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Meet Hanoi’s honored conical hat artisan Mrs. Ta Thu Huong and learn how to make your own “nón lá.” with a local professional tour guide.

Highlights

• Meet Mrs. Ta Thu Huong – honored artisan of Hanoi
• Hands-on workshop to make your own conical hat
• Visit the largest incense-making village near Hanoi
• Capture iconic photos featured on National Geographic
• Optional premium Ao Dai for beautiful Vietnamese portraits

Description

Start your day at the conical-hat village and meet Mrs. Ta Thu Huong, a government-recognized artisan who has appeared on national TV, major magazines, and even been photographed with world leaders for her work in preserving the nón lá craft. She will guide you step by step to make your own conical hat and share stories about her family’s tradition. You can also choose to wear a premium Ao Dai for beautiful cultural photos (optional). Continue to Vietnam’s famous incense village, known for its bright “flower” displays of red incense sticks that have been featured widely in international media. Visit one of the largest workshops to see how artisans shape bamboo, mix fragrances, and create the colorful incense fans. This is also where you can capture the village’s most iconic photos. Enjoy a home-cooked lunch with a local family before returning to Hanoi. This full-day experience is perfect for travelers who want hands-on activities, meaningful local stories, and beautiful countryside scenery close to the capital. If you're interested in embroidery, we can also take you to meet artisan Hoàng Kkhương— a remarkable hand-embroidery artist. Despite her disability, she has created works recognized internationally, including a masterpiece that took her nearly 10 years to complete. This is a rare chance to meet her, hear her inspiring story, and admire Vietnamese hand-embroidery at its highest level.

Includes

Private full-day tour English-speaking local guide Hands-on conical hat workshop with artisan Mrs. Ta Thu Huong Visit to the incense village and large production workshops Premium Ao Dai for photo shooting (optional) All entrance fees Home-cooked local lunch Round-trip transportation from Hanoi Bottled water Photos taken by the guide (using your phone/camera)

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