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Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Vietnam. Travel to the heart of Hanoi’s outskirts, where art and culture come alive.

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of an age-old village
• Engage in the enchanting Vietnamese craft of incense
• Create your own traditional conical hat, a keepsake of your journey
• See the meticulousness of lacquer painting at a family-owned workshop
• Taste the regional delicacies at a local artisan’s home

Description

1. Half-Day Tour Itinerary: Duration: ~5 hours (Morning: 8:00 AM – 12:45 PM | Afternoon: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM) Pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter Begin your journey with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Stop 1: Chuong Village – Conical Hat Making (90 minutes) Visit a charming village famous for its 300-year tradition of crafting Vietnam’s iconic conical hats. Meet a local artisan at their workshop, observe the intricate hat-making process, and hear about the craft's cultural significance. Stop 2: Quang Phu Cau – Incense Craft Village (120 minutes) Discover the vibrant incense-making village with over 100 years of history. Explore the process of incense production, from dyeing the sticks to the meticulous manual work of bundling them. Meet a family specializing in incense dyeing and take stunning photos of the colorful incense sticks laid out to dry. Visit a small factory to learn how incense is made on a larger scale and take home a souvenir pack of incense. Optional Drop-Off: Choose to end your tour at the Hanoi Train Street, where you can relax and enjoy this unique attraction. Alternatively, return directly to your hotel in Hanoi’s city center. Note: Lunch is not included, so please eat beforehand or bring light snacks. 2. Full-Day Tour Itinerary: Duration: ~8.5 hours (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) Pickup Start your cultural exploration with a pickup from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Stop 1: Quang Phu Cau – Incense Craft Village (120 minutes) Explore the vibrant incense-making process with visits to artisan workshops and a family-run incense dyeing business. Take stunning photos of colorful incense bundles, a highlight of the village’s craft. Stop 2: Chuong Village – Conical Hat Making (90 minutes) Learn about the history and craftsmanship behind Vietnam’s iconic conical hats. Participate in a hands-on activity to decorate your own conical hat to take home as a unique souvenir. Lunch Break Enjoy a traditional, home-cooked meal at a local artisan’s home or a riverside restaurant. Stop 3: Lacquer Art Village (120 minutes) Visit a village renowned for its lacquerware production, where you’ll explore a family-run factory and observe artisans at work. Learn about the intricate process of creating lacquer art and try your hand at painting your own piece to take home. Return to Hanoi Relax on the bus as you head back to the city center. Drop-off is available at your hotel or the Hanoi Old Quarter. Choose to end your tour at the Hanoi Train Street, where you can relax and enjoy this unique attraction.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Old Quarter Air-conditioned transfer Guide Entrance fees Permission for entrance to all villages

Important Information

• Tours include 2 or more guests

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund