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From Hanoi: Incense Village, Conical Hat Crafting & Lacquer Art
Hanoi
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Escape the bustle of Hanoi and enjoy a peaceful day exploring three of Vietnam’s most iconic craft villages. Visit Chuong, Ha Thai, and Quang Phu Cau, where generations of artisans have preserved the age-old traditions of conical hat making, lacquerware painting, and incense crafting. Meet skilled locals, learn their delicate techniques, and join hands-on workshops to paint lacquerware and create your own conical hat. Enjoy a delicious home-cooked Vietnamese lunch in a local house, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Conclude your journey with a handmade hat — a meaningful memento of Vietnam’s living craft heritage.
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
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
Lacquer piece for experience purpose only. Taking it home will be applied a fee upon its size.
Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above
Itinerary
1
Old Quarter
7:30 - 8:15 AM: Pick-up from your hotel or private address in Hanoi Old Quarter and departure to Ha Thai Village
30 minutes
2
Vietnamese Lacquer Painting - Ha Thai Village
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.
1 hour and 30 minutes
3
Chuong Village
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.
2 hours and 30 minutes
4
Làng Hương Chùa Mối - Quảng Phú cầu
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.
2 hours
5
Old Quarter
17:30 - 18:00: Your journey concludes with a return to Hanoi Old Quarter. The trip end!
1 hour and 30 minutes
From Hanoi: Incense Village, Conical Hat Crafting & Lacquer Art
Hanoi
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Escape the bustle of Hanoi and enjoy a peaceful day exploring three of Vietnam’s most iconic craft villages. Visit Chuong, Ha Thai, and Quang Phu Cau, where generations of artisans have preserved the age-old traditions of conical hat making, lacquerware painting, and incense crafting. Meet skilled locals, learn their delicate techniques, and join hands-on workshops to paint lacquerware and create your own conical hat. Enjoy a delicious home-cooked Vietnamese lunch in a local house, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Conclude your journey with a handmade hat — a meaningful memento of Vietnam’s living craft heritage.
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
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
Lacquer piece for experience purpose only. Taking it home will be applied a fee upon its size.
Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above