Overview of Special Nam Dinh 1 Day
Uncover the hidden cultural treasures of Nam Dinh province on this immersive one-day tour designed for independent travelers. Step into the enchanting world of Vietnamese water puppetry in Hong Quang Village, where you’ll not only learn the history but also try crafting your own puppet.
Continue your journey through Co Chat Silk Village, where centuries-old silk-making traditions still thrive. Enjoy a traditional lunch at the historic Quan Anh Heritage House before cycling through Pham Phao Village — a hub for woodcarving and brass trumpet-making.
Along the way, explore rural churches, ancient bridges, and hands-on crafts like broom-making or salt harvesting, depending on the season. This tours from Hanoi offers a rare blend of cultural authenticity, artisan heritage, and slow-paced rural charm — perfect for travelers seeking more than just sightseeing.
Highlights of Special Nam Dinh 1 Day
✧ Craft your own water puppet in Hong Quang Village
✧ Discover Co Chat Silk Village
✧ Enjoy lunch at Quan Anh Heritage House
✧ Cycle through Pham Phao Village
✧ Visit the 16th-century Luong Pagoda Bridge
✧ Enjoy authentic home-cooked meals and warm hospitality at EcoHost Hai Hau.
✧ Relax with a herbal foot bath after a day of cultural discovery and scenic biking.
Full Itinerary of Special Nam Dinh 1 Day
Meet our local tour guide at GO! Nam Dinh.
Upon arrival in Nam Dinh, our first stop is Hong Quang Village – one of Vietnam’s most picturesque and culturally rich water puppet villages. Here, you’ll meet local artisans and learn about the origins of water puppetry, an art form deeply rooted in Vietnamese tradition.
You’ll not only hear captivating stories about how this folk art has been preserved through generations, but also have the chance to try your hand at making your own water puppet.
Optional: A live water puppet performance can be arranged upon request (with an additional fee).
Next, continue to Co Chat Silk-Making Village, where you’ll explore the traditional process of unravelling silkworm cocoons and weaving silk threads.
The village preserves its ancestral craft through the hands of elderly artisans who still use traditional methods, while younger generations have adopted modern machinery to boost productivity and sustain the heritage.
Enjoy a delicious lunch at Quan Anh Heritage House, a historically significant site closely tied to the development of Hai Anh Village.
The house showcases a harmonious blend of Eastern and Western architecture, offering a peaceful and culturally immersive setting.
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Hop on a bicycle and head to Pham Phao Village, famous for its wood carving, traditional trumpet making, and its beautiful Pham Phao Church.
On the return route, visit the tile-roofed bridge of Luong Pagoda in Hai Anh Commune, built in the 16th century. This unique architectural landmark is a striking reflection of the Vietnamese countryside. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to experience local daily life and learn about Vietnamese rituals and ancestral worship.
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Visit a local household where traditional straw brooms are handmade – an everyday item in homes across Vietnam.
You’ll get a chance to make your own broom, appreciating the precision and patience it takes to craft these humble yet essential tools.
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Visit the Hai Dong Salt Fields, where salt workers begin their day at 3:00 AM. Watch how they form salt pans, pour in filtered seawater, and harness the sun to produce salt.
From 3:00 to 4:00 PM, you can witness the magical moment when salt begins to crystallize and is gathered into tents for storage – a truly unique and photogenic experience.
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After the visits, return to Quan Anh Heritage House for a rejuvenating herbal foot bath, the perfect way to soothe your body and mind.
Finally, we bid farewell to Hai Hau and begin our journey back to Hanoi or Ninh Binh.
Tour Inclusions:
- Local Vietnamese speaking tour guide in Nam Dinh
- Meals as tour indicated (B= Breakfast; L=Lunch; D= Dinner)
- Entrance fees
- Bike
- Herbal foot bath
Tour Exclusions:
- Transportation & tour guide from and to Hanoi
- Travel Insurance
- Flight tickets
- Travel Insurance
- Personal expenses
- VAT & service charge
- Tipping
Note
- Detail itinerary will be adjusted depends on weather, fuel cost , group size and services upon request
- Children under 5 years old: one child under 5 is free of charge, second child will be charge 50%
- Number of free of charge children do not exceed 20% number of adults each group
- Children from 5 to under 10 years old: 75% adult’s price, share room with parents
- Children from 10 years old up: adult’s price
Surcharge 30% for Liberation Holiday (30/4-01/05); Independence Day (2/9/2025); Christmas’s Eve 24/12/2025; New Year Eve (31/12/2025)
Cancellation Policy
- >30 days prior: No fee.
- 15–30 days prior: 50% of total cost.
- 3–15 days prior: 70% of total cost.
- <3 days prior: 100% of total cost.
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