Hanoi: Incense & Conical Hat Making Craft Villages Half-Day Tour

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Escape the bustle of Hanoi and discover the timeless traditions of two renowned Vietnamese craft villages. In Chuong Village, learn about the generations-old art of conical hat making and meet skilled artisans who preserve this iconic craft. Then, explore Quang Phu Cau, a vibrant incense-making village famous for its colorful displays of fragrant incense sticks. Watch artisans carefully shape, dye, and arrange incense by hand while gaining a fascinating glimpse into rural Vietnamese life. For a hands-on experience, try painting and assembling your own traditional conical hat with expert guidance, then take home your handmade creation as a memorable keepsake of Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage.

What's Included

Discover renowned handicraft villages: Chuong Village, Incense Village
Air-conditioned vehicle pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter
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
    Chuong Village

    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
Supplied by Authentic Travel VIETNAM

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
4WD Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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