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From Hanoi: Incense Village, Conical Hat and HaThai Art Tour

By Lisa Vietnam Travel
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Overview
  • Experience the mesmerising 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 personalised souvenir to cherish
  • Savour the flavours 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

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

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    Pick up & Drop off inside Hanoi Old Quarter area (Only full day tour)
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    Home-cooked lunch made by heart at home of the local artisan (Only full day tour)
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    01 conical hat/person
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    01 water bottle/person
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    All entrance fee in plan
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Exclude bus transfer of US $15 or VND 375,000/ 1 pax for half day trip
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    Drinks in meal
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    Lacquer piece for experience the craft only
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    Your appreciation for the tour guide and driver
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    Surcharge of $10 per person for Christmas, New Year, and Lunar TET holiday
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    Drinks and other meals
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    Personal expenses
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    Travel insurance

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: 4~5 hours
Morning from 7:30~13:00
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 centre, witnessing families engaged in small-scale incense production. You'll visit a specialist household that dyes incense sticks, offering perfect photo opportunities of colourful 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 energised 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 centre to observe family-scale incense production. Visit a household specialising in dyeing incense sticks and capture stunning photos of colourful 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

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    • Hanoi
    • Hanoi, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 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
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 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
This activity is not accompanied by a Hong Kong licensed tour escort.