Incense Village, Hat Making & City Tour - Small Group Hanoi

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  Start your artisanal tour at the vibrant Quang Phu Cau incense village. Walk through the village center to observe family-scale incense production. Visit a household specializing in dyeing incense sticks and capture stunning photos of colorful incense bundles. The experience culminates with a tour of the village's largest incense factory, where you'll witness the entire production process and gain insights into the lives of rural workers.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 2

  Visit a household specializing in dyeing incense sticks and capture stunning photos of colorful incense bundles. The experience culminates with a tour of the village's largest incense factory, where you'll witness the entire production process and gain insights into the lives of rural workers.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Chuong Village

  Next, journey to the 300-year-old Chuong village, famous for its conical hat making. Wander through the village and, depending on availability, either visit a war veteran to hear personal stories from the Vietnam War or meet other local artisans to learn about their daily lives. Enjoy a delicious home-cooked lunch prepared by a local female artisan, immersing yourself in authentic Vietnamese hospitality. After lunch, try your hand at painting your own hat or join in the hat-making process with guidance from skilled craftspeople.

  2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

  For the full day tour, we continue to the Ba Dinh Square precinct for a photo stop outside three of Vietnam's most historically significant buildings: the imposing Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the elegant Presidential Palace, and the National Parliament building.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Temple of Literature & National University

  Enter Vietnam's first national university, founded in 1070 and dedicated to Confucius, scholars, and the country's greatest intellectuals. Explore the serene courtyards, stone steles bearing the names of doctoral graduates, and beautifully preserved traditional architecture. Your guide will explain the site's profound role in Vietnam's educational and cultural history. (For the full day tour only)

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Hoa Lo Prison

  Visit the Hoa Lo Prison — a site that encapsulates two distinct chapters of Vietnamese history. Originally built by French colonial authorities in the late 19th century to house political prisoners, it later became widely known during the Vietnam War as the 'Hanoi Hilton.' Walk through the preserved cells and exhibits, and hear your guide's account of the resilience of those held within its walls. (For the full day tour only)

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 7
  Duờng Tau

  17:30 - 18:00: Your journey concludes with a return to Hanoi, with the option to be dropped off at the famous Train Street or another location of your choice.

  1 minute • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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