QUANG PHU CAU INCENSE CRAFTING VILLAGE

Itinerary

Full Day Tour: Incense Village, Hat-Making & Lacquer Art

7:45 - 8:15: Pick up at Old Quarter by tour guide. 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.

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.

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.

17:00 - 17:30: 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. This full-day tour offers a comprehensive immersion into Vietnam's living craft traditions, combining hands-on experiences, cultural insights, and visual spectacles

Half Day Tour: Incense Village & Hat Making Village, No LUNCH

Morning: 7:30~12:00 OR Afternoon: 12:00~17:00 7:30~8:00 (Morning) or 12:00 - 12:30 (Afternoon): Pick up at Old Quarter by tour guide. 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.

Next, we'll head to the century-old Quang Phu Cau 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.

12:00~12:30 (Morning) or 17:00 - 17:30 (Afternoon): Our journey concludes with a return to Hanoi. You'll have the option to be dropped off at the famous Train Street or another location of your choice. 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

Pricing & Inclusives

YOU MAY NEED :

• Face mask, hat,sun cream
• Empty stomach
• Good camera

INCLUSIONS :

• Comfortable bus
• English speaking tour guide
• Home-cooked lunch (full day trip)
• 01 conical hat/person (full day trip)
• 01 water bottle/person
• All entrance fee in plan

EXCLUSIONS

• Drinks in meal
• Lacquer piece for painting purpose only
• Your appreciation for service of tour guide and driver

CHILDREN POLICY :

• Kid over 10 years old charges as adult
• Kid from 5-9 years old charges 75%
• Kid under 5 years old free of charge 02 adults only share with 01 kid.
• The 2nd kid will be charged 75%

CANCELLATION :

• Cancel before 24hrs: Refund 100%
• Other cases: No refund