Visit Tri Le conical hat making village in the suburbs of Hanoi

In addition to the famous Chuong village, Thanh Oai district (old) also has Tri Le - a place to preserve and develop the traditional conical hat craft. Photo: Nguyen Hong Quang

Although younger than the Chuong hat, the Tri Le hat making craft has existed for hundreds of years, completely handmade and at the same time creating many new products. Photo: Nguyen Hong Quang

Lam Xung conical hat was inspired by movies and the hero Thuy Hu, and is considered an exclusive product of the village. Photo: Nguyen Hong Quang

Coming to Tri Le, visitors can easily see every house making conical hats. The village alleys are dyed white with the color of dry palm leaves, the yard is bustling with the sound of sewing conical hats, and occasionally motorbikes carrying conical hats are seen selling their wares. Photo: Nguyen Hong Quang

Young palm leaves, large, white, unbroken, imported from Tuyen Quang, Phu Tho and go through an important sun-drying process: in winter it takes about 15 days, in summer it only needs 3 days of sun. Photo: Nguyen Hong Quang

All ages in the village participate: children split bamboo, the elderly whittled bracelets, and women tied conical hats. During the summer, children in the village often stay home to help adults, creating a bustling, vibrant atmosphere. Photo: Nguyen Hong Quang

Tri Le conical hats are popular thanks to their unique and convenient designs. They are not only sold domestically but also exported to China, Japan and other Asian countries. Photo: Nguyen Hong Quang

Tourists coming to Tri Le not only learn about the traditional hat making craft and buy souvenirs, but also enjoy the fresh air, the countryside scenery and the friendliness of the people. Photo: Nguyen Hong Quang

International tourists learn about the conical hat making craft in Tri Le village. Photo: Nguyen Hong Quang

Notable attractions include Tri Le communal house, Bao An pagoda, and residential buildings and factories with typical agricultural architecture of the Northern Delta. Photo: Nguyen Hong Quang

Thien Phuong - Nguyen Hong Quang

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