Private Tour
Private Tour Incense Village, Hat village & Train Street Coffee
Overview
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A visit to this unique Vietnam’s incense village is an absolute must! Hundreds of locals are seen painting and drying bamboo to create incense sticks.
Millions of aromatic incense sticks are dried outside, particularly on the days preceding Lunar New Year (also known as "Tet"), giving it a vibrant red and pink tint.
The village is a great choice for those looking for a genuine and distinctive experience.
Visitors to the incense village will get the chance to learn about the technique of creating incense sticks traditionally and snap a ton of original check-in photographs.
The incense in this village is particularly lovely and exceptional because it is red and yellow, the auspicious colors of the East.
Around "Tet" (also known as Lunar New Year), millions of fragrant incense sticks are being dried on the streets, Quang Phu Cau is at its most breathtaking scene for tourists to come by and take absolutely stunning photos.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Customers are advised to contact us WhatsApp +84-9-8-2-8-0-4-3-9-9 to confirm pickup location before departure
Visitting Incense Village requires a dry weather. If it rains or misty or wet weather, you may not see incense stick because local villagers need to keep their products dry.
Visitting the conical hat village do not require a dry weather. However, the village will be more interesting in the dry days because you can see people drying their hat materials
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
One Bottled water
All entrance fees to sites
Tea or Egg coffee while waiting the train passing by
English Speaking tour guide
Private transfer whole trip
Gratuities (recommended)
Special noddle soup (with beef or chicken): Extra 3 USD/person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Hanoi Opera House
Our tour guide and vehicle will pick you up at your hotels then start the Tour Quang Phu Cau Incense sticks village and Hanoi Train Street. In case you do not need hotel pickup, you can go to this site (the meeting point) to meet our tour guide and the vehicle
Quảng Phú Cầu
Visitors to Quang Phu Cau incense village will get the chance to learn about the technique of making incense sticks traditionally and snap a ton of original check-in photographs. It is not difficult to find a great angle for a nice picture. If you finish this village without taking photos, then you haven't gone to this destination at all. Additionally, you also get to know the bustling lifestyle of the locals since you first arrived at the incense village: how villagers make incense sticks for a living, the process of production (Tour guide will explain the manufacturing process of the incense sticks in detail). The incense in this Hanoi incense village is particularly lovely and exceptional because it is red and yellow, the auspicious colors of the East. So many local and international photographers have used this town as a location for photo shoots for many years because it naturally has already a perfect background.
Options
Group Size 3pax - 4pax
Pickup included
Group Size 5pax -8pax
Pickup included
Group Size 9pax - 12pax
Pickup included
Group Size 2pax
Pickup included
Reviews
41 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour, Thanks Sam!
Tracey L,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00I had an amazing day thanks to my wonderful guide, Sam. Sam went above and beyond—taking the time during our travels to point out sights, explain cultural practices, and highlight the differences between city life and rural life. On top of all that, Sam is also a fantastic photographer! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Horrible experience
Susan L,
Apr 4, 2025
- Viator
1.00The tournguide was very unprofessional. She looked like she just rolled out of bed in her pj's, uncooked hair and half her fake nails missing. She did not appear to know the proper directions and the driver had to stop and ask directions several times. Our guide did not give us any information and did not have any activities set up for us. We just wandered random streets and alleyways. Trains trees was closed so we ended our tour early. This tour was a complete waste of time and a very odd experience. We weren't sure if the tour guide was hungover or still under the influence of whatever she was partaking of the night before.
Nice experience
Jayantika G,
May 11, 2024
- Viator
5.00It was good fun. Can took good care of us, especially my parents. The whole experience was pretty good!
I recently booked a...
Lara S,
Apr 18, 2024
- Viator
3.00I recently booked a Viator tour for three people, expecting a comfortable van for our journey. However, our experience fell short of expectations. Despite booking for three persons, we were cramped into the backseat with me seated in the middle, which was incredibly uncomfortable, especially considering I had undergone neck surgery. The 50-minute drive was particularly challenging, and my neck was left hurting by the end of it. In terms of advice for future travelers, I recommend bringing your own bottled water, especially if you're visiting during hot weather, as it can be quite exhausting. Despite the discomfort during the journey, the tour itself was enjoyable. Exploring the train street and the enchanting Incense Village provided a fascinating glimpse into Hanoi's culture and traditions, making the overall experience worthwhile. However, I hope that Viator can improve their transportation arrangements to ensure a more comfortable journey for all travelers.
Recommended
ROSHNI N,
Apr 11, 2024
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and very good. Tour company is very genuine. Will recommend everyone.
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