INCENSE VILLAGE, HAT-MAKING & LACQUER ART HALF DAY TOUR – MORNING
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Highlights of the Full Day Tour
- Incense Village (Quang Phu Cau): Visit this village located about 30 km from Hanoi, renowned for its traditional incense stick production. You can witness the entire process of making and trading incense sticks, and even capture beautiful photos of the colorful incense bundles.
- Conical Hat Village (Chuong Village): Discover the art of making traditional conical hats using natural materials like banana leaves. You can observe the crafting process and even try your hand at decorating your own hat.
- Lacquer Art Village (Ha Thai Village): Learn about the meticulous process of creating lacquer paintings, from preparing the wood base to painting, polishing, and finishing. You’ll have the opportunity to create your own unique lacquer painting as a souvenir.
Cultural Experiences
- Home-Cooked Lunch: Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by a local artisan, immersing yourself in authentic Vietnamese hospitality.
- Hands-On Activities: Participate in the hat-making and lacquer painting processes, guided by skilled craftspeople.
Included/Exclude
- Comfortable bus
- English speaking tour guide
- Home-cooked lunch (full day trip)
- 01 conical hat/person (full day trip)
- 01 water bottle/person
- All entrance fee in plan
- Drinks in meal
- Lacquer piece for painting purpose only
- Your appreciation for service of tour guide and driver
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
7h30 - 8h00: Pick up at Old Quarter by tour guide.
First, we'll visit the historic Chuong village, renowned for its 300-year-old tradition of conical hat making. Here, you'll meet local artisans and observe the intricate process of crafting these iconic Vietnamese hats.
Next, we'll head to the century-old Quang Phu Cau village, famous for its vibrant incense craft. Stroll through the village center, witnessing families engaged in small-scale incense production. You'll visit a specialist household that dyes incense sticks, offering perfect photo opportunities of colorful incense bundles.
The tour culminates with a visit to the village's largest incense factory. Here, you'll get an in- depth look at the entire incense-making process, from raw materials to finished products, and gain insights into the lives of rural workers.
12h00 - 12h30: Our journey concludes with a return to Hanoi. You'll have the option to be dropped off at the famous Train Street or another location of your choice.
Please note: This half-day tour does not include lunch, so we recommend eating beforehand or bringing snacks to keep you energized throughout the afternoon.
End tour discover Incense Village half day. Thank you so much and see you soon!
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THINGS YOU SHOULD BRING
- Face mask, hat, sun cream
- Empty stomach
- Good camera
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