Craft Traditional Vietnamese Incense and Agarwood

Hoi An, Vietnam
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Duration2h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

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

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.

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Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

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..

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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