Perhaps for a long time, we all know the image of Vietnamese women wearing ao dai and conical hats. The image of the dear and rustic conical hat has gone deep into the subconscious of each of us. Let’s visit Ha Tay Bell Village with Halotravel , one of the craft villages with a famous tradition of making conical hats!
1. Where is Chuong conical hat village?
Located about 30km from Hanoi city center, Chuong village is located in Phuong Trung commune, Thanh Oai district. This village has long attracted many domestic and foreign tourists. When you come here, you will have the opportunity to learn about a part of the beauty and culture of Vietnamese people.
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You can easily move to Bell Village by motorbike or car. From Hanoi, you follow Highway 6 in the direction of Hoa Binh. Next, go in the direction of Perfume Pagoda through Kim Bai town for about 2km and turn right at the junction to Chuong Village right next to Day River.
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This is one of the traditional craft villages of Vietnam. There are also Non market sessions here, so if you have the opportunity, visit the village on these days. Normally, the market will be held on the 4th, 10th, 14th, 20th, 24th, and 30th days of the lunar calendar every year in the morning. If you have the opportunity, do not miss this famous place.
2. The unique beauty of the old village
In the heart of Hanoi, Thanh Oai Bell Village appears with an ancient feature dyed with time. From small alleys to houses with old tile roofs, they create a peaceful beauty in a familiar village. As a traditional Vietnamese craft village , when walking around Chuong Village, most of you will see that most of your family members are making conical hats from generation to generation. Through the hands of many generations from old to young, beautiful hats have been created keeping the traditional beauty of the Vietnamese people.
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At the cone is Chuong village with a prominent hat market among stalls selling vegetables and fruits. In this area you will find all kinds of hat materials for sale. From the conical leaves used to make the lining of the hat, to the frame to make the hat, to make the hoop, etc., there are enough and are sold at the market.
Coming here, you will see a bustling scene of buyers and sellers like a country market during the holidays. While selling, they talked with juicy stories over cups of green tea. If you want to see the fair, you have to come early in the morning because the market is relatively fast, by 8 am, you will find it empty.
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Not only attracted by the cultural beauty of the conical hat village. This place is also attractive to tourists because this is where there are many virtual living corners. Any angle, you just need to pick up the camera and you can take a beautiful shimmering virtual live photo.
3. What tourist attractions are near Bell Village?
When visiting Bell Village, you can combine visiting famous tourist attractions around. The village is located right next to the Day River, so you can walk around to enjoy the surrounding atmosphere. In addition, the village is also close to sacred temples such as Long Tien pagoda, Tram pagoda … Tourists often stop by these temples to pray for peace.
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Located on the way to Hoa Binh, you can visit the famous place known by many young people. The majestic and unspoiled nature at Tram mountain is an ideal place for you to have beautiful virtual checkin experiences and photos.
The conical hats of Ha Tay Bell Village not only carry the traditional beauty of the nation, but they are also hats created from the love of the job and the homeland of the people here. If you have the opportunity, come to Lang Chuong conical hat and learn about Vietnamese conical hats. Wish you have a meaningful trip and many experiences.
Source: Collected internet.