01.
Recognised World Craft City (WCC 2026)
Chuyen My is a World Craft City — in 2026 the World Crafts Council recognised the village's mother-of-pearl inlay and lacquer tradition, nearly 1,000 years old.
FOR INBOUND TOUR OPERATORS, DMCS & GROUP LEADERS
Hands-on Vietnamese lacquer & mother-of-pearl inlay programmes in Chuyen My for your Hanoi itineraries.
A hands-on lacquer and mother-of-pearl experience your guests make themselves — 45–50 minutes from central Hanoi, open daily.
01. WHY INCLUDE IN YOUR PROGRAMME
Four operational and cultural advantages for your guests
02.
Guided by a Master Artisan with 40 Years' Experience
Guests work directly alongside master artisan Nguyễn An Định (40 years' experience) and co-founder / art director Trần Công Dũng through 5 authentic stages: base board selection, shell inlay, crackled eggshell inlay, mineral pigments, and wet-polishing under water.
03.
Same-Day Take-Home Artwork (No Shipping Delays)
Every guest finishes their own wooden fish or round lacquer plaque during the session and takes it home the same day in a protective gift box — ideal for travellers moving on to Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, or Hue.
04.
Open Daily 08:00–18:00, 45–50 Minutes South of Central Hanoi
Located in Chuyen My Commune, Hanoi via National Highway 1A or the Phap Van – Cau Gie Expressway, open Monday to Sunday year-round.
02. TRADE PRODUCT & PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
Published studio experiences & cultural gift kits
Published durations, daily time slots, and retail rates in VND. Contact our trade team directly for group arrangements.
| Programme / Product | Duration | Published Retail Price | Standard Daily Slots | What is Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORKSHOP-2.5H2.5-Hour Hands-on Wooden Fish or Round Plaque Lacquer & Inlay Workshop | 150 minutes (2.5 hours) | 300,000 VND per person | 08:00 · 10:30 · 13:30 · 15:30 (Max 8 guests per session) | Welcome herbal tea, 1 prepared natural wood base board (Wooden Fish or Round Plaque: Tree of Life, Mother-of-Pearl Butterfly, or 12 Zodiac Animals), river mother-of-pearl, sea snail shell, eggshell, mineral pigments, guidance by master artisan Nguyễn An Định, same-day gift box. |
| HALFDAY-4HHalf-Day Chuyen My Craft Village Walk & Twin-Piece Lacquer Workshop | 4 hours (240 minutes) | 300,000 VND per person | Morning 08:00 – 12:00 · Afternoon 14:00 – 18:00 | Guided walk through Chuyen My mother-of-pearl inlay and lacquer village, studio workshop making 2 pieces (1 Wooden Fish + 1 Round Plaque), traditional tea and local pastry with the founders, twin gift box. |
| VILLAGE-TOUR-4HChuyen My Craft Village Tour: Artisan Households, Studio Workshop & Village Church Ride | 4 hours (240 minutes) | 300,000 VND per person | Morning 08:00 – 12:00 · Afternoon 14:00 – 18:00 | Visit 2–3 family inlay workshops (shell blank pressing & fret-sawing), 105-minute hands-on lacquer workshop (make 1 piece to take home), gentle bicycle ride to the village church to view mother-of-pearl biblical murals, herbal tea & pastry. |
| DIY-KIT-GIFTDIY Vietnamese Lacquer & Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Kit (VIP / MICE Gift) | At-home activity (120–150 mins) | 300,000 VND per kit | Pre-order by group quantity | Prepared wood base board (Wooden Fish or Round Plaque, 300,000 VND per kit), pre-cut shell & cleaned eggshell, mineral colours, tools, bilingual VI–EN manual + QR video guide. |
Group / net rate:Contact us directly for trade & group enquiries
Send Group Enquiry Email ↓03. OPERATIONAL DETAILS & ACCESS
Location, hours & route from central Hanoi
- Opening Hours
- 08:00 – 18:00 daily (Monday to Sunday)
- Studio Location
- Chuyen My mother-of-pearl inlay and lacquer village, Chuyen My Commune, Hanoi (formerly Phu Xuyen District)
- Route & Drive Time from Central Hanoi
- 45–50 minutes south of central Hanoi via National Highway 1A or the Phap Van – Cau Gie Expressway
- GPS Coordinates & Google Maps
- 20.7388171° N, 105.8671163° E — Open in Google Maps ↗
04. SUGGESTED HALF-DAY ITINERARY PAIRINGS
Sample routing from Hanoi
Straightforward half-day blocks showing verified drive times and studio durations.
Focused Hands-on Workshop from Hanoi
Hanoi (45–50 min drive) → Chuyen My (2.5-hour lacquer inlay workshop) → return to Hanoi the same day
Half-Day Craft Village Households, Workshop & Church Cycle
Hanoi (45–50 min drive) → Chuyen My (4-hour household visit, studio workshop & village church cycle) → return to Hanoi the same day
TRADE & TOUR OPERATOR ENQUIRIES
Request Group Rates & Tour Operator Scheduling
For inbound tour operators, DMCs, and private group leaders. Send us your preferred date, group size, guest nationality, and selected workshop package.
- OPENING HOURS
- 08:00 – 18:00 Daily (Monday – Sunday)
- STUDIO LOCATION
- Chuyen My mother-of-pearl inlay and lacquer village, Chuyen My Commune, Hanoi (45–50 min from central Hanoi)
05. TOUR OPERATOR FAQ
Operational questions answered from verified studio facts
How long does each experience take at Trang Studio in Chuyen My?
The standard hands-on studio workshop takes 150 minutes (2.5 hours) across all 5 inlay and wet-polishing steps. Both the Half-Day Twin-Piece Experience and the Chuyen My Craft Village Tour (artisan households + studio workshop + village church bicycle ride) take 4 hours, with morning (08:00–12:00) and afternoon (14:00–18:00) slots.
Do guests take their finished lacquer piece home the same day?
Yes. Every guest completes the shell inlay, crackled eggshell inlay, mineral colour work, and wet-polishing during the session and leaves with their finished piece packed in a protective gift box the same day.
How far is Chuyen My from central Hanoi and what is the route?
Trang Studio is in Chuyen My Commune, Hanoi (GPS: 20.7388171° N, 105.8671163° E), approximately 45–50 minutes south of central Hanoi via National Highway 1A or the Phap Van – Cau Gie Expressway.
How can tour operators request group rates and check availability?
Please email nguyenthithutrang198383@gmail.com with the subject 'Group enquiry – [Company name]' and include your preferred date, number of guests, guest nationality, and selected programme, or call +84-865-180-283 between 08:00 and 18:00 daily.
LOCATION & DIRECTIONS TO CHUYEN MY
Visit Trang Studio – Lacquer Village in Chuyen My Commune, Hanoi
Located in Chuyen My mother-of-pearl inlay and lacquer village, Hanoi — open daily from 08:00 to 18:00 (Monday – Sunday).
TRANG STUDIO – LACQUER VILLAGE
Trang Studio – Lacquer Village (Chuyen My mother-of-pearl inlay and lacquer village, Hanoi)
GPS COORDINATES
20.7388171° N, 105.8671163° E
No. 6, Lane 3, Trung Hamlet, Chuyen My Commune, Hanoi (Chuyen My mother-of-pearl inlay and lacquer village), Vietnam
GETTING HERE FROM CENTRAL HANOI
A 45–50 minute drive south of central Hanoi via National Highway 1A or the Phap Van – Cau Gie Expressway, accessible by private car, taxi, motorbike, or tour coach.
No. 6, Lane 3, Trung Hamlet, Chuyen My Commune, HanoiOpen Directions in Google Maps →