Van Phuc Silk Village in Hanoi: How to Get There, What to See and What to Buy (2026 Guide)
Van Phuc is a silk-weaving village about 8 to 10 km south-west of central Hanoi, in Ha Dong district, on the Nhue River. According to one source it is recognised by the Vietnamese state as national intangible cultural heritage. You come to see the looms and buy fabric, scarves and clothes, generally at lower prices than in the Old Quarter, with bargaining. Allow two to three hours. A taxi or Grab from Hoan Kiem costs about 150,000 to 200,000 VND for 30 to 40 minutes.
Highlights
The weavers at work
In some houses you can see craftspeople weaving silk on traditional looms. Ask before photographing a person.
The shop street
The main street is lined with shops of fabric, scarves and clothes. Prices are generally lower than in town, and bargaining is expected.
The small workshops
Guided half-days let you follow the stages of silk making; some circuits link Van Phuc with other craft villages.
Practical info
Tips
- Compare several shops before buying, and ask where the silk was woven. Bring some cash and bargain politely. For the trip, sources differ: one gives bus 50 from Long Bien station (7,000 VND), another bus 02 from the Old Quarter to the Ha Dong stop then about 10 minutes on foot; check with your map app. By car or motorbike, follow Nguyen Trai road towards Ha Dong. To combine with another craft village, see Bat Trang; for more shopping ideas, souvenirs from Vietnam and Dong Xuan market. The information comes from travel guides, not an official site.
How to get there
Van Phuc village, Ha Dong district, about 8 km from central Hanoi. By car or motorbike along Nguyen Trai road to the Ha Dong border, then about 3 km. Taxi or Grab: about 30 to 40 minutes from Hoan Kiem. By bus: bus 50 from Long Bien or bus 02 to Ha Dong according to sources, to be checked.
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