Incense Village, Hat Making & Lacquer Artisan Small Group Hanoi
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
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
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.
Options
Incense & Hat Making Half Day
Pickup included
Incense, Hat, Lacquer Full Day
Pickup included
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
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
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,496 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great guide
Paradise31742159108,Jul 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was very informed and funny. Very entertaining while providing good points on the places we visited. Very helpful about other things vietnamese related.
Friendly tourguide
heidipR595PJ,Jul 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well spoken, friendly, full of life
Good but not GREAT
andreapG9713AH,Jul 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The incense village was cute, not what I was expecting it was way smaller but cute, the experience of making incense was great, hat making was fun. Our tour guide Iris while she was very knowledgeable and answered every question, and made BEAUTIFUL photos for us in the village which I really appreciate, I feel like she lacks people skills. Regret to say most of the tour felt rushed and not very fun. Overall I wouldn't say it was a great experience throughout the day but an average one, and it all came down to how impatient Iris came across. I'd still recommend doing the tour because making the incense and painting hats was fun, but comparing it with other tours I had in Hanoi and my experiences with other guides and how fun they made it, I wouldn't recommend it as a priority.
An unforgettable experience
818elinae,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very enriching and interesting experience; everything is provided for you to immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture! Louisa was nice; she shared some jokes that created a good atmosphere in our group. The driver was also very kind; both of them spoke English very well. A little tip: no need to bring your hat for photos in the village; they lend them out. And if you are alone, do not worry; they can take your photo.
Good Introduction to Local Crafts and Traditions
NATALIE G,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Interesting tour with a chance to learn about local traditions and crafts. We especially appreciated visiting small family-run craft workshops, which felt authentic and gave a good insight into local life. For a half-day tour, however, quite a lot of time was spent driving between locations, and the van could have been more comfortable given the road conditions. Overall, a good experience.
An amazing way to see Hanoi and surrounds and learn about the Vietnamese people and culture.
susansD1861CO,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Louisa our guide was fabulous. We really enjoyed our visit to the villages and her sharing of information about Vietnamese culture and history. The prison and temple visits were really impactful and gave us a deeper understanding of the Vietnamese people. Thank you Louisa for a very insightful day.
Magic Incense Village Tour
sallygodsell,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a magic experience. Louisa spoke excellent English and kept us entertained all morning with interesting facts and stories. She also took amazing photos for us. Highly recommend.
Great experience with Sabrina with a tour of incense and Vietnamese hat industry
GrandTour311771,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience to the incense and Vietnamese hat industry. Our tour guide Sabrina was great she had the right mix of knowledge and light humor and out right nice personality. I felt the energy and passion she has for here culture and people. I highly recommend for people that interested in beauty and culture but suitable for anyone looking for a fun experience with some culture and knowledge supporting the local economy of the village doing this trades for generations . It also offers some fun arts and crafts.
good tour
Quest62898245148,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a good time experiencing the craft villages! It's a nice intro to how people create traditional products.Kevin is great !!!
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!
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