Hanoi Half-Day Journey: Incense Village & Conical Hat Tradition

5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Escape the hustle of Hanoi and journey into the timeless charm of Vietnam’s traditional craft villages. Begin at Chuong Village, where you’ll discover the graceful art of conical hat making — a heritage passed down through generations. Continue on to Quang Phu Cau, the renowned incense village, where fields of vibrant incense bundles form a striking tapestry of colors. Along the way, meet skilled artisans, observe their meticulous techniques, and experience the authenticity of rural life. Under expert guidance, try your hand at painting and assembling a conical hat, then bring home your own handmade creation — a lasting memento of Vietnam’s living cultural heritage.

What's Included

All entrance fees
Pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter
Discover renowned handicraft villages: Chuong Village & Quang Phu Cau Incense Village
Amazing English speaking tour guide
01 water bottle/ per person
01 conical hat/ per person
Personal Expenses & Beverages
Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements, check your email or WhatsApp once you book the tour to confirm your pick up time.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Old Quarter

    7:30 - 8:00 (Morning) or 12:00 - 12:30 (Afternoon): Pick-up from your hotel or private address in Hanoi Old Quarter and departure to Chuong village

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2

    First, we'll visit the historic Chuong village, renowned for its 300-year-old tradition of conical hat making. Here, you'll meet local artisans and observe the intricate process of crafting these iconic Vietnamese hats.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Next, we'll head to the century-old Quang Phu Cau incense village, famous for its vibrant incense craft. Stroll through the village center, witnessing families engaged in small-scale incense production. You'll visit a specialist household that dyes incense sticks, offering perfect photo opportunities of colorful incense bundles. The tour culminates with a visit to the village's largest incense factory. Here, you'll get an in- depth look at the entire incense-making process, from raw materials to finished products, and gain insights into the lives of rural workers.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Old Quarter

    13:00 - 13:30 (Morning) or 18:00 - 18:30 (Afternoon): Our journey concludes with a return to Hanoi Old Quarter. Please note: This half-day tour does not include lunch, so we recommend eating beforehand or bringing snacks to keep you energized throughout the afternoon.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This half-day tour does not include lunch, so we recommend eating beforehand or bringing snacks to keep you energized throughout the afternoon.
Supplied by Authentic Hanoi Homestay & Travel

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Day Trips
Half-day Tours
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Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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