Hanoi Half-Day Escape: Incense Village & Traditional Hat Making

5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Escape the bustle of Hanoi and step into the timeless charm of Vietnam’s traditional craft villages. Begin your journey at Chuong Village, where the elegant art of conical hat making has been preserved through generations. Watch skilled artisans at work and gain insight into this iconic cultural craft.

Continue to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, famous for its vibrant displays of colorful incense bundles laid out to dry—creating a truly photogenic and unforgettable scene. Here, you’ll meet local craftsmen, observe their precise techniques, and experience the rhythms of rural life.

With guidance from local experts, try your hand at painting and assembling your own conical hat, then take home your handmade creation as a meaningful souvenir. Blending culture, creativity, and authentic local encounters, this experience offers a memorable glimpse into Vietnam’s living 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 & Drinks
Holiday surcharge & Other services are not listed 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 free
  • 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
Supplied by Authenitc Travel DA NANG

Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
4WD Tours
Walking Tours

Cancellation Policy

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

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