Hoi An: Kim Bong Carpentry Village Wood Carving Workshop Experience wood carving with local artisans

Join a wood carving workshop in Kim Bong Carpentry Village. Learn traditional techniques from master artisans and create your own wooden figurine or decorative panel
Step into Kim Bong Carpentry Village, a heritage craft village with more than 500 years of history. Generations of artisans dedicate their lives to woodwork, creating fishing boats, ancient houses, and intricate carvings that shape Hoi An’s identity.

Begin with an introduction to the 500-year-old history of the village and hear stories about the craft passed down through generations. Explore the traditional workshop and learn about the wood types, tools, and techniques once used to build temples, ships, and ancient houses in Hoi An.

Select a design – a small wooden figurine, a decorative panel, or a personal keepsake. Watch as the artisan demonstrates techniques and provides step-by-step guidance for carving, engraving, and shaping.

Continue crafting with the addition of unique details such as initials, symbolic patterns, or cultural motifs inspired by Hoi An’s architecture. Finish your piece with polishing and finishing techniques, transforming it into a work of art. Take home your handcrafted wooden item as a meaningful memento of Kim Bong Carpentry Village.

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.

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.