Craft Villages Incense, Hats and Lacquer Art in Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration9h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Immerse yourself in a relaxing countryside tour from Hanoi as you visit three traditional craft villages known for their unique heritage. Travel with your driver to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, Chuong Conical Hat Village, and Ha Thai Lacquer Village, where you’ll learn about local culture and meet skilled artisans at work.

Enjoy hands-on experiences including lacquer painting and conical hat making, and take home your own handmade hat as a meaningful souvenir. Along the way, savor an authentic home-cooked Vietnamese meal at a local artisan’s house, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available.

What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • 01 conical hat/person
  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Home-cooked authentic Vietnamese food at home of local artisan. Both veg & non-veg are well-served. Only applied to FULL DAY TRIP

What to expect

  1. Vietnamese Lacquer Painting - Ha Thai Village
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Begin your adventure in Ha Thai village, renowned for its lacquerware production since the 17th century. Meet a celebrated local artisan who will introduce you to this traditional art form. Under their expert guidance, you'll have the opportunity to create your own lacquer painting as a unique souvenir.
  2. Chuong Village
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Next, journey to the 300-year-old Chuong village, famous for its conical hat making. Wander through the village and, depending on availability, either visit a war veteran to hear personal stories from the Vietnam War or meet other local artisans to learn about their daily lives. Enjoy a delicious home-cooked lunch prepared by a local female artisan, immersing yourself in authentic Vietnamese hospitality. After lunch, try your hand at painting your own hat or join in the hat-making process with guidance from skilled craftspeople.
  3. 1h
    Complete your artisanal tour at the vibrant Quang Phu Cau incense village. Walk through the village center to observe family-scale incense production. Visit a household specializing in dyeing incense sticks and capture stunning photos of colorful incense bundles. The experience culminates with a tour of the village's largest incense factory, where you'll witness the entire production process and gain insights into the lives of rural workers.
  4. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit a household specializing in dyeing incense sticks and capture stunning photos of colorful incense bundles. The experience culminates with a tour of the village's largest incense factory, where you'll witness the entire production process and gain insights into the lives of rural workers.
  5. Pass by
    17:30 - 18:00: Your journey concludes with a return to Hanoi, with the option to be dropped off at the famous Train Street or another location of your choice.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We provide complimentary pickup within the Old Quarter area. If your accommodation is outside this zone, please contact us in advance and we will be happy to arrange the most convenient pickup location for you.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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