Bringing traditional crafts to life

Quang Ninh has three officially recognized traditional craft villages, specializing in wooden boatbuilding, fishing-net weaving and other handicrafts.

Among their artisans is Le Van Chan, a 17th-generation craftsman from Cong Muong's wooden boatbuilding village, who believes visitors could learn about timber selection, boat construction and the heritage behind the craft.

The province also plans to connect local specialties, including Binh Lieu glass noodles, Dam Ha radishes and Van Don fish sauce, with tourism.

Tran Van Hoang, a San Chi ethnic cooperative director, says the approach could create jobs, increase household incomes and help traditional skills survive.

Turning workshops into visitor destinations

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Artisan Le Van Chan with a model wooden boat made for tourists. Photo: My Dung.

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Translucent strands of Binh Lieu glass noodles arranged in rows for drying.

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Binh Lieu authorities are surveying potential locations for a glass noodle-making village.

Under its 2026-2030 development plan, Quang Ninh aims to recognize 13 additional craft villages and four traditional craft villages.

Visitors could explore production areas, try making products and purchase goods directly from local artisans.

Authorities also plan digital tourism maps, online promotion and training for residents.

By 2030, Quang Ninh aims to raise average rural craft workers' incomes to 2.5-3 times their 2020 levels.

My Dung