Craft Traditional Vietnamese Incense and Agarwood

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This is more than an incense-making class—it is an immersive cultural experience. Learn directly from local artisans, create your own colorful incense and Agarwood products, use a traditional foot-operated rolling machine, and discover the spiritual significance of incense in Vietnamese culture. Every guest takes home handmade creations and a deeper connection to one of Vietnam’s oldest living traditions.

What's Included

Guided by local artisans
Crafting agarwood incense cones
Visit to showroom
Using traditional foot-operated machine
Mixing raw incense powder
Rolling incense by hand
Souvenir of crafted incense
Dyeing bamboo sticks
Incense-making workshop

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Phố Hội - Sightseeing and Experience of incence making traditional craft

Opposite of the Ho Hotel and from Hoi An old town to here 10 minutes by taxi car Please contact us after your booking by WhatsApp or phone number or mail..

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Your experience begins with an introduction to the origins of incense making and its role in religious ceremonies, ancestor worship, and traditional customs. Watch a live demonstration by experienced craftsmen before trying the techniques yourself.

Start by dyeing bamboo incense sticks in bright traditional colors, creating beautiful photo opportunities along the way. Next, learn how natural incense powder is prepared and mixed before kneading the ingredients by hand. Then experience one of the workshop’s highlights: rolling incense using traditional methods, either by hand or with a unique foot-operated rolling machine that has been used by local artisans for generations.

Continue your journey by exploring the world of Agarwood (Tram Huong), one of Vietnam’s most treasured natural products. Learn about its cultural and spiritual value before crafting your own Agarwood incense under expert guidance.

After completing your creations, visit the display area to discover various types of Vietnamese incense. Light and sample different fragrances while learning how each scent is used for different occasions and traditions.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by DN Tour

Tags

Art Classes
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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