Discover the soul of Hanoi through a curated journey into the city's most iconic traditional craft villages and cultural landmarks.
The half-day tour takes you to the vibrant Quang Phu Cau Incense Village and the serene Chuong Conical Hat Village - two of Vietnam's most photogenic and culturally rich craft communities located just outside Hanoi.
The full-day tour builds on this foundation with an exploration of these two villages, followed by an immersive Hanoi city tour that covers iconic landmarks including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, the Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, and a street food highlight at the legendary Banh Mi 25 in the Old Quarter.
The conical hat is always associated with the spiritual life of the Vietnamese people. The image of conical hats is always present throughout the land of Vietnam. It is the beauty, charm, idyllic and rustic of the Vietnamese people. The predecessor image of the conical hat appeared around 2500 – 3000 BC. Have you ever wondered how conical hats are made? Join the Vietnam Village Vibes team to discover the hat village in Hanoi and experience the process of making conical hats – one of the typical symbols of Vietnam! We visit this village, meet the handicraft local artisans and learn how to make the product. Decorate the Vietnamese traditional hats by paiting them at your own.
Although Quang Phu Cau incense village has existed for more than a hundred years, up to now, this place still exists and becomes one of the special beauties that clearly depicts the culture of the countryside in the Northern Delta. Coming to Quang Phu Cau incense village, you can not only visit and listen to stories about incense making but also have the opportunity to check-in with the eye-catching “giant flowers” here. Pack your suitcase and join Vietnam Village Vibes to discover Quang Phu Cau Incense Village! We visit the village, have time for taking some photo in the beautiful and colorful scene of the village. Then we will visit the factory where you will see how the local people produce the incense sticks. After that, back to the city center.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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