QUANG PHU CAU INCENSE CRAFTING VILLAGE

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

YOU MAY NEED :

1. Face mask, hat,sun cream
2. Empty stomach
3. Good camera

INCLUSIONS :

1. Comfortable bus
2. English speaking tour guide
3. Home-cooked lunch (full day trip)
4. 01 conical hat/person (full day trip)
5. 01 water bottle/person
6. All entrance fee in plan

EXCLUSIONS

1. Drinks in meal
2. Lacquer piece for painting purpose only
3. Your appreciation for service of tour guide and driver

CHILDREN POLICY :

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

CANCELLATION :

1. Cancel before 24hrs: Refund 100%
2. Other cases: No refund