Incense Village, Hat Making & Lacquer Artisan Small Group Hanoi

Overview

Available languages

English

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

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.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

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.

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission 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

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

Landtour at incense village

NO BUS included: No bus for pick up/drop off and transfer 2 way from Hanoi to the village

Incense & Hat Making Half Day

Pickup included

Incense, Hat, Lacquer Full Day

Pickup included

Reviews

4.95

1,367 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1312

Half your tour
Discover23797950272,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great day. Learnt a lot. Our tour guide Kevin was very helpful and had great English
Insence village tour & Hat making
969dianid,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide Nadia was excellent. She is a wwll experienced tour guide with lot of knowledge .We enjoyed our tour with her.
Incense Village tour
claraluzr2026,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was really nice to had a glimpse on how the locals here create incense, made hats and created silk paintings using their hands. I hope that they continue these traditions so the younger generation can still see it in the future. Our tour guide is really nice and offered a lot of useful information for us to understand the things included in the tour. Would 100% recommend to other who are interested in arts and crafts or people who just want to explore and see something unique.
Awesome
margieannef,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We have a great experience for the whole trip. Our tour guide Nadia is very helpful, approachable and kind in every way.
Nice
Safari13951264494,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was nice and helpful to understand about the Vietnam culture and places
Nice
R3201KEvijayk,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was, the staff was friendly 😁
A tour to do.
J8656DHpaoloc,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The incense and conical hat village tour felt simple, relaxed, and very real. Time was spent watching artisans work and walking through the drying yards without being rushed from place to place. Tom’s gentle guidance and practical explanations helped keep the experience natural and authentic throughout.
Incense village half day
Curious52387080001,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide Harley was amazing. Super friendly and will go out of his way to help us. I will recommend it to anyone who is in Hanoi
It was a nice experience, I enjoyed getting my questions answered. We learned about how hats and cloth silk were made, a
christopheroC6436DQ,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a nice experience, I enjoyed getting my questions answered. We learned about how hats and cloth silk were made, and tried unique coffee.
The real spirit of village
johnjosephp2026,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience. Tom is great also, his effort is greatly appreciated. Mr jerry is careful and help us navigate arround