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Hanoi: Incense & Conical Hat Making Craft Villages Half-Day Tour
Hanoi
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Escape the bustle of Hanoi and discover the timeless traditions of two renowned Vietnamese craft villages. In Chuong Village, learn about the generations-old art of conical hat making and meet skilled artisans who preserve this iconic craft. Then, explore Quang Phu Cau, a vibrant incense-making village famous for its colorful displays of fragrant incense sticks. Watch artisans carefully shape, dye, and arrange incense by hand while gaining a fascinating glimpse into rural Vietnamese life. For a hands-on experience, try painting and assembling your own traditional conical hat with expert guidance, then take home your handmade creation as a memorable keepsake of Vietnam’s rich cultural heritag...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Discover renowned handicraft villages: Chuong Village, Incense Village
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
Personal Expenses & Beverages
Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above
Hanoi: Incense & Conical Hat Making Craft Villages Half-Day Tour
Hanoi
About
Escape the bustle of Hanoi and discover the timeless traditions of two renowned Vietnamese craft villages. In Chuong Village, learn about the generations-old art of conical hat making and meet skilled artisans who preserve this iconic craft. Then, explore Quang Phu Cau, a vibrant incense-making village famous for its colorful displays of fragrant incense sticks. Watch artisans carefully shape, dye, and arrange incense by hand while gaining a fascinating glimpse into rural Vietnamese life. For a hands-on experience, try painting and assembling your own traditional conical hat with expert guidance, then take home your handmade creation as a memorable keepsake of Vietnam’s rich cultural heritag...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Discover renowned handicraft villages: Chuong Village, Incense Village
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
Personal Expenses & Beverages
Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above
Itinerary
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Old Quarter
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
1 hour
2
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.
1 hour and 30 minutes
3
Làng Hương Chùa Mối - Quảng Phú cầu
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.
1 hour and 30 minutes
4
Old Quarter
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