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

Hanoi, Vietnam
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Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Escape the hustle of Hanoi on a peaceful day tour to three renowned traditional craft villages. Visit Chuong, and Quang Phu Cau to explore the age-old arts of conical hat making, and incense. Along the way, meet local artisans, learn about their techniques, and experience hands-on activities like crafting your own hat.Take home a conical hat you made yourself—an unforgettable souvenir of Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage.

What's included

  • Discover renowned handicraft villages: Chuong Village, Incense Village
  • All entrance fees
  • 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

What to expect

  1. Old Quarter
    1h · Admission ticket included
    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
  2. Chuong Village
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  3. 1h 30m
    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.
  4. Old Quarter
    1h · Admission ticket included
    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.

Meeting and pickup

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.

Additional information

  • 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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