Van Phuc - Silk Village near Hanoi

Silk weaving is an old traditional occupation for many years and the Vạn Phuc Silk Village, which is some 10km from central Hanoi.

As one of over 1,000 traditional villages existing in Vietnam, Van Phuc Silk Village is considered as one of the few villages retaining the most beautiful cultural and historical traditions of the country (Photo: VNA)

The beauty of Van Phuc Village is considered "The second Hoi An" in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)

Van Phuc silk has been regarded as a unique village in Ha Noi where you can find many kinds of smooth, light weight and elegant silk (Photo: VNA)

Van Phuc silk has been regarded as a unique village in Ha Noi where you can find many kinds of smooth, light weight and elegant silk (Photo: VNA)

Van Phuc silk has been regarded as a unique village in Ha Noi where you can find many kinds of smooth, light weight and elegant silk (Photo: VNA)

Van Phuc silk has been regarded as a unique village in Ha Noi where you can find many kinds of smooth, light weight and elegant silk (Photo: VNA)

Van Phuc silk village has nearly 800 households preserving the traditions of making silk products (Photo: VNA)

Van Phuc silk village has nearly 800 households preserving the traditions of making silk products (Photo: VNA)

Van Phuc silk village has nearly 800 households preserving the traditions of making silk products (Photo: VNA)

Making silk at Van Phuc Silk Village (Photo: VNA)

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