Famous Silk

As Georgian food culture slowly emerges from its Soviet-era deep freeze, Tbilisi’s chefs are looking beyond their country’s borders while also reviving and safeguarding Georgia’s unique culinary traditions. The open spirit of the Silk Road is back in town, and on this epic day of eating, we’ll get a taste of what it’s all about. Our day begins where Tbilisi got its start millennia ago, by the natural hot springs in the oldest part of the city. Here, a mosque, synagogue and Georgian Orthodox cathedral provide a panorama that tells much about the city’s diversity and its history as an important center of trade and culture and a key stop along the ancient Silk Road. Tbilisi’s strategic location made it a desirable place to occupy, and there’s no shortage of conquerors that passed through: Romans, Byzantines, Mongols, Khazars, Arabs, Persians, Ottomans, Russians and, finally, the Soviets.

Take a guided tour to explore Samarkand— a fairy tale city along the ancient Silk Road. Transportation is included through the tour. Learn the technique how in VIII century people in Samarkand made a silk paper from mulberry. Travel back in time in a famous Registan square of Samarkand. Go at your own pace on this private tour. Feel free to customize this tour based on the interests of your private group.

The tour will start at a famous and beautiful lantern workshop where you will learn how to make a special lantern which you can decide the shape and color or patterns for them like diamond shape, UFO or balloon shape, and find a special color or pattern like cherry blossom, bamboo and birds. Walking and enjoy the special foods with a foodie lover and friendly. You will have a chance to interact with the local and watching how they make their beautiful foods, and try to make it and enjoy what you make! We will eat like a local at the famous and real shops for traditional foods at Hoi An old town.

Hoi An silk village is one of many famous craft villages in Hoi An and producing plenty types of good quality silk. On this tour, visitors can gain a deeper knowledge of the history and traditional silk making process. Additionally, visitors will be shown the life cycle of silkworms in action. Guests will then be shown how cocoons are transformed into silk thread and how the silk is treated and refined to become ready for clothing. After all, visitors will enjoy local meal

The Mysore Silk tour from Bangalore takes us back to 1792 when the story of Mysore Silk commences with setting up of silk worm breeding stations by Tipu Sultan. In 1912 Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV sets up the Mysore Silk Weaving factory to kick start the industrial production of Mysore Silk. We will visit Asia’s largest silk cocoon auction market, the Mysore Silk weaving factory, the Mysore Palace and an ancient bazaar. This tour is organized by Five Senses Tours, a private limited company recognized by the Ministry of Tourism and a member of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO). The tour has been designed to support local livelihoods by way of employment of local guides, and supporting local businesses in line with the mission of the company to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.

Hoi An silk village is one of many famous craft villages in Hoi An and producing plenty types of good quality silk. On this tour, visitors can gain a deeper knowledge of the history and traditional silk making process. Additionally, visitors will be shown the life cycle of silkworms in action. Guests will then be shown how cocoons are transformed into silk thread and how the silk is treated and refined to become ready for clothing

Dunhuang city locates at the west point of Hexi Corridor which is a very important section of ancient Silk Road. Due to the Mogao Grottoes and the Crescent Lake & Singing Sand Mountain, this small city is listed a world famous cultural tourist destination. In history, the prosperity of Silk Road brought the city bustling business and vigorous culture exchange, especially the Buddhist culture. This private day tour will show you the essence of Dunhuang city.

Silk Island is located just 15km north of Phnom Penh, known locally as Koh Dach. you will explore the villages by bicycle , with plenty of opportunities to engage in conversation with the local community. The island covers about 10 hectares and fruit orchards, paddy fields, vegetable farms and of course silk production centers can be visited.

Van Phuc Silk Village is a silk weaving village with a long history of development. Silk products of the village went into poetry, music as a beautiful cultural village of Vietnam. Duong Lam Ancient Village is a historic village in Vietnam, located near Hanoi. It has a history of over 1,200 years and is known for its well-preserved traditional houses made of laterite and mud. The village layout consists of narrow lanes and is surrounded by beautiful rice fields and banyan trees. Duong Lam is famous for its cultural heritage, with ancient temples, pagodas, and a communal house system. Visitors can experience local crafts, taste traditional cuisine, and explore the village on foot or by bicycle. It is a popular tourist destination that showcases the authentic rural lifestyle of Vietnam.

Discover the Uniqueness of Our Bali Tours: ⭐ Lempuyang Temple ⭐ Tirta Gangga ⭐ Tenganan Ancient Village ⭐ Virgin Beach ⭐ Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary ⭐ Tegalalang Rice Terrace ⭐ Tirta Empul Temple ⭐ Elephant Cave ⭐ Tegenungan Waterfall 2 days tour package to explore Bali, cheaper prices. There is no denying that Bali is filled with incredible attractions and it can take days for a thorough exploration! If you are planning to see every nook and cranny of the island, why not start in eastern Bali. You'll be taken to some of the most beautiful locations in the area in a private car for a comfortable and enjoyable adventure. Some of the places you will visit include the majestic temple Pura Lempuyang, Tirta Gangga Water Palace and Virgin Beach, the perfect way to finish your tour with a glimpse of Bali's hidden and beautiful ocean views. Round-trip hotel transfers are included to make your browsing as easy as possible.

In this day trip from Kolkata, you will discover the medieval terracotta temples of the 17th century Malla Kingdom. Next in line is a magical experience of Baluchari silk saree weaving at Bishnupur. We will also meet the legendary silk weavers who will demonstrate the intricate art of weaving silk sarees with the ‘Ramayana’ scenes woven all over the saree border.

A day tour is through the areas of Ramanagara and Channapatna, two towns near Bangalore famous for their cottage industries. The Culture tour aims to take a visitor on a Silk route – from the humble silkworms, their cocoons to the markets & factories – in an effort to show the process and the diverse people behind the silk industry of South India. Do you know India produces 20% of the world’s silk? (Of course, no guesses on who is the world’s largest producer of silk). We journey onwards to Channapatna, learn about the communities that live here and their famous handicrafts livelihood. We will visit the toys’ factories and the shops as we learn about how these colourful wooden toys are created, its journey across the changing times and the modern interpretations. Apart from the industries, We will visit a quaint and a beautiful Sufi Dargah, a centuries old temple and return to Bangalore by evening.

-Duong Lam commune is a community of six traditional villages located 50 km from Hanoi to the West, means you get extra time for exploring for yourself. -One of the very few places that have its tradition and culture perfectly preserved for more than 400 years, considering its close proximity to Vietnam’s sprawling capital city, it not only emerged almost unscathed from half a century of warfare but also escaped the recent rampant urbanization of the area. – Ancient architect and local cuisine, the village is an image of the old Vietnamese countryside before the French colonization.

– On the morning a day trip to explore lifestyle of people on Koh Dach Silk Island, which is a traditional weaving village, You will also visit a Silk Farm, Buddhist monastery and the children in a local school, it is subject to the school schedule that day. – On the afternoon to explore the capital city Phnom Pehn, now is top economic zone of Cambodia for commercial and politic with many tourists attraction sites and we go to see first the historical site around the city to visit Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda as the treasure place of Cambodia and then continue to visit Wat Phnom, Independence Monument, Wat Odnaloam and Central Market and it is the famous market in the capital city Phnom Pehn – Private tour from Phnom Penh with professional English speaking tour guide – Explore the magnificent Phnom Penh city and Koh Dach Silk Island of all most popular attractions

All travelers will visiting traditional Silk Weaving ,Rural Life , Scenic Beauty ,Cultural Immersion ! Silk Island, also known as Koh Dach Located on the Mekong River, this island offers a glimpse into traditional Cambodian life and is famous for its silk weaving industry. Here are some of the attractions that make Silk Island a must-visit destination: * Traditional Silk Weaving: Witness the intricate process of silk production, from silkworm farming to hand-weaving on wooden looms. You can even try your hand at weaving and purchase authentic silk products directly from the artisans. *Rural Life: Explore the island's charming villages, where you can observe local life, visit farms, and see how people live in harmony with nature. *Scenic Beauty: Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and picturesque landscapes of rice paddies, vegetable gardens, and fruit orchards. *Cultural Immersion: Visit local pagodas and schools to learn about Cambodian culture and traditions.

A journey to Duong Lam village is a trip to trace back the origin of Vietnam’s culture and Vietnam’s traditions. This is also the great chance explore architecture of ancient houses while wandering along its narrow alleyways, visit temples dedicated of the two kings born there, and most interesting of all, chat with locals living in the ancient houses. After the recognition of Hoi An ancient town, Hanoi Old Quarter, Duong Lam village in Son Tay Town (some 60km to the west of Hanoi Capital) is the first ancient village recognized as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information.

The Ganga Aarti at Varanasi is an uplifting spiritual ritual. The Aarti ceremony takes place near the Ganges River.  While facing the river, the Hindu priests use lamps which are circled around in a clockwise manner, accompanied by chants or songs in praise of Mother Ganga. It is believed that after the ritual is complete, the Goddess showers her blessing onto each individual present there. NOTE: (Expect More People on Ground / Monuments / Public Places During the Tour). You will have Private tour Guide during the Sightseeing Tour. Highlights •    Aarti Ritual At the Ganges River •    Rickshaw Ride   •    Walk Through the Ghats •    River glowing with floating lamps

This is a historic tour going back to the 7th century AD to Kanchipuram which was one of the leading capitals of this part of the world. We will visit 2 remarkable temples to appreciate the architecture wizardry of the Pallavas. Kanchipuram is also famous for its Silk Sarees, so we will meet a Weaver and understand the fine art of making Silk Sarees.

Suzhou is not only a famous cultural city and a city of gardens, but also the silk capital of China. This tour includes Suzhou Silk Museum, Suzhou's classical gardens, Shan Tang Street and Tiger Hill. The original allure of these sites have been preserved, and they represent Suzhou's antiquity and appreciation for art! 1. Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site – Lingering Garden. 2. Walk along Shang Tang Street and enjoy local lifestyle 3. Visit Tiger Hill and its leaning pagoda 4. Visit Suzhou Silk Museum and learn about the history and culture of Chinese silk 5. Public transport travel as a local.

In the past, Silk Route trade passed through many of the Central Asian cities including Almaty, Bishkek, Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Merv. As Caravans stopped in these cities on their way from China to Europe, they exchanged not only goods and ethnic groups, but also knowledge and experience. This made Central Asia a center of master-craftsmen, world-class scholars, and a diverse culture. Follow in the footsteps of the Silk Route Trade you will have chance to explore the most famous sights of Kazakhstan,Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan.