Discover the culture of a nation with a “Passage to Vietnam”

Passage to Vietnam is a new complex of eco-tourism and craft villages in the south and a must-see for tourists.

About 50 kilometres northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, Mot Thoang Vietnam (translated as Passage to Vietnam) in Cu Chi District, is a new complex of eco-tourism and craft villages sure to become a regular tourist draw.

Covering an area of nearly 20 hectares, 10 km from the Cu Chi Tunnels, “Passage to Vietnam” is like a scene out of history. The area showcases about 20 of Vietnam’s traditional crafts, many of which have been forgotten, including paper-making, weaving, and sculpture to name a few. There are also areas featuring traditional housing from different regions in the country, as well as famous artisans, traditional games and cuisine.

Targeting both Vietnamese and foreign visitors who wish to relax in a peaceful environment and learn about culture and tradition, the owner of “Passage to Vietnam”, Ms. Tran Thi Tuyet Nga, who is also Vice-Chairwoman of Vietnam’s Union of Traditional Villages, has spent nearly 20 years and almost VND100 billion building the complex.

It is a sign of the times that you can discover all the regions of Vietnam, all in one place, all at one time. That’s why “Passage to Vietnam” is also called “Little Vietnam”.

The tour starts at traditional house replicas. Visitors can admire typical architecture from every region of Vietnam, built by people from those regions.

Leaving these houses, you will visit many traditional craft villages to see craftsmen making paper, jewelry, weaving, or other skills with their hands. Tourists can buy these products and they are also supplied for hotels, shops and export.

“Passage to Vietnam" is also a museum with hundreds of valuable objects collected from all over the country. These inlcude bronze Dong Son Kettle Drums, fossil wood bars, or giant eggs which according to legend symbolise the origin of Vietnamese people who were born from a bag containing 100 eggs of Mother Au Co.

The food area is also luring a lot of visitors to enjoy traditional dishes from all regions. There are also areas for children to play traditional games as well as places for those who love poetry, painting, sculpture and more. It is also an opportunity for talented Vietnamese artists to show off their work.

“Passage to Vietnam” welcomes visitors from 9.00 – 18.00 Tuesday to Sunday. Ticket prices are VND 120,000/ adult, VND 80,000/ for children under 12 and free if you’re under 5.