Hanoi Viet Phu Thanh Chuong or Incense Village & Hat Village
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Discover the beauty of traditional Vietnamese culture at Viet Phu Thanh Chuong. Explore ancient houses, stroll around a lotus lake, and relax in lush gardens. Or Visit Incense Village and Hat Village.
Highlights
- Visit Chuong Conical Hat Village, home of Vietnam’s hat, paint your own hat
- Admire the unique architecture of ancient houses and pavilions
- Stroll around the expansive lotus lake and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere
- Relax in a green oasis with lush gardens and fragrant flowers
- Visit Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, incense drying field, make your own incense
Description
Option: Private Tour Viet Phu Thanh Chuong, an architectural masterpiece initiated with Lunch Discover Viet Phu Thanh Chuong, an architectural masterpiece initiated by artist Thanh Chuong in 2001. Located beside Keo Ca Lake in Hien Ninh commune, Soc Son district, about 40km from the center of Hanoi, this cultural gem spans over 8000m² and showcases Vietnamese culture through various historical periods. Explore unique architectural works such as Thanh Tinh house, Tuong Van pavilion, Mac Huong house, Huong gate, and Xuan Phong tea house. Notably, the ancient houses were carefully selected from Nam Dinh, Ha Tinh, Thanh Hoa, Ha Giang, creating a traditional, serene, and culturally rich space. Stroll around the expansive lotus lake embracing the manor, a symbol of elegance, tranquility, and sophistication. Admire the beauty of blooming lotuses, immersing yourself in a poetic and peaceful atmosphere. Experience the gentle sensation of sitting in a boat, gliding over the water, listening to the birds sing and the breeze whisper. Relax in a quiet, green space, surrounded by lush gardens filled with flowers and fragrances. Walk along the small paths, admiring the vibrant beauty of flowers such as apricot, peach, rose, orchid, along with rare trees like banyan, five-fruits tree, and Bodhi tree. 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 Viet Phu Thanh Chuong Access to 13 ancient houses Stroll around the lotus lake Relax in green spaces Lunch (optional) Explore 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 areaImportant Information
- Viet Phu Thanh Chuong is located about 30km from Hanoi city center Open from 9 am to 5 pm every day, including holidays and Tet
