Hanoi Half-Day Journey: Incense Village & Conical Hat Tradition

5 Hours Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationMin age 4+Guided Operated by Authentic Hanoi Travel

Why we love it?

This half-day tour from Hanoi takes you to two traditional craft villages, Chuong Village and Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, offering a glimpse into Vietnam’s rural artisan culture. At Chuong Village, you’ll learn about the 300-year-old tradition of conical hat making, meet local artisans, and have the chance to paint and assemble your own hat to take home. In Quang Phu Cau, explore the colorful incense-dyeing process in family workshops and visit the largest incense factory to see how raw materials are transformed into finished products. The experience is guided by an English-speaking expert and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, along with entrance fees and a water bottle. This tour suits travelers interested in cultural heritage and hands-on activities in a relaxed rural setting.

Inclusions

  • Pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Discover renowned handicraft villages: Chuong Village & Quang Phu Cau Incense Village
  • Amazing English speaking tour guide
  • 01 conical hat/ per person
  • 01 water bottle/ per person
  • All entrance fees

Exclusions

  • Personal Expenses & Beverages
  • Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above

Itinerary

7:30 - 8

7:30 - 8:00 (Morning) or 12:00 - 12:30 (Afternoon): Pick-up from your hotel or private address in Hanoi Old Quarter and departure to Chuong village

historic Chuong village

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.

a specialist household that dyes incense sticks

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

13:00 - 13

13:00 - 13:30 (Morning) or 18:00 - 18:30 (Afternoon): Our journey concludes with a return to Hanoi Old Quarter.

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.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • This half-day tour does not include lunch, so we recommend eating beforehand or bringing snacks to keep you energized throughout the afternoon. 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.

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start