Hoi An Silk Village – great place to experience local life in Hoi An
Last Update: 24th October 2020
Situated approximately 1 kilometer from Hoi An Old Town, the Hoi An Silk Village is well-known for its traditional silk process and product, from picking mulberry leaves, silkworm breeding to weaving and dyeing the cloth.
Hoi An Silk Village Fast Facts
- Name: Tra Que Village
- Location: 1 x kilometer from Hoi An Town
- Things to do there: Silk Process, Photography
- Who visits: Photographers, Culture Lovers
- Time required: 1 – 2 x Hours
What to expect at Hoi An Silk Village
Hoi An Silk Village is within a waking distance from the old town. You could just hike to the village from Hoi An Old Town as they are just 1 kilometer from each other.
Hoi An Silk Village is a paradise for those who love silk products, such as silk scarves, silk dresses, silk ties, etc. Also, you could let the local tailor to customize your own clothes. You’ll find handmade silk products there as well. In addition, locals usually present how to make silk products to you. If interested, you can experience the traditional silk producing process at a specific site at the village.
If lucky enough, you may encounter locals singing and dancing. Hoi An Silk Village Resort & Spa by Embrace enjoys a good reputation among their guests. If you’d like to stay overnight at the village, you could stay at the hotel.
Best time to visit Hoi An Silk Village
The best time to visit the village is in the morning.
You could visit the village around the year.
How to get to Hoi An Silk Village
You could take a direct bus or train to Hoi An from Da Nang. And then walk to the village.
Additional Hoi An Silk Village Travel Advice
- Opening hours: 08:00 – 21:00
- As at 24th October 2020, the entrance pricing to the village for a 45-minute tour is 100,000 VND per person (tourists can visit all of the ancient houses, museum and mulberry garden); if tourists want to experience the silk process, the pricing of the 4-hour tour is 400,000 per person, including hotel pickup and drop-off services, a local guide service, a bottled water and lunch or dinner at a restaurant in Hoi An Silk Village. For the latest pricing information, please contact us via email (info@wendyweitours.com).
- Please wear comfortable hiking shoes.
Interested in visiting Hoi An Silk Village on a Tour?
Wendy Wei Tours offers a variety of different packaged tours as well as custom tours including Hoi An Silk Village among other attractions and destinations. To find out more, please visit our Tours page or Contact Us directly to find out more.