Incense Village Quang Phu Cau, Hat, Lacquer Hanoi Artisan Tour
Overview
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5 hours
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Capture Vietnam's authentic heritage handicraft on this immersive half-day photo tour to Chuong Conical Hat Making Village and Quang Phu Cau Incense Village – a treat for culture and photography enthusiasts offering rare glimpses into centuries-old traditions.
In Chuong, photograph skilled artisans meticulously weaving iconic Vietnamese conical hats, testaments to remarkable craftsmanship passed down generations.
The highlight is the photo opportunities at Quang Phu Cau, renowned for incense production. Explore the largest factory, capturing the mesmerizing process from blending aromatic ingredients to delicate rolling and drying – a sensory delight for your camera.
Your knowledgeable guide shares insights into rich customs, ensuring a deeper appreciation for Vietnam's cultural tapestry through your photographs. Immortalize authentic rural charm where age-old crafts thrive, and bring home unique mementos – handcrafted hats or fragrant incense, alongside precious photo memories.
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
Total tour duration includes the travel time.
Not recommended for those who are sensitive to smell of scents
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
English - Vietnamese speaking tour guide
Lunch
Personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Chuong Village
The conical hat is always associated with the spiritual life of the Vietnamese people. The image of conical hats is always present throughout the land of Vietnam. It is the beauty, charm, idyllic and rustic of the Vietnamese people. The predecessor image of the conical hat appeared around 2500 – 3000 BC. Have you ever wondered how conical hats are made? Join the Vietnam Village Vibes team to discover the hat village in Hanoi and experience the process of making conical hats – one of the typical symbols of Vietnam! We visit this village, meet the handicraft local artisans and learn how to make the product. Decorate the Vietnamese traditional hats by paiting them at your own.
Although Quang Phu Cau incense village has existed for more than a hundred years, up to now, this place still exists and becomes one of the special beauties that clearly depicts the culture of the countryside in the Northern Delta. Coming to Quang Phu Cau incense village, you can not only visit and listen to stories about incense making but also have the opportunity to check-in with the eye-catching “giant flowers” here. Pack your suitcase and join Vietnam Village Vibes to discover Quang Phu Cau Incense Village! We visit the village, have time for taking some photo in the beautiful and colorful scene of the village. Then we will visit the factory where you will see how the local people produce the incense sticks. After that, back to the city center.
Options
Incense & Hat Village 1/2 Day
Pickup included
Land Tour at incense village
NO BUS transfer included: No bus for pick up, drop off and transfer both way from Hanoi to the village. We will meet you at the site only
Incense, Hat, Lacquer Full Day
Highlighted home cooked lunch
Pickup included
Reviews
146 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Tour
Tanya G,
Mar 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a great tour. Very interesting to see how the conical hats and incense’s are made. Also, to see life outside of Hanoi. Leon was a very nice guide. I was traveling solo and he assisted with capturing some great photos of me.
A glimpse at local daily life
Yenny B,
Feb 22, 2025
- Viator
3.00It was a very interesting tour to a incense village where you can see how they make incense by hand from scratch the old way. Then we went to a local home where she teach us how the hats are made and we get to paint our own hat. That is the whole tour. There is no food or drinks included. I picked the half tour so we met at 12pm and we got by by 7pm. Ken the tour guy was fantastic , a very charismatic young man who is very patient and ongoing. My 18 year old daughter enjoyed painting her own hat very much. The bus was very comfortable and we were a small group of 10 which I loved. Overall a good experience. I am only disappointed because one thinks there are fields and fields of incense - but no!!! You only see incense laid on the floor on the backyard of a shop. So don’t believed everything you see in instagram.
Book it without any hesitation
banu a,
Dec 18, 2024
- Viator
5.00It was a very nice day. We realy enjoyed it. Thanks our guide Tung Tran. Incense village is so pretty and seeing process is very interesting.
I had fun, it's a creative day
Greg H,
Dec 11, 2024
- Viator
5.00This trip is what you make of it, it's affordable though I have heard cases of it spiking in price, so check multiple guide apps / sites. There is a lot of creativity involved and if you aren't interested in painting and photography, this probably won't be for you, but if you are, you can have a lot of fun. Learning about the hat making process is nice as well as the incense. There are lots of opportunities to get great shots and slo-mo videos and you can take both a hat and incense home with you. If I were to recommend anything further, perhaps a cooking class and lunch to finish off the 1/2 day.
Great family tour
Kim G,
Oct 9, 2024
- Viator
5.00Louisa was a great tour guide, full of info and fun. Both villages were great experiences and loved how we were all able to get involved. Perfect for our kids
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