Tho Ha Village
Tho Ha Village
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williampisor
Morro Bay, CA19 contributions
We just spent 3 days in Hanoi on an organized tour and had a free day so we booked a trip to the rural village of Tho Ha. A small village about 1 1/2 hours drive from Hanoi.
It was a highlight of our time in Viet Nam!
After the drive into the countryside, the village can only be reached by a small ferry and the people produce mostly rice paper, rice wine, and other rice foods.
Hardly any tourists go here so village life is unaffected by visitors and everyone was so friendly, especially the children!
During our walk in the village we were introduced to many village families and saw many of the different rice products being made in the village including making circular rice paper for spring roles....a tedious hand-made process that has remained the same for generations!!!
The 4 of us had a 7 hour tour with driver and guide including lunch with a local family.
If you wish info on the trip, please email me!
Bill & Toni Pisor
Morro Bay, CA, USA
It was a highlight of our time in Viet Nam!
After the drive into the countryside, the village can only be reached by a small ferry and the people produce mostly rice paper, rice wine, and other rice foods.
Hardly any tourists go here so village life is unaffected by visitors and everyone was so friendly, especially the children!
During our walk in the village we were introduced to many village families and saw many of the different rice products being made in the village including making circular rice paper for spring roles....a tedious hand-made process that has remained the same for generations!!!
The 4 of us had a 7 hour tour with driver and guide including lunch with a local family.
If you wish info on the trip, please email me!
Bill & Toni Pisor
Morro Bay, CA, USA
Written November 6, 2009
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mariatraveler
New York City, NY20 contributions
We did a half day tour of Tho Ha village with Asia Top Travel and were not disappointed. We saw how the people in this village make rice paper and and got to try to make some ourselves. We spent some time with a local man and ended up having a vietnamese music jamming session, it was pretty awesome. Very recommended if you like that kind of thing, do not expect ANY kind of glamour or luxury in this town.
Written January 13, 2010
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Alicia D
Rennes, France6 contributions
May 2012 • Friends
I went to Tho Ha village with the agency Indochina Charm Travel and I have been very satisfied. Indeed, after having visited the village with the guide, we went to one of the houses in the village of Mr. Viet, who is specialized in making rice paper. He and his wife first gave me the chance to make myself some rice paper, obviously the result was not so good but it was amazing!
After that, we went inside the house. M Viet shown us his family life style and proposed us to sit down in his living room. We started by drinking one glass of rice alcohol before to taste Vietnamese tea. It was pretty good! Then, we have had a discussion about his family and his life time experiences because M Viet participated to Vietnamese war. It was also very interesting and touching…
Looking at the wall of the living room I have seen a lot of instrumental music and I asked to M Viet what it was. As the leader of traditional music band in the village, he decided to take some of them and playing us a song! I was very astonished and amazed by the sound it produced. Actually these instruments are traditional in Vietnam and when he asked us to participate, it was really amazing.
So it was one of the best experiences I have ever had. Yes, it is just a village but when we see the hospitality and the kindness of the inhabitants, but also their “simple” way of life, it becomes extraordinary.
If you have the intention to travel in Vietnam and more particularly around Hanoi, don’t hesitate to take a detour in Tho Ha village and mostly with the agency Indochina Charm Travel because they are the only one to propose this one day travel and besides, it is not expensive!
After that, we went inside the house. M Viet shown us his family life style and proposed us to sit down in his living room. We started by drinking one glass of rice alcohol before to taste Vietnamese tea. It was pretty good! Then, we have had a discussion about his family and his life time experiences because M Viet participated to Vietnamese war. It was also very interesting and touching…
Looking at the wall of the living room I have seen a lot of instrumental music and I asked to M Viet what it was. As the leader of traditional music band in the village, he decided to take some of them and playing us a song! I was very astonished and amazed by the sound it produced. Actually these instruments are traditional in Vietnam and when he asked us to participate, it was really amazing.
So it was one of the best experiences I have ever had. Yes, it is just a village but when we see the hospitality and the kindness of the inhabitants, but also their “simple” way of life, it becomes extraordinary.
If you have the intention to travel in Vietnam and more particularly around Hanoi, don’t hesitate to take a detour in Tho Ha village and mostly with the agency Indochina Charm Travel because they are the only one to propose this one day travel and besides, it is not expensive!
Written May 27, 2012
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tony r
Melbourne, Australia152 contributions
A must see it is not just the rice paper, it is the barge across the river. It is the coal dust to make the cooking bricks, it is the pigs living under the house. A feel of realism to village life with a tv and a motor bike thrown in
Written July 7, 2012
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Keith C
Adelaide, Australia48 contributions
Apr 2013 • Couples
My wife and I went on a 'half day' tour to Tho Ha village with Tang from Asia Top Travel in a comfortable air conditioned car. We saw some interesting villages and observed country life along the way. Walking through Tho Ha and stopping to look at all the interesting facets of village life as well as seeing so many drying racks was amazing. Tang was most informative. Seeing the rice paper being made and being able to try making it ourselves was interesting and fun. After we had done this we were treated to a wonderful lunch at the home of one the villagers who entertained us by playing several of his musical instruments and singing. We were very happy for the tour to be a little more than the half day and its a tour not to be missed.
Written April 14, 2013
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HansJuergen
Westerville, OH133 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
This is a small village which has somehow made tourism a major business. Countless tour groups come here to see Mr. Viet's wife make rice paper and hear Mr. Viet play and sing. In spite of the fact that there are so many groups visiting here, it really seems authentic and real. We visited as part of Overseas Adventure Travels (OAT) tour group. Highly recommended.
Written March 3, 2017
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MALAYSIA01
Selangor, Malaysia3 contributions
Dec 2015 • Family
We had a great day with the Tho Ha village and Do Temple. Our guide was great at showing us all around the village with temple, pagodas, school and also the local house where we could meet actual local person, enjoyed the local alcohol and had time learning to make the local rice paper.
Written December 25, 2015
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Susan B
Ontario, Canada711 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
This certainly should be on your to do list.
We came on Saturday which added to the interest with the local market open. Never mind the ferry crossing.
The alleyways are amazing. Too bad it was misting when we came, so we did not see any of the rice paper being dried outside. Even so, the place is so different from anything we have ever seen. Seeing the coffins used as bricks is just so unique, it really is to be seen.
Making the rice paper was cute, and the lunch at a locals is very good and interesting.
We found the people friendly, and I am sure that they do get sick of tourists taking pictures of them, but they still would smile and wave.
So glad we came.
We came on Saturday which added to the interest with the local market open. Never mind the ferry crossing.
The alleyways are amazing. Too bad it was misting when we came, so we did not see any of the rice paper being dried outside. Even so, the place is so different from anything we have ever seen. Seeing the coffins used as bricks is just so unique, it really is to be seen.
Making the rice paper was cute, and the lunch at a locals is very good and interesting.
We found the people friendly, and I am sure that they do get sick of tourists taking pictures of them, but they still would smile and wave.
So glad we came.
Written April 14, 2014
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Tee S
Melbourne, Australia13 contributions
Jul 2012 • Couples
An opportunity to see a small Vietnamese village that hasn't changed much over hundreds of years. The friendly hard working villagers lead a very basic lifestyle. We spent almost half a day there wandering around.with our guide, during which time we mat the Chief of the Village/Mayor, who invited us into his home. Although we couldn't speak his language nor he ours, we spent an enjoyable half hour or so carrying on a conversation with the help of our Vietnamese guide during which time we were offered drinks, a strong, rather raw spirit that was an unusual "morning tea" beverage. The temple as I understand dates back well over a thousand years and is not to be missed.
Written June 16, 2013
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Tu Van Cong
Hanoi, Vietnam139 contributions
May 2012 • Friends
I went to Tho Ha village with my friends in a raining day. It's interesting to see how local people live. Tried to make rice paper and listen to a very funny man who can play different musical instruments. I had a fun day.
Written June 13, 2012
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This is a destination of Bắc Giang province. I do not know why in Tripadvisor, it belongs to Bắc Ninh province.
Written October 27, 2018
Hi, I will be staying in Hanoi at the time of the Tet festival and was looking for a place to stay during that time. Can you recommend any accomodation in Tho Ha?
Written August 28, 2016
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