Highlights
- Discover the ancient architecture of Duong Lam Village and Mong Phu Temple
- Visit Son Dong Sculpture Village and see artisans creating wooden statues
- Immerse yourself in the rich culture & paint your own hat in Chuong Hat Village
- Learn the art of incense-making from skilled artisans to make your own incense
- Explore Van Phuc Silk Village and learn about the silk production process
Description
Option: Private Tour: Duong Lam Ancient Village & Silk Village
Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel in Hanoi and head to Duong Lam Ancient Village. Stop to visit Son Dong Sculpture Village, a place that embodies the essence of national tradition. Witness the skillful hands of artisans breathing life into wood and creating beautiful works of art.
Arrive at Duong Lam and visit Mong Phu Temple, renowned as the most beautiful ancient temple in Hanoi. With its predominantly wooden architecture, everyone entering the temple feels a sense of spaciousness. Every corner of the temple possesses its own unique artistic beauty, making it impossible for visitors to resist taking photos.
Walk along the village road, immersing yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of the Vietnamese countryside and visiting famous historical sites such as the temple of Tham Hoa Giang Van Minh, the temple of King Ngo Quyen, and Phung Hung.
Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant (optional) . Then, get in the car to return to Hanoi. On the way back to your hotel in Hanoi, visit Mia Pagoda, built in the 17th century. This pagoda boasts typical architecture of ancient Northern Vietnamese temples and is famous for its 18 Arhat statues.
Visit Van Phuc Silk Village, also known as Ha Dong Silk Village. Admire the diverse array of colorful silk fabrics displayed throughout the streets; it's truly an ideal place to stop and choose lovely gifts for loved ones after your trip.
Option HALF DAY Group Tour : Visit 2 Villages: Conical Hat & Incense Craft Village + Train Street (optional)
Duration: ~ 6 hours
Morning from 7:45~13:30
Afternoon from 11:45~17:30
Start with a pickup from Hanoi’s Old Quarter and head to Chuong, a village that has been well-known for the craft of conical hat-making for over 300 years. Get an observe how conical hats are made and decorate a hat by painting it then bring it home as a souvenir.
Depart for the Quang Phu Cau village, which has been producing incense for more than 100 years. Take a walk to the center of the village and see how locals make incense on the artisanal, family scale.
First place for drop off: Hanoi Train Street. If you don't want to get drop off here, please wait in the car.
Includes
Visit to Duong Lam Ancient Village & Sculpture Village
Visit to Mong Phu Temple
Visit to Van Phuc Silk Village
Observation of traditional conical hat making in Chuong Village
Incense crafting activity
Visit to Chuong Hat Village
Observation of conical hat making process
01 free conical hat for painting in the hat village and take it home as a personalized souvenir
Some free incense sticks after you made incense sticks yourself
Bottled water
All entrance fees
Professional local tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter area
Excludes
Personal expenses and Optional Tips
Surcharge for Lunar New Year ( 250.000 vnd / person from 16/02/2026 - 19/02/2026 )
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund