Hoi An Silk Village: Traditional Silk Weaving Experience, Express Tailoring & Transfer Services

The History of the Maritime Silk Road Cradle

According to heritage preservation documents from the Quang Nam Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Hoi An Silk Village is a vibrant cultural space that fully recreates the traditional silk reeling and weaving processes of the once-famed “Maritime Silk Road.”

Along with Kim Bong carpentry village and Thanh Ha pottery village, the Silk Village is a must-visit stop for travelers who appreciate traditional handicraft beauty.

The process of raising silkworms on ancient mulberry leaves requires meticulous round-the-clock care

2026 Entrance Ticket and Service Price List at Silk Village

Hoi An Silk Village offers various visiting options to suit the needs of different tour groups:

• Self-guided entrance ticket: 50,000 VND / guest. (Stroll freely through the tree-shaded silk village, view ancient fabric exhibits, and explore traditional wooden houses).
• Guided Short Tour (45 minutes): 100,000 VND / guest. (Includes a guide explaining silkworm rearing, silk reeling, weaving, and how to identify real silk).
• Long Tour Package with Folk Cuisine: Approximately 250,000 VND - 350,000 VND / guest. (Includes guided tour, hand-picking mulberry leaves for silkworms, trying your hand at weaving, and enjoying a traditional cake buffet).

Witnessing the Handcrafted Silk Reeling and Weaving Process Firsthand

Stepping into Hoi An Silk Village, you will experience the complete cycle of creating soft, flowing silk:

1. The Ancient Champa Mulberry Garden and Silkworm Rearing Area

This area preserves ancient Champa mulberry trees with lush, broad canopies. Visitors can hand-pick fresh mulberry leaves to feed mature silkworms, listen to the bustling sound of silkworms munching sounding like gentle rain, and look closely at golden cocoons resting snugly on bamboo frames.

Delicate, shimmering silk threads are expertly drawn from boiled silkworm cocoons

2. Silk Reeling Techniques and Weaving on Antique Looms

Silkworm cocoons are dropped into boiling water to soften the sericin gum. Artisans use chopsticks to gently stir and locate the silk filament ends, drawing the fine threads through eyelets onto a spinning reel. These smooth, golden threads are then fed into Champa and ancient wooden looms to weave legendary Doi Tam and Ma Chau silk.

Silk is dyed using tree bark, almond leaves, and catappa pods to maintain lasting natural colors

Ao Dai and Suit Tailoring Services in 4–6 Hours

One of the most beloved experiences for international travelers and fashion lovers in Hoi An is the express tailoring service. At the Silk Village showroom, you can personally select 100% pure silk fabrics that catch your eye and have skilled tailors take your precise measurements. In just 4 to 6 hours, a graceful traditional ao dai or an elegant tailored suit will be completed to fit your body perfectly.

Tips for Identifying 100% Pure Silk When Shopping

• Touch: Natural silk feels smooth and pleasantly cool in summer while retaining warmth in winter. Its surface shimmers with shifting colors under natural light rather than having a fake, plastic gloss like polyester.
• Burn Test (cutting a small yarn sample): Real silk burns with the scent of burning hair, leaving fine, powdery ash that crumbles easily when pinched; synthetic fibers melt into hard plastic beads with a strong chemical odor.
• Reference Tailoring Prices: A complete silk ao dai (including fabric and labor) ranges from 800,000 VND to 1,800,000 VND per set; handmade silk scarves range from 150,000 VND to 350,000 VND each.

The silk ao dai brings a flowing, breathable, and luxurious elegance to the wearer

Convenient Transportation From Central Da Nang

Hoi An Silk Village is located right on the main Nguyen Tat Thanh thoroughfare on the western side of the ancient town, taking about 40 minutes by car from central Da Nang or Da Nang International Airport. For safe and hassle-free travel without waiting, consider booking a private car from Da Nang to Hoi An, with rates starting from just 220,000 VND for a 4-seater or 270,000 VND for a modern 7-seater vehicle.

You can easily check detailed fare information on the all-inclusive transfer price list to plan your trip thoughtfully.