Hanoi Traditional Craft Villages: Incense, Hat & Lacquer Art

Hanoi, Vietnam
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Duration9h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Escape the bustle of Hanoi and immerse yourself in Vietnam’s rich cultural traditions on this serene full-day craft village tour. Travel to Chuong, Ha Thai, and Quang Phu Cau — three iconic villages where ancient crafts have been lovingly preserved for generations. Discover the art of conical hat making, witness the delicate process of lacquerware painting, and explore the vibrant world of incense crafting. Meet local artisans, learn their time-honored techniques, and enjoy hands-on experiences such as creating your own conical hat and decorating lacquerware. Savor a home-cooked Vietnamese lunch in a welcoming local home, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available. Conclude your journey with a one-of-a-kind keepsake — a conical hat made by you — a beautiful reminder of Vietnam’s enduring craftsmanship and cultural soul.

What's included

  • All entrance fees
  • Tasty Home-cooked Vietnamese lunch
  • 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
  • Discover renowned handicraft villages: Lacquer Painting Village, Chuong Village, Incense Village
  • Personal Expenses & Beverages
  • Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above
  • Lacquer piece for experience purpose only. Taking it home will be applied a fee upon its size.

What to expect

  1. Old Quarter
    30m · Admission ticket included
    7:30 - 8:15 AM: Pick-up from your hotel or private address in Hanoi Old Quarter and departure to Ha Thai Village
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 2h · Admission ticket included
    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.

    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. Old Quarter
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    17:30 - 18:00: Your journey concludes with a return to Hanoi Old Quarter. The trip end!

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
  • We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have a dietary requirement, kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

Cancellation policy

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