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Discover the secrets of Trạch Xá Village and Quang Phu Cau Incense Village on a guided tour from Hanoi. Meet skilled artisans, learn about traditional crafts. Or Visit Incense Village & Hat Village

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in rich history of the centuries-old craft of incense making
• Visit Trạch Xá Village and meet skilled artisans who craft the áo dài
• Learn about the history of the áo dài, a traditional Vietnamese long dress
• Explore Quang Phu Cau Incense Village and see the vibrant incense sticks
• Visit Chuong Conical Hat Crafting Village - the home of Vietnam’s iconic hat

Description

Option HALF DAY Group Tour : Visit 2 Villages: Conical Hat and Incense Craft Village + Train Street (optional) Duration: ~ 6 hours Morning from 7:45~13:30 Afternoon from 11:45~17:30 Discover Vietnamese handicrafts on an immersive, guided tour from Hanoi that will take you to meet a local artisan, discover a historical incense-making village, and learn about the conical hat-making process. Get a unique look at the local culture with this discovery of detailed artisanal crafts. 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. Meet a family who specializes in dyeing incense sticks and take in the colorful bundles of incense. See the next level of incense production with a tour of a nearby factory. Learn how incense is made from scratch and more about the lives of manual workers. Take home memories of your visit with incense souvenirs from the place they’re produced before returning to Hanoi. Back to the city center. First place for drop off: Hanoi Train Street. If you don't want to get drop off here, please wait on bus . Option Private Tour: Long Dress Village and Incense Village Discover the secrets of Trạch Xá Village, a place where the art of making the traditional Vietnamese long dress, the áo dài, has been preserved for centuries. Travel to this village, located about 60 km from central Hà Nội, and meet skilled artisans who have dedicated their lives to this craft. Watch as the artisan meticulously sews each layer of fabric, creating dresses that are both beautiful and symbolic. Hear about the profound symbolism of the long dress, with its four panels representing the father, mother, father-in-law, and mother-in-law, and the inner one representing the wearer. Learn about the intricate sewing techniques used to create the dress, ensuring perfect alignment and straight, small, even, and concealed thread lines. Despite the challenges of modern times, Tám and other artisans in Trạch Xá have adapted to preserve this traditional design. Head to the charming Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, a visual delight for photography enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the rich history of this centuries-old craft and engage in enriching conversations with locals to learn more about the evolution of their trade. Meet skilled local artisans, exchange insights into their crafts.

Includes

Visit to Trạch Xá Village Meet skilled artisans Learn about the history of the áo dài Visit Đỗ Minh Tám's workshop Learn about the symbolism of the áo dài Learn about sewing techniques 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

Important Information

• The villages are located outside of central Hanoi, approximately 60 km and 35 km away respectively. Visitors should be prepared for walking tours. Photography is encouraged, especially in Quang Phu Cau Incense Village. Support local artisans by purchasing souvenirs.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund