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Hanoi: Villages Tour with Incense and Conical Hat Crafting
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 6h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- Experience the mesmerizing sights, sounds, and scents of an ancient village
- Enjoy an up-close encounter with the Vietnamese art of incense making
- Make a traditional conical hat, creating a personalized souvenir to cherish
- Savor the flavors of the region at an artisan's house or riverside restaurant
- See the intricate craftsmanship of lacquer painting at a family-run factory
Activity location
- Hanoi
- Hanoi, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 85 Mã Mây, Hàng Buồm, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Việt Nam | Please contact our provider for your location in Hanoi Old Quarter. We will pick up you there at 7.00 am ( morning tour ) and 12.00 ( afternoon tour ) If you stay outside Old Quarter, please make your own way to our meeting point at 85 Ma May street, Hoan Kiem , hanoi
- Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Check availability
Small Group: Incense, Conical Hat &Ha Thai Village
- 6h
Activity duration is 6 hours 6h - English
Our guide and driver will pick up you at 7.30 am ( for morning tour ) and 12.00 ( For afternoon tour )
What's included, what's not
- Home-cooked lunch made by heart at home of the local artisan (Only full day tour)
What's included What's included - 01 conical hat/person
What's included What's included - 01 water bottle/person
What's included What's included - All entrance fee in plan
What's included What's included - NO BUS included: No bus for pick up/drop off and transfer 2 way from Hanoi to the village ( extra charged 15 US$ OR 375.000 VND / person )
What's excluded What's excluded - Other drinks
What's excluded What's excluded - Lacquer piece for experience the craft only
What's excluded What's excluded - Tips for the tour guide and driver
What's excluded What's excluded - Surcharge of $10 per person for Christmas, New Year, and Lunar TET holiday
What's excluded What's excluded - Personal expenses
What's excluded What's excluded - Travel insurance
What's excluded What's excluded
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Pets
- Not suitable for: People over 95 years
What you can expect
Option HALF DAY: Visit 2 Villages: Conical Hat and Incense Craft Village
Duration: 5-6 hours
Morning from 7:00~13:00
Afternoon from 12:00~18:30
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.
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.
Option FULL DAY: Visit 3 Villages with home cooked lunch: Lacquer, Conical Hat and Incense.
7:45 - 8:15: Pick up time.
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.
18:00 - 18:30: 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
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Hanoi
- Hanoi, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - 85 Mã Mây, Hàng Buồm, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Việt Nam | Please contact our provider for your location in Hanoi Old Quarter. We will pick up you there at 7.00 am ( morning tour ) and 12.00 ( afternoon tour ) If you stay outside Old Quarter, please make your own way to our meeting point at 85 Ma May street, Hoan Kiem , hanoi
- Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam