Hanoi art & craft 3 days/ 2 nights

Upon arrival at Noi Bai Int’l airport in Hanoi, meet and greet by our tour guide and transfer to the hotel.
In the afternoon, discover the District of 36 Corporations, a maze of streets making up the old town center of the capital, bringing together dozens of traditional jobs such as making and selling votive papers, bamboo work etc.. At the end of the afternoon, visit the local artist galleries.
 
Meal: None
Accommodation at selected hotel in Hanoi

After breakfast, spend a day touring the capital, including a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Mondays and Fridays), his personal residence, the One Pillar Pagoda and the Tran Quoc Pagoda. Then, depart to the Fine Arts Museum.
Afternoon, start to visit two studios of the most well – known artists of Hanoi
Our first stop is studio of artist Dao Anh Khanh. Located in suburb of Hanoi, the studio comprises a stilted house of the Mường ethnic minority relocated from Hòa Bình Province, surrounded by landscaped gardens decorated with various sculptures and installations by Đào Anh Khánh.
After that, drive to studio of artist Bui Duc (72 Hang Duong Street). He is known to be one of persons who have a great contribution for the development of Vietnam contemporary art of lacquer painting.
Return to hotel in Hanoi
In the evening, spend the great time in the Old Quarter and try a local beer at “bia hoi” corner and the local street food such as grilled meat, vegetable, a bowl of pho just like a local people. Then try a cup of coffee at local coffee shop. Explore the winding streets of the Old Quarter by cyclo.
 
Meal: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch at local restaurant, Dinner Street food
Accommodation at selected hotel in Hanoi 

After breakfast, drive towards the Master Pagoda that was built on the slope of a small mountain strictly following the concept of Feng Shui architecture. This complex still keeps a strong mystical atmosphere. After the visit, drive to Son Dong village to meet crafters specialized in wooden furniture and sculptures. Most of the production of this small village is made of ancestors altars decorated with dragons and golden leaves. In the afternoon visit two other handicraft villages. Chuong hamlet is a typical village of the Red River Delta which is specialized in conical hats. Then drive to Vac hamlet to meet crafters producing small bird cages made of bamboo. Before leaving, meet one of the last families of the villages working on traditional fans. Guests will be able to take part in some steps of the creation of a fan before returning to Hanoi. Arrival in late afternoon then further transfer to the airport for departure flight home.   Meal: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch at local restaurant Ends of service.