Highlights
- Step back in time as you explore the ancient village of Ước Lễ
- Discover the art of making giò chả, a traditional Vietnamese pork paste
- Admire the village's ancient architecture, including the village gate
- Discover the vibrant Incense Village of Quang Phu Cau to make your own incense
- Visit Chuong Conical Hat Crafting Village - to paint your own conical hat
Description
Option Private Tour: Ancient Uoc Le Village
Embark on a journey through time and tradition in Ước Lễ Village, a place renowned for its 500-year-old craft of making giò chả (pork paste). Located 30 km southwest of Hà Nội, this village is a testament to the enduring legacy of Vietnamese culture.
Begin your exploration at the ancient village gate, a majestic architectural masterpiece from the Mạc Dynasty. Admire its unique design, featuring a watchtower and inscriptions that reflect the village's rich history and values.
Stroll through the village, where you'll find ancient houses, communal wells, and a traditional market that operates in the early morning. These structures, some over 200 years old, showcase the typical northern countryside scene with banyan trees, courtyards, and red-tiled roofs.
Meet local residents who have preserved their ancestral homes, maintaining their original architecture and sculptural motifs. Learn about the village's history and the art of making pork paste, a craft that has been passed down through generations.
Immerse yourself in the rustic charm of Ước Lễ Village, where time seems to stand still, and experience the essence of Vietnamese culture.
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
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.
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 in the car.
Includes
Visit to ancient village gate in Uoc Le Village
Explore century-old houses in Uoc Le Village
Visit traditional ancient market in Uoc Le Village
View ancient wells in Uoc Le Village
Experience traditional pork paste making in Uoc Le Village
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 Tipping
Surcharge for Lunar New Year ( 250.000 vnd / person from 16/02/2026 - 19/02/2026 )
Important Information
- The village is located approximately 30km southwest of Hà Nội.
The market operates for only two hours in the early morning.
The village retains its ancient and rustic characteristics.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
