Ancient Silk

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Experience the rich heritage of Van Phuc Silk Village on this immersive tour. Enjoy a scenic 45-minute drive from Ha Noi, followed by a leisurely stroll through the village, where you will explore traditional silk weaving techniques. Meet local artisans, learn about the silk-making process, and admire beautifully crafted patterns. Conclude your visit with the opportunity to shop for exquisite silk products before returning to Ha Noi. Experience Highlights: Silk Weaving Tradition: Discover the art of silk weaving, a craft over 1,000 years old. Meet Local Artisans: Engage with skilled craftsmen and learn about their techniques. Scenic Stroll: Enjoy the picturesque views of traditional houses and serene ponds. Unique Shopping: Browse and purchase exquisite silk products at reasonable prices

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Our Lanterns are made of silk and bamboo and come in many shapes such as lotus, diamond, sunrise, sunset. We provide the bamboo that forms the base of your frame; you do the rest. Your instructor will show you how to make your lantern from the first to the last step and how to make your own Hoi An lantern. We provide beautiful silk so that you can choose your own color pattern, and design. Take this interesting course in lantern making from a helpful professional. Once completed, these lanterns are easy to fold, carry, or put in your luggage. Take an original, enjoyable, hand-made souvenir home from your visit to Hoi An. Second one, you will process of making silk, hand embroidery products…and try local coffee… We will welcome you at Viettown workshop Address: 127 Phan Chu Trinh, Hoi An

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Embark on a journey along the legendary Silk Road, visiting iconic landmarks like the Registan madrasas in Samarkand. Discover ancient ruins, vibrant bazaars, and stunning architectural masterpieces. Our expertly guided tour will take you to some of the most iconic sites and monuments along this historic path. Marvel at the grandeur of ancient cities, explore breathtaking landscapes, and immerse yourself in the rich history and diverse cultures that have shaped this fascinating region.

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Experience the charm of Hoi An Silk Village on this immersive tour! Begin with a refreshing welcome drink before exploring ancient mulberry gardens filled with centuries-old trees. Learn about sericulture by feeding silkworms and unraveling cocoons. Discover traditional textile-making techniques and the artistry of Champa handicrafts. Finally, visit the showroom to admire exquisite silk products, concluding your adventure with a delightful snack in the serene mulberry garden. Experience Highlights: Welcome Drink: Relax with a refreshing drink upon arrival at Hoi An Silk Village. Mulberry Gardens: Explore ancient gardens filled with centuries-old mulberry trees. Silkworm Feeding: Experience feeding silkworms and unraveling cocoons using traditional methods. Silk Weaving: Discover the art of traditional textile-making and Champa handicrafts.

Xi'an is the starting point of the ancient "Desert Silk Road". The "Silk Road Legend Musical" provides a great opportunity to comprehend this part of the history for visitors. It features with high-tech 360 degree spinning seats, volcanoes, avalanches, 30 meter waterfall and China Red impression. The show illustrates from two men's touching story from Xi'an to Rome and shows their perseverance, firmness and religion. he musical shows us the diverse cultural characteristics along the journey form Xi'an to Kazakhstan, Afghanistan and finally to Rome. The show is kids and foreigners friendly with English subtitles and is a great way to understand this part of the history through this visual and immersive experience. Pick up service offers you a door to door service with traffic worry-free.

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Dunhuang city locates at the west point of Hexi Corridor which is a very important section of ancient Silk Road. Due to the Mogao Grottoes and the Crescent Lake & Singing Sand Mountain, this small city is listed a world famous cultural tourist destination. In history, the prosperity of Silk Road brought the city bustling business and vigorous culture exchange, especially the Buddhist culture. This private day tour will show you the essence of Dunhuang city.

The half day trip takes you passing Cambodia charming countryside dotting with palm trees, cows, water buffalos and farming activities before reaching the boat pier at Mechrey village. The boat trip greatly cruises along the canal leading to the less touristy Mechrey floating community in the impressive Tonle Sap whose daily life animated by fishing/trading activities on their rowing boats and learn how life relies on aquatic resources and along way return to Siem Reap ,Puok Silk Farm is available if you want to make a visit ( no additional charge) PLEASE KINDLY NOTE: Dry season water is shallow but you still can take Boat trip and see everything. Special Information to be note , the boat ticket is not inclusive with the trip and you will pay yourselves and your paid boat ticket is so kinds and helpful to poor community in the floating village.

Silk weaving is one of the most ancient and vibrant parts of the Banaras culture. While the Banarasi silk saree and Banarasi silk are one of the most renowned things from Varanasi, the weavers of Varanasi remain behind the limelight. Portraying some of the most regal and gorgeous blend of colors and culture, the weavers of Varanasi have created many masterpieces using the Silk fabric. From ancient times till now, they have perfectly mastered the art of weaving Banarasi silk sarees and have still maintained the astonishing quality of artwork in their designs.

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The Old City tour of Baku is unique for its rich blend of history, culture, and architecture. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it showcases centuries-old landmarks like the **Maiden Tower** and **Palace of the Shirvanshahs**, reflecting Baku’s role as a Silk Road hub and a crossroads of civilizations. The tour offers a chance to explore narrow cobblestone streets, traditional shops, and caravanserais while uncovering legends of ancient merchants and rulers. With its intimate atmosphere, living traditions, and stunning views of the Caspian Sea, the Old City seamlessly fuses the ancient and modern, making it an unforgettable experience.

Hoi An silk village is one of many famous craft villages in Hoi An and producing plenty types of good quality silk. On this tour, visitors can gain a deeper knowledge of the history and traditional silk making process. Additionally, visitors will be shown the life cycle of silkworms in action. Guests will then be shown how cocoons are transformed into silk thread and how the silk is treated and refined to become ready for clothing

Van Phuc Silk Village is a silk weaving village with a long history of development. Silk products of the village went into poetry, music as a beautiful cultural village of Vietnam. Duong Lam Ancient Village is a historic village in Vietnam, located near Hanoi. It has a history of over 1,200 years and is known for its well-preserved traditional houses made of laterite and mud. The village layout consists of narrow lanes and is surrounded by beautiful rice fields and banyan trees. Duong Lam is famous for its cultural heritage, with ancient temples, pagodas, and a communal house system. Visitors can experience local crafts, taste traditional cuisine, and explore the village on foot or by bicycle. It is a popular tourist destination that showcases the authentic rural lifestyle of Vietnam.

Located only about a kilometer away from Hoi An Ancient Town's bustling center, the Hoi An Silk Village breathes new life into the 300 year-old history of the Maritime Silk Road. The Village is surrounded by verdant mulberry gardens, lotus ponds and horticulture farms. Paths wind through the gardens and ancient houses, built in typical Quang Nam architecture, providing a serene atmosphere that carries you to the days of old.  The Village employs a dozen artisans that manufacture and weave silk into various garments and tapestries using ancient looms. Beyond discovering the ancient silk manufacturing process, visitors are also welcome to enjoy our restaurant and tailor showroom.

TOUR PROGRAM : 8:30a.m : Our guide pick you up at Hotel in Hoi An City,Then, send you to Hoi an dock, you get on the covered boat to enjoy stunning views on Thu Bon River.a good chance to take many nice photos and watch local peopel fishing and working with traditional methods and equipment & You try to do it with fishing net rowing a basket boat to see coconut forest. Enjoy lunch at Local family Restaurant. Relax with a traditional therapeutic foot bath and massage. After That We stop at Lantern Making Family. so, you can have fun making your own small lantern to take home as a souvenir, Then, We go to Hoi An Silk village to Learn how traditional silk garments are made in Vietnam . Get an in-depth look at the process of making traditional ‘ao dai' clothing from silk as you visit a silkworm-breeding house, a mulberry garden, and a silk weaving studio. Finally, stop into a showroom that displays tailored garments and other silk products. Tour ends & Send you Back .  

-Duong Lam commune is a community of six traditional villages located 50 km from Hanoi to the West, means you get extra time for exploring for yourself. -One of the very few places that have its tradition and culture perfectly preserved for more than 400 years, considering its close proximity to Vietnam’s sprawling capital city, it not only emerged almost unscathed from half a century of warfare but also escaped the recent rampant urbanization of the area. – Ancient architect and local cuisine, the village is an image of the old Vietnamese countryside before the French colonization.

1. The village has been known as a museum of surviving laterite (red clay formed from weathered basalt found in northern Vietnam) with ancient houses aged up to 400 years old. 2. Visiting Duong Lam is a journey to trace back the origin of Vietnam's culture and its traditions. 3. You experience unique architecture of ancient houses while wander along its narrow alleys. 4. You also visit Old Fortress of an Old Citadel once and chat with locals in their ancient houses.

The Silk Road first appeared on the stage in1979 in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, and was awarded First Place for Creation and Performance by the Ministry of Culture. Since its premiere in 1979, the Silk Road has been performed more than 2,100 times for audience numbering more than 4,000,000 people. the Silk Road influenced deeply in the history of Chinese dance, enjoyed a relatively high reputation and fame in China and the world. The play memorializes the deep friendship between Chinese people and foreign people, depicts wisdom and open dynasty, and the frequent international exchanges in the fields of economy and culture. It also weaves a story of great friendship through song and the ancient, beautiful, innovative and unique style of dance.

A journey to Duong Lam village is a trip to trace back the origin of Vietnam’s culture and Vietnam’s traditions. This is also the great chance explore architecture of ancient houses while wandering along its narrow alleyways, visit temples dedicated of the two kings born there, and most interesting of all, chat with locals living in the ancient houses. After the recognition of Hoi An ancient town, Hanoi Old Quarter, Duong Lam village in Son Tay Town (some 60km to the west of Hanoi Capital) is the first ancient village recognized as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information.

The Silk Road tour of Kazakhstan covers several oldest historical cities – Otrar, Turkestan and Shymkent. The tour lasts for 2 days. First of all you will learn everything about the Silk Road heritage of South Kazakhstan . The highlight of the trip is an ancient-fortress city of Sauran. The city peacefully stands in the middle of the steppe. Time had completely ruined the city. As a result people started to reconstruct it. For this reason serious excavation works are taking place there. The Great Silk Road played a major role in the development of economic and cultural relations. It covered population of Asia Minor, Central Asia, the Caucasus and China. It served as a corridor for technological, cultural and religious exchange. In 2003 UNESCO has included Mausoleum of Khodja Ahmed Yasawi to the list of the World cultural Heritage. Do you want to learn more about this mausoleum?

The Mysore Silk tour from Bangalore takes us back to 1792 when the story of Mysore Silk commences with setting up of silk worm breeding stations by Tipu Sultan. In 1912 Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV sets up the Mysore Silk Weaving factory to kick start the industrial production of Mysore Silk. We will visit Asia’s largest silk cocoon auction market, the Mysore Silk weaving factory, the Mysore Palace and an ancient bazaar. This tour is organized by Five Senses Tours, a private limited company recognized by the Ministry of Tourism and a member of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO). The tour has been designed to support local livelihoods by way of employment of local guides, and supporting local businesses in line with the mission of the company to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.

Dunhuang is bright peal on the ancient Silk Road, it was established in 111 B,C by the Emperor Wudi of Han dynasty, it was a very important international city in the history. Today, there are a lot of Buddhsim grottoes remained  The Mogao Grottoes,  Western Thousand Buddhas Grottoes, Jade Gate Pass , the Great Wall of Han Dynasty, Sun Gate Pass. White Horse Stupa, they are all have a very long history. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.