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 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
