Vietnam's Art & Crafts

Vietnam is a country that overflows with artistic treasures! China served as the source of inspiration for many of Vietnam's traditional art forms.

Over the years, however, Vietnamese art developed its own powerful voice.

For example, water puppetry is a uniquely Vietnamese art form. Artists glide their puppets across the water, and their performances illustrate ancient Vietnamese myths.

You can see an outstanding performance at one of Hanoi's theaters or enjoy a private show by Vietnam's best water puppeteers.

Lanterns and silk are celebrated traditions in Hoi An. Hoi An lanterns are rich in symbolism, and lantern festivals take place during full moons.

You can try a lantern- making class and make your own one-of-a-kind lantern to remind you of Hoi An’s luminous magic.

Centuries ago, Hoi An silk villages were major silk exporters throughout Asia and Europe.

Today, you can witness talented artisans raising silkworms, as well as dyeing, spinning, and weaving fibers on traditional looms.

Vietnamese calligraphy, where artists write characters with a brush, originally came from China.

Our tours offer insight into this time-honored art, including trips to a calligraphy artist’s studio to practice writing characters and learn their complex meanings.