Incense Village, Hat Making & Lacquer Artisan Small Group Hanoi
Overview
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9 hours
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Immerse yourself in the traditional crafts of Hanoi on this guided tour. Visit the Chuong, Ha Thai and Quang Phu Cau villages and learn about the art of lacquerware, incense and conical hat making.
If you are looking for some cool places off-the-beaten track nearby Hanoi with great local vibes, then this tour could be a perfect choice.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
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.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
01 conical hat/person
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Home-cooked authentic Vietnamese food at home of local artisan. Both veg & non-veg are well-served. Only applied to FULL DAY TRIP
Alcoholic Beverages
Lacquer piece for experience purpose only. Taking it home will be applied a fee upon its size.
We do not offer lunch for HALF DAY TRIP
Pickup points
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Options
Private Tour (Min: 2 pax/trip)
Other language (not English): WhatsApp Jack: (84) 94 333 80 39 to check for availability if you demand a tour guide speak another language but not English Pickup included
Incense & Hat Making Half Day
Pickup included
Incense, Hat, Lacquer Full Day
Pickup included
Reviews
1,500 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun day at Incense Village and Conical Hat tour
travelosivi,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun day with Iris visiting the incense village where we not only took beautiful pics but also learned to color incense sticks. We also went to an artisan’s house and learned how the conical hat is made and got to paint our own. Iris was punctual, energetic and great at explaining all processes. We had a fun day with our 3 and 5-year olds. Recommended!
Fun day at incense village and hat making tour
travelosivi,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fun day with Iris going to the incense village to take some pictures and learn about coloring incense sticks and then going to someone’s house to learn the art of making the conical hat and painting our own hat to take home. Everything was as described. Iris was very punctual, got to our hotel around noon and got us back around 5pm. The van was comfortable and had a bottled water for each of us. Iris’s explanation of the whole process was very helpful. She was attentive and helped us with pics and videos as well. I went with my 3 and 5- year olds and they enjoyed it as well. Recommended!
Incense village and hat making tour
travelosivi,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fun day with Iris going to the incense village to take some pictures and learn about coloring incense sticks and then going to someone’s house to learn the art of making the conical hat and painting our own hat to take home. Everything was as described. Iris was very punctual, got to our hotel around noon and got us back around 5pm. The van was comfortable and had a bottled water for each of us. Iris’s explanation of the whole process was very helpful. She was attentive and helped us with pics and videos as well. I went with my 3 and 5- year olds and they enjoyed it as well. Recommended!
Great!
yarinz2026,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pickup was super comfortable. Iris had a good vibe and explained to us everything there is to know about the tradition and history of everything. There was enough time to take picutres and to enjoy the experience without any worries. Would definetly recommend!
One of the best days of our trip - crafts & communities
824kiml,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked this on a whim and it turned out to be an absolute highlight of our time in Vietnam. A full day out of Hanoi visiting three traditional craft villages with our guide Louisa, who was genuinely one of the best tour guides we've encountered anywhere. Funny, warm, knowledgeable and just brilliant company all day. First up was the incense village at Quang Phu Cau, where we watched the sticks being made and were treated to some spectacular photo opportunities - huge bundles of brightly coloured incense fanned out in the sun, genuinely one of the most photogenic scenes we've ever stumbled into. Next, conical hat making at Chuong village. We painted our own hats and watched two family members demonstrate the craft with incredible skill. The family had also laid on a wonderful Vietnamese buffet lunch for us - delicious, generous and a really lovely touch. Then on to the lacquer gallery at Ha Thai village, where we had a proper go at creating our own piece to take home. Much trickier than it looks, but all the more satisfying for it. As a bonus, we finished the day at a lotus embroidery shop with tea, snacks, beautiful work on display, and a lovely relaxed way to round things off before being dropped back. Excellent value for a packed, varied and genuinely immersive day. You leave with full hands (we brought home our hat, some incense and lacquer piece), a full stomach, and a much richer understanding of the craft traditions keeping these villages alive.
Best tour guide
anthonylD397EU,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend - the funniest (yet still very educational) tour guide Louisa was super engaging and always kept a light, fun and slightly cheeky approach to an educational day. The tour was fun, engaging and educational - had a much deeper appreciation for the incredible amount of time, effort and skill that goes into Vietnamese craft, and our tour guide was also great at being both a photographer and stand-in model. I didn't know what to expect on the day, but it was above and beyond what I thought it would be.
10/10
joH3571MQ,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was Jasmine. She was energetic and very helpful throughout our trip. She explained in detail not just the making of both incense and hat but also the reality of people making them such as how many hours, how much they earn, and how meticulous each designs. Jasmine also helped recommended some restaurants and places to us after the trip. We went to the pho she recommended which my family and I loved so much! It was hot so I recommend to wear comfortable clothing. We also had enough time each activity to take photos and walk around. It was relaxed and good for family trip.
Review for tom and jerry
889kaid,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My mom and I enjoy it a lot specially the hat making the tour guides was very informative and energetic
Wonderful
yinghsiuh2026,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Many thanks to our guide Louisa and driver Dung for their enthusiastic and lively guidance in leading everyone through the activities, allowing us to experience Vietnamese festival culture and the traditional craftsmanship process. It was a wonderful experience and highly recommended!
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gladymiero,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour activities are so interactive which made it very fun. We are lucky to have Louis as our tour guide and Dung as our bus driver.
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