Hanoi Craft Village Tourism & Gastronomy Festival 2026

What Is the Hanoi Craft Village Tourism & Gastronomy Festival?

The festival celebrates Hanoi’s traditional craft villages and local gastronomy, while bringing artisans, tourism businesses and travelers together. Hanoi is home to many long-established craft villages, each with its own specialty and story. From pottery and silk to bamboo crafts and traditional handmade products, these villages show how generations of artisans have kept local skills alive. Food is another important part of the experience. Hanoi specialties such as pho, Thanh Tri steamed rice rolls, Vong green rice, lotus tea and o mai allow visitors to discover the city through its flavors.

When Is the Festival?

According to Vietnam Tourism, the Hanoi Craft Village Tourism & Gastronomy Festival 2026 takes place from October 1–31, 2026, in Hanoi. If you are planning a Vietnam trip in October, this is a great opportunity to add a cultural experience to your Hanoi itinerary while exploring Northern Vietnam.

Travel tip: Event schedules can vary, so check the official program before visiting if you want to join a specific workshop, craft activity or village tour.

What Can Travelers Experience?

Discover Traditional Crafts

Don't just buy a souvenir. See how it is made. Visitors can discover traditional Vietnamese crafts, watch artisans at work and, depending on the program, take part in hands-on activities. Hanoi's cultural events have featured crafts such as pottery, conical hat making, incense making, tò he figurines and bamboo weaving. Seeing the process behind a handmade product makes the experience much more meaningful and gives you a story to take home with it.

Taste Hanoi Through Local Food

One of the easiest ways to understand Hanoi is to eat like a local.

Look out for:

• Hanoi Pho
• Banh Cuon Thanh Tri – steamed rice rolls
• Pho Cuon – fresh pho rolls
• Com Vong – young green rice
• Lotus tea
• O Mai – Vietnamese preserved fruits

Each dish is connected to a neighborhood, local ingredient or traditional way of life.

Meet Local Artisans

One of the most memorable parts of the festival is meeting the people who keep these traditions alive. Instead of simply seeing a finished product, you can watch artisans work, discover the materials they use and hear the stories behind their craft. Hanoi's traditional crafts are not just souvenirs—they are living traditions.

Capture a Different Side of Hanoi

Already have the classic photos of Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter? The festival gives you a different side of the city: skilled hands shaping clay, colorful handmade products, local food stalls and conversations with artisans. These are the kinds of moments that can make your Hanoi trip feel more personal and far less like a typical sightseeing tour.

What Else Can You Do in Hanoi?

Make time for Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Temple of Literature and the city's famous street food spots. Have an extra day? Take a trip to Bat Trang Ceramic Village, one of the most famous craft villages near Hanoi, and try your hand at traditional pottery.

Why Add the Festival to Your Hanoi Trip?

You can experience Hanoi through its famous landmarks, but some of the city's most memorable stories are found in the smaller details - a bowl of local food, a handmade product, an artisan's story or a craft passed down through generations.

So, if you're visiting Hanoi in October 2026, don't just check in and move on. Eat, create, meet and explore. You may end up remembering these moments long after the famous sights fade from your camera roll.