From Ha Noi Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, Hat Making AM or PM

Hanoi, Vietnam
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Duration5h
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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This tour stands out by combining two traditional craft villages—Incense Village and Conical Hat Village—offering a unique, hands-on cultural experience just outside Hanoi. You’ll have the chance to observe and even try making incense and conical hats with local artisans, gaining real insight into daily life and centuries-old traditions. You will have the opportunity to decorate your own conical hat as a fun hands-on activity.

Travel in a small group or private tour for a more personal experience, with time to explore, interact with villagers, and capture beautiful photos away from the crowds.

An optional local lunch is available, prepared by local families—simple, home-style dishes that are authentic, flavorful, and truly representative of Vietnamese countryside cuisine.

Options

Group Tour

Not Lunch
Sharing Transfer

Private Tour and Flexible Time

Local Lunch: Enjoy an optional local lunch prepared by village families, featuring simple, home-style Vietnamese dishes made with fresh
Private Car
Flexible Time
Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch (Private Tour only)
  • Tips

What to expect

  1. Quang Phu
    1h
    Visit the famous Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, one of the most colorful and photogenic craft villages near Hanoi. Walk through vibrant bundles of red incense drying in the sun and learn how local families have made incense by hand for generations. Meet villagers, observe the traditional production process, and even **try making incense yourself under the guidance of local artisans**. Enjoy excellent photo opportunities while discovering a unique and hands-on part of Northern Vietnam’s cultural heritage.
  2. Chuong Village
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Visit Chuong Conical Hat Village, a traditional craft village known for making Vietnam’s iconic non la (conical hat). Meet local artisans and learn about the delicate process of creating these handmade hats, from shaping the bamboo frame to stitching palm leaves. You will have the chance to observe each step and even try making your own conical hat under the guidance of skilled craftsmen. This is a unique cultural experience that offers great insight into local life and heritage, along with wonderful photo opportunities.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet at the 02 Tràng Tiền, Hoàn Kiếm. Arrive 10 minutes before departure. Your guide will wear a blue shirt and hold a sign

End point

Please meet at the 02 Tràng Tiền, Hoàn Kiếm. Arrive 10 minutes before departure. Your guide will wear a blue shirt and hold a sign

Pickup details

Pickup starts 15 minutes before departure time. Please be ready at your hotel lobby at least 10–15 minutes in advance.

We offer pickup from hotels located in Hanoi Old Quarter. For travelers staying outside this area, please meet us at the meeting point: Hanoi Opera House, 1 Tràng Tiền, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi.

Our guide will contact you via WhatsApp or your provided phone number before pickup time. Please ensure your phone is reachable.

If you cannot find your guide, please contact us immediately for assistance.

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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