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Conical Hat Making and Mask Painting in Vietnam
About
This unique tour offers guests a rare opportunity to learn traditional Vietnamese craftsmanship from a 93-year-old master artisan with over 75 years of experience. Unlike other activities, this tour provides an intimate, hands-on experience in creating two iconic Vietnamese cultural items: the conical hat (nón lá) and the tuồng mask. Guests not only learn the rich history behind these crafts but also get the chance to make their own, under the direct guidance of a local artisan in a peaceful, authentic village setting. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to deeply connect with Vietnam’s cultural heritage and leave with a unique handmade souvenir.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guests will also receive a small conical hat that they can decorate and take home as a souvenir
Coffee and/or Tea
The tour includes transportation by electric vehicle
Gratuities
additional purchases, such as extra conical hats,
Meeting Points
Departure
18 Hải Thượng Lãn Ông
Guests will meet at the gathering point and enjoy tea or coffee before being transported by a local electric vehicle to meet the artisans, located 4 km away. During the ride, they will also have the opportunity to tour the city of Quy Nhon on the electric vehicle
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Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This unique tour offers guests a rare opportunity to learn traditional Vietnamese craftsmanship from a 93-year-old master artisan with over 75 years of experience. Unlike other activities, this tour provides an intimate, hands-on experience in creating two iconic Vietnamese cultural items: the conical hat (nón lá) and the tuồng mask. Guests not only learn the rich history behind these crafts but also get the chance to make their own, under the direct guidance of a local artisan in a peaceful, authentic village setting. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to deeply connect with Vietnam’s cultural heritage and leave with a unique handmade souvenir.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guests will also receive a small conical hat that they can decorate and take home as a souvenir
Coffee and/or Tea
The tour includes transportation by electric vehicle
Gratuities
additional purchases, such as extra conical hats,
Meeting Points
Departure
18 Hải Thượng Lãn Ông
Guests will meet at the gathering point and enjoy tea or coffee before being transported by a local electric vehicle to meet the artisans, located 4 km away. During the ride, they will also have the opportunity to tour the city of Quy Nhon on the electric vehicle
Return
Itinerary
Introduction to Conical Hat Making: Meet the 93-year-old artisan, who has over 75 years of experience in making Vietnam’s iconic conical hats. The artisan will share the history and cultural significance of the conical hat in Vietnamese life.
Conical Hat Making Experience: Under the careful guidance of the artisan, guests will participate in the detailed process of making their own conical hat. From selecting materials to shaping the frame and finishing touches, guests will craft a unique souvenir with their own hands.
Traditional Mask Painting: After completing the conical hat, guests will dive into the art of painting tuồng masks, an essential element of Vietnam’s traditional opera (hát ...
