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Long Melford is undoubtedly one of Suffolk’s most attractive villages.

As its name implies, the village has a long, long High Street, populated by charming independent shops, vibrant art galleries, antique centres, cafes, restaurants, and, of course, typical Suffolk Inns. The longest in England.

There are also two Tudor mansions in close proximity – Kentwell Hall and Long Melford Hall.

One of the attractions of Long Melford today is it’s thriving and growing hub of Art Galleries. See if you can spot the Long Melford influence in Bacon’s work!

There are several lovely boutiques in Long Melford and you’re unlikely to leave the village empty handed!

Long Melford is one of Suffolk’s many gems.

Long Melford – A Tourist Guide To This Picturesque Village In Suffolk

Van Phuc Silk Village is situated on the banks of Nhue Thi River, Nguyen Trai Road, near Ha Dong city, 8 km southwest of Ha Noi. The village has been much well known for its traditional sericulture, weaving, and silk products.

The cradle of Vietnamese Silk

The mentioned Van Phuc Silk Village is proud to be the origin of best silk and silk-making industry of Vietnam, which is attached to a long-lasting history of more than two thousand years.

Ideal place for silk products ; souvenirs

Like other visitors to the village, you will be surprised at this “silk shop town”, where almost all houses along the paths have been turned into shops selling silk products. Specifically, the village is now home to 1,280 households, 90% of whom are involved in silk production and business. The village makes more than 2 million meters of silk per year.

If you are going to buy something from Vietnam as gifts for those at home, silk and clothes made of silk are available around in the village for your choice. Though the days when Vietnam’s silk was reserved for nobility are long gone, what would never change is the sense of romance and luxury imparted by silk, a luminous cloth type. With 2000 years of history behind them, the silk weavers of Van Phuc Silk village are still busy, weaving dreams.

Deia is one of the smallest and quite possibly one of the most beautiful villages in Majorca.

There is a wide range of accommodation available in Deia, from simple, inexpensive guest houses to hotels – plus apartment holiday rentals in Deia Majorca or holiday villa rentals Majorca for those who prefer that option. The coastal walk between Deia and Llucalcari is particularly recommended.

If you decide to book holiday rentals in Deia Majorca there are plenty of places to visit nearby.

The main beach for those staying in villa rentals Majorca or apartment holiday rentals in Deia Majorca can be found in a small cove about half a mile down hill from the village.

Villa Rentals Majorca, Spain – Discover the Idyllic Village of Deia

Thanh Khuc (or Tranh Khuc) Village at Duyen Ha Commune, Thanh Tri District, Hanoi is famous for making their traditional Chung cake. Although Tet is approaching next month, the entire village is preparing to make Chung cake. You cannot find such a traditional feature of Tet anywhere other than here.Chung cake is a traditional Vietnamese cake which is made from glutinous rice, mung bean, pork and other ingredients. The making and eating Chung cake during this time is a well-preserved tradition of Vietnamese people, and the specialty of Tranh Khuc Village.“Daily, we wash la dong (a special kind of leave which is popular only in southern Asia), rice, beans and then wrap chung cake. Ngan’s family is among those becoming wealthier thanks to making chung cake. “My family’s economic situation has been much improved thanks the Chung cake business. The first time he exported Chung cakes was back in 1994. We make Chung cake for the whole year. We can earn VND10,000-15,000 ($0.5-0.8) per cake.

Long Melford is undoubtedly one of Suffolk’s most attractive villages.

As its name implies, the village has a long, long High Street, populated by charming independent shops, vibrant art galleries, antique centres, cafes, restaurants, and, of course, typical Suffolk Inns. The longest in England.

There are also two Tudor mansions in close proximity – Kentwell Hall and Long Melford Hall.

One of the attractions of Long Melford today is it’s thriving and growing hub of Art Galleries. See if you can spot the Long Melford influence in Bacon’s work!

There are several lovely boutiques in Long Melford and you’re unlikely to leave the village empty handed!

If you’ve still got some energy after the long walk along the long high street then turn off the main street and head for the water meadows about 1/2 mile away.

Long Melford is one of Suffolk’s many gems.

Long Melford – A Tourist Guide To This Picturesque Village In Suffolk

The Dubai Heritage and Diving Village also known as the Hatta Village has been built near an ancient settlement. The village tries to recreate the traditional hill village positioned in an oasis. At the center of the village resides a fort and two towers look over from top at the village below. The Dubai Heritage Village goes back in time to 400 years ago, during the 16th century and is one of the oldest villages in Dubai.

Signs here at the Dubai Heritage Village go in both English and Arabic. The village is in close proximity to the House of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum.

There is also the Palm Tree products house, which showcases palm tree products.