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From Hanoi: Incense Village, Conical Hat and HaThai Art Tour
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- Free cancellation available
- 6h+
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
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 P. Mã Mây, Hàng Buồm, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Việt Nam | Pickup is available at hotels in the Old Quarter of Hanoi only. Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time if you are staying at a hotel in the Old Quarter. If pickup is not available from your location, please meet at the local partner's office, 85 Ma May Street, Hoan Kiem. Please fill in your Whatsapp number if available, Our Team will contact you in advance to confirm the time for pick-up.
- Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
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Half Day trip to Incense & Hat Villages with Train Street
- 6h
- English
Pickup is available from accommodations in Hanoi Old Quarter from 12:00 -12:30 depending on the location. If you stay out of Hanoi Old Quarter, please go to 85 Ma May Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.
What's included, what's not
- Pick up & Drop off inside Hanoi Old Quarter area (Only full day tour)
- Home-cooked lunch made by heart at home of the local artisan (Only full day tour)
- 01 conical hat/person
- 01 water bottle/person
- All entrance fee in plan
- Exclude bus transfer of US $15 or VND 375,000 for half day trip
- Drinks in meal
- Lacquer piece for experience the craft only
- Your appreciation for the tour guide and driver
- Surcharge of $10 per person for Christmas, New Year, and Lunar TET holiday
- Drinks and other meals
- Personal expenses
- 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 7:30~12:00
Afternoon from 12:00~17:00
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.
17:00 - 17:30: 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
- Hanoi
- Hanoi, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 85 P. Mã Mây, Hàng Buồm, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Việt Nam | Pickup is available at hotels in the Old Quarter of Hanoi only. Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time if you are staying at a hotel in the Old Quarter. If pickup is not available from your location, please meet at the local partner's office, 85 Ma May Street, Hoan Kiem. Please fill in your Whatsapp number if available, Our Team will contact you in advance to confirm the time for pick-up.
- Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam