the stage for your cultural adventure. Your first stop is Dong Ho Village, home of Vietnam’s most famous folk paintings. Visit the village museum, step into the house of a master artisan, and watch how they create prints using carved woodblocks and natural pigments. Hear the folktales and meanings behind each artwork, then try making your own Dong Ho painting – a unique keepsake to take home. Next, stroll through quiet village lanes to meet families who have been making colorful votive paper for generations. See how simple sheets are transformed into ornate offerings like dragons, palaces, and boats – a vibrant tradition at the heart of Vietnamese spiritual life.
Your journey continues to the Mausoleum of Kinh Duong Vuong, the legendary founding ancestor of the Vietnamese people. Explore this sacred site where history and mythology come together, and gain a deeper sense of Vietnam’s roots. This experience blends authentic culture, hands-on creativity, and stunning countryside views – perfect for travelers who want to discover the “real” Vietnam beyond the city.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will pick you up at the meeting point.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- Vietnam Travel Top
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Hanoi
- Its from-price is 15% below the median of the 733 city tours we list in Hanoi.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 307 of 733.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, mixes lakeside temples, French colonial boulevards and an Old Quarter where street food and scooters fill every lane.
The Old Quarter's narrow streets, each once devoted to a single trade, sit just north of Hoan Kiem Lake, where the red Huc Bridge leads to the Temple of the Jade Mountain. Wander at dawn to see tai chi by the water, or after dark when the pavements fill with food stalls and low plastic stools.
Top-ranked sights in Hanoi: Ha Long Bay, Hanoi Old Quarter, Long Bien Bridge (Cau Long Bien).
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