Incense Village, Conical Hat, Lacquer Art, SMALL GROUP From Hanoi
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Explore the rich traditions of Vietnamese handicrafts on this immersive half-day tour from Hanoi. Begin with a pickup in the Old Quarter and visit the renowned Chuong village, famous for its conical hat-making, where you’ll meet local artisans and observe the intricate craft. Next, head to Quang Phu Cau village, known for its century-long incense production, where you can see the colorful incense-making process firsthand. This tour encompasses cultural insights and artisan techniques, offering a unique glimpse into Vietnamese life. - Duration: Approximately 6 hours with morning and afternoon options - Visit two traditional villages: Conical Hat and Incense Craft - Engage with local artisans and learn about their crafts - Optional drop-off at Hanoi Train Street after the tour
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Explore Vietnam's cultural richness with the Incense Quang Phu Cau Village & Handicraft Village Tour, where traditional crafts come to life. Quang Phu Cau Village showcases the conventional vocation of making incense sticks. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of incense-making and take lots of great memories with incredible photos. Take photos of the colorful and eye-catching incense bundles. Witness the traditional craft of making incense sticks which has been passed down through generations for over a century. Interact with the friendly and hospitable villagers who are happy to share their stories. Be assured of the ultimate Quang Phu Cau experience and pictures to prove it.
Explore the nearby ancient Conical Hat Village, known for its centuries-old hat-making traditions, often paired with the elegant Vietnamese áo dài. Here, you’ll have the unique opportunity to craft your own hat alongside local artisans, deepening your connection to this vibrant culture. Don’t miss this chance to experience the beauty and heritage of Vietnam firsthand! Explore the craftsmanship behind Vietnam's iconic conical hats and their cultural significance. Engage with local craftsmen to learn about their daily lives and expertise. Hands-On Experience: Create your own conical hat and personalize a painted hat as a memorable souvenir.
Return to Hanoi, and the first drop-off is the Train Street - the most famous street of Ha Noi recently. Please note that Hanoi Train Street is just a drop off point. You can discover The Train Street yourself.
FOR FULL DAY 3 VILLAGES AND LUNCH OPTION ONLY. Delve into the meticulous world of lacquer artistry. Discover the ancient technique of applying resin layers from lacquer trees, followed by intricate painting and decoration. Visit the local artist house in the village to know the process of producing lacquer art products and have chance to paint a lacquer. This immersive tour not only highlights the craftsmanship behind these cherished traditions but also offers insights into the communities preserving these arts. Engage with artisans, learn their techniques, and gain a deeper appreciation for the enduring beauty and cultural significance
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Please provide us with your hotel adress in Hanoi Old Quarter
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1,678)
Very interesting experience. We could see some techniques of national Vietnamese artesians. Really worth visiting.
Amazing tour organized by Henry who helped us and assisted us as much as possible took photos for us and explained for us everything in details. I loved the part of painting the small hats as souvenir I highly recommend
This tour was a fascinating insight into how incense is made and also the traditional hats worn by Vietnamese. These are special moments of our trip to Vietnam that we will treasure. Henry was a great guide and looked after us all the way. We'd recommend this tour.
A fantastic tour. Henry was an amazing guide. Friendy and took great care explaining the processes in making the incenses and hats. A great tour which i would highly recommend. 10/10
It was an awesome experience. Henry was an amazing tour guide. My family enjoyed the tour. Very informative. We made our own incense sticks
Nice tour, good explanations. Beautiful hats and breakdown of the process. Interactive. Fun. Opportunity to support local artisans.
very educational —. my kids love both the incense making and conical hat making and painting - lovely pics
Excellent tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and everything was well organised. I love learning about the process to create incense and the hot making experience is very nice. Safe for a solo traveler
It was an unique experience to ser hoe the insence was made and to see how the people live and work there. Our guide also took a lot of photos for us and advised us how to pose. :) Seeing how the hats were made was very interesting and we got to do some of the making steps. Also it was cool that we got to paint our own little hat.
Our guide was Henry. The guide is so good and worth your money. We got to see local life as well as how to make the hats and immerse ourselves in the culture. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Henry. !!
