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Explore hidden outdoor adventures, craft with artisans and try yummy food!

We had a unique experience in Hanoi. We made tofu by hand and also ate them. Found this wonderful experience via Seek Sophie.

We met our guide at 7am and took a short ferry to cross the river. Took a small car pass a local village market before heading to the home of the tofu maker.

After learning about the process and also the many decades of their experience, we then had a hand in trying to make tofu ourselves. It’s was August and really warm, the freshly made Tofu was also very hot, our hands had to manage freshly curdled tofu and pack it into shape with wooden tools.

Fun. Unique fun experience. We then took the tofu we made and proceed to our guide’s home where they were cooked into a nice simple breakfast for us. Yum. I did not know freshly made tofu was so hugely different from those we buy from supermarkets.

Now I gotta find more unique experience from this platform.

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Make Tofu with Hanoi’s Last Artisanal Craftsmen

We had a unique experience in Hanoi. We made tofu by hand and also ate them. Found this wonderful experience via Seek Sophie.

We met our guide at 7am and took a short ferry to cross the river. Took a small car pass a local village market before heading to the home of the tofu maker.

After learning about the process and also the many decades of their experience, we then had a hand in trying to make tofu ourselves. It’s was August and really warm, the freshly made Tofu was also very hot, our hands had to manage freshly curdled tofu and pack it into shape with wooden tools.

Fun. Unique fun experience. We then took the tofu we made and proceed to our guide’s home where they were cooked into a nice simple breakfast for us. Yum. I did not know freshly made tofu was so hugely different from those we buy from supermarkets.

Now I gotta find more unique experience from this platform.

What an amazing morning! Getting to see the whole tofu-making process and trying my hand at it was really cool. It's impressive that they still use the traditional technique, passed down through generations. 
 Ngoc was so sweet and knowledgeable, and I liked hearing her explain not just the tofu-making but also her own story, how she came to organize this experience. She's genuinely striving to offer an authentic glimpse into Vietnamese life while supporting sustainable values, and it's the kind of experience that really stands out from the usual tours.

It took us to a part of Hanoi I wouldn't have otherwise seen. I loved that she also brought us to the market and to another family's house that uses machines to make tofu, such an interesting contrast to observe. 
 Being invited into Ngoc's home to share a meal she'd prepared for us was a really special touch.

Go as early as you can. I got to enjoy an amazing sunrise on the boat ride there!

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What an amazing morning! Getting to see the whole tofu-making process and trying my hand at it was really cool. It's impressive that they still use the traditional technique, passed down through generations. 
Ngoc was so sweet and knowledgeable, and I liked hearing her explain not just the tofu-making but also her own story, how she came to organize this experience. She's genuinely striving to offer an authentic glimpse into Vietnamese life while supporting sustainable values, and it's the kind of experience that really stands out from the usual tours.

It took us to a part of Hanoi I wouldn't have otherwise seen. I loved that she also brought us to the market and to another family's house that uses machines to make tofu, such an interesting contrast to observe. 
Being invited into Ngoc's home to share a meal she'd prepared for us was a really special touch.

Go as early as you can. I got to enjoy an amazing sunrise on the boat ride there!

It was a great experience. I got picked up at the ferry and we went to a local tofu place. Where they made the tofu still the same way as when they started (80 years ago). It was so nice to get all of the information, being able to try the tofu, soymilk and be able to make some yourself. Would recommend this to everyone! 💖

It was a great experience. I got picked up at the ferry and we went to a local tofu place. Where they made the tofu still the same way as when they started (80 years ago). It was so nice to get all of the information, being able to try the tofu, soymilk and be able to make some yourself. Would recommend this to everyone! 💖

The knife making workshop was phenomonal, and we could not recommend it highly enough!

Our guide, Claire was absolutely wonderful - friendly, knowledgable and easy to talk to.

The master knife makers (3 generations from the same family while we were there) were amazing guides, patient and skilled at their craft and made it so easy for us to handcraft two knives that we will be able to keep and use at home in our kitchen long after our trip is over.

If you are looking for a unique and authentic half day experience in Hanoi, book this one!

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Forge Your Own Knife in a Historic Blacksmith Village

The knife making workshop was phenomonal, and we could not recommend it highly enough!

Our guide, Claire was absolutely wonderful - friendly, knowledgable and easy to talk to.

The master knife makers (3 generations from the same family while we were there) were amazing guides, patient and skilled at their craft and made it so easy for us to handcraft two knives that we will be able to keep and use at home in our kitchen long after our trip is over.

If you are looking for a unique and authentic half day experience in Hanoi, book this one!

Fantastic experience of traditional, artisanal tofu making. No chemicals, delicious fresh tofu. Our host Ngoc was lovely and had great knowledge of tofu making and local culture. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience of traditional, artisanal tofu making. No chemicals, delicious fresh tofu. Our host Ngoc was lovely and had great knowledge of tofu making and local culture. Highly recommended!

A thrilling morning filled with laughter, jokes and making tofu. We even got to try the fresh plums and a wonderful brunch that was served after. A fulfilling experience. The host was so accommodating and welcoming which was very comforting

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A thrilling morning filled with laughter, jokes and making tofu. We even got to try the fresh plums and a wonderful brunch that was served after. A fulfilling experience. The host was so accommodating and welcoming which was very comforting 

I had the greatest time. Our guide Son met us at a meeting point and we went together to the blacksmith. It was a small, three generation family run business. We were offered tea, could pick the type of knife we wanted and started work. They helped in every step and, highly skilled blacksmith they are, smoothed out and helped. There were gloves and safety goggles so everything was safe and we enjoyed it soooo much!!! Highly recommend it.

I had the greatest time. Our guide Son met us at a meeting point and we went together to the blacksmith. It was a small, three generation family run business. We were offered tea, could pick the type of knife we wanted and started work. They helped in every step and, highly skilled blacksmith they are, smoothed out and helped. There were gloves and safety goggles so everything was safe and we enjoyed it soooo much!!! Highly recommend it.

It was such a nice authentic activity ! Everything was well organized, it was so interesting and I have been so well welcomed, I recommend it at 100% ! Thank you ☺️

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It was such a nice authentic activity ! Everything was well organized, it was so interesting and I have been so well welcomed, I recommend it at 100% ! Thank you ☺️

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