See the silk made, then weave a little yourself
Guided tours at our village workshop, three kilometres from the Tam Cốc boat wharf. From the mulberry garden to the loom, you follow the silk from silkworm to finished piece.
How to choose your silk tour
All tours are led by an English-speaking guide.
- $8observe and learn
- $15choose ONE simple craft workshop
- $25dye and embroider your own 100% silk scarf
- $38the fullest experience + meal with artisans
Sightseeing Tour
Hoa Lu Silk Loom Cooperative sightseeing tour
1.5 hours- Discover the journey of Vietnamese mulberry silk from start to finish
- Learn the stages of silk making, from mulberry leaves to weaving
- See artisans create silk bedding, clothing and handmade souvenirs
- Explore the showroom and the craftsmanship behind each product
Guided by an English-speaking local guide
Take home: No craft souvenir
Observation tour onlyBest for: Visitors who want a quick overview
Artisan Choice Workshops
Silk Hoa Lu artisan choice workshops
2.5 hours- Visit the mulberry garden and workshop area
- Complimentary mulberry drink
- Free time to explore and take photos
- Choose ONE hands-on workshop to make a small souvenir: eco-dye a cotton scarf with botanical colours, or hand-embroider a cotton handkerchief
Guided by an English-speaking local guide
Take home: 1 small handmade souvenir
Choose 1 workshop onlyBest for: Guests who want a short hands-on activity
Immersive Silk
Silk making, natural dye & embroidery
3.5 hours- Visit the mulberry garden and silkworm-rearing area
- Watch silk reeling and traditional hand weaving
- Hands-on natural dyeing activity
- Introductory hand-embroidery lesson with a local artisan
- One 100% silk scarf included for each paying participant
- Complimentary mulberry drink
Guided by an English-speaking local guide
Take home: Your own naturally dyed and hand-embroidered 100% silk scarf
Dye + embroider your own silk scarfBest for: Travellers who want the signature silk workshop
Meal with Artisans
Silk dyeing, hand embroidery & a meal with artisans
4.5 hours- Discover the complete silk-making journey
- Feed silkworms
- Try silk reeling and traditional hand weaving
- Natural dyeing workshop
- Hand-embroidery lesson with a local artisan
- One 100% silk scarf included
- Visit the design studio and silk showroom
- Complimentary mulberry drink
- Share a home-style local meal with silk village artisans
Guided by an English-speaking local guide
Take home: Your finished 100% silk scarf + a local meal experience
Most complete experienceBest for: Guests who want the fullest cultural experience
The four tours side by side
| Included | $8 | $15 | $25 | $38 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 1.5 hours | 2.5 hours | 3.5 hours | 4.5 hours |
| Hands-on level | Watch & learn | 1 simple craft | Dye + embroider | Dye + embroider + meal |
| Take-home item | None | Cotton scarf or cotton handkerchief | 100% silk scarf | 100% silk scarf |
| Meal included | No | No | No | Yes |
| Good for | Quick visit | Short craft session | Signature silk workshop | Full cultural experience |
| Guide / language | English-speaking guide included | English-speaking guide included | English-speaking guide included | English-speaking guide included |
| Main difference | Sightseeing only | Choose one small workshop | Make your own silk scarf | Everything, in a longer experience with a meal |
Two sessions a day
- 8:30 or 14:30
Mulberry garden & silkworm rearing
Explore the Ben Gia mulberry garden, harvest organic mulberry leaves and feed the silkworms, watch them spin their cocoons, then walk the mulberry path into Hạ Trạo village.
- 9:00 or 15:00
Silk reeling & weaving workshop
Step into the traditional workshop and learn silk reeling and weaving from local artisans.
- 9:15 or 15:15
Hands-on crafting
Dye silk with natural materials or hand-embroider a scarf to take home, depending on your tour.
- 10:30 or 16:30
Design studio & mulberry tasting
Visit the design and crafting area for premium silk products, then relax with a special fermented mulberry drink.
- 11:00 or 17:00
Cooking class & local family meal
Join a hands-on cooking class and enjoy an authentic meal with a local family.
Not included: VAT · tips for the guide and driver (optional, but appreciated) · personal shopping expenses.
The village, the loom, the hands
Hear it from a guest
A short interview with a visitor after their workshop tour.
Getting there
- Address
- Thôn Hạ Trạo, Hoa Lư, Ninh Bình 430000, Việt Nam
Tam Cốc boat wharf3 kmSilk Hoa Lu Loom Work Shop
- Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday, 8:00–17:30
- +84 94 886 01 35
