The village Craft Centre and workshops showcases craft items and the painstaking process by which they are produced, using specialist tools and techniques passed down since the 15th century when Hoi An flourished as a major sea port. The workshops today make hand crafted furniture and sculptures as well as a range of tempting souvenirs, some of which are exported a field as Europe and North America. Kim Bong craftsmen made a vital contribution to the recent restoration of historic buildings after Hoi An was declared a World Heritage Site in 1999. Moreover, they have been encouraged and rewarded by UNESCO for their preservation efforts.
Pick up at hotel then transfer to Bach Dang port. Leaving for Kim Bong carpentry village by boat (15 min/1 way). Visit Mr. Huynh Ry's home and ship-building yard (20min).Bicycle tour explores: Tien Hien temple, Kim Buu pagoda, Phan homestead; former French-styled constructed house , paddy-field, Huynh family’s temple, village school,coracle boats, mats weaving, bamboo bridge.Seeing the local games played by chidden: shoot marbles, skipping, hop, Chinese chess, ong lang, co ganh ...Have a snack with: corn, cassava, sweet potato and local season fruits such as watermelon, pine-apple. Go back to the wharf. Optional sailing coracle boat (rowed by local people).
