Hoi An: Knife-making Workshop with Hotel Pickup
ID: GYG969625-1507184
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Learn the art of blacksmithing in a 200-year-old village near Hoi An. Craft a knife using metal salvaged from bombs left behind from the war and take home a unique souvenir.
Begin your adventure with a convenient pickup from your hotel or meet at the office. Enjoy a scenic 20-minute drive through local farming and countryside to a 200-year-old blacksmithing village on the outskirts of Hoi An.
Learn about the history of the craft village and the traditional techniques still used today. Watch the master at work and participate in the key stages of knife-making under the guidance of a skilled artisan.
Craft your own knife using metal salvaged from bombs left behind from the war, transforming remnants of conflict into useful, meaningful tools. Complete your handmade knife, a one-of-a-kind souvenir with a story and soul.
Enjoy your time at the blacksmith’s home. Sit back and chat with the craftsman in a peaceful, rustic setting surrounded by the warmth of a family who has dedicated their life to the forge.
Highlights
- Feel the heat of the forge as you shape metal into a unique knife
- Learn the art of blacksmithing from a skilled artisan in a 200-year-old village
- Craft a knife using metal salvaged from bombs left behind from the war
- Enjoy a scenic drive through local farming and countryside
- Take home a one-of-a-kind souvenir with a story and soul
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Local guide
- Self-made knife to take home
- Pick up/drop off at hotel
- Bottled water
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.