Vietnam · Art & Craft

Hanoi Incense Village And Hat-Making And Lacquer Art Tour

10 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Ha Thai village, known for lacquerware production since the 17th century
  • 02 Create your own lacquer painting with guidance from a local artisan
  • 03 Explore Chuong village, famous for traditional conical hat making
  • 04 Enjoy a home-cooked Vietnamese lunch in a local artisan’s home
  • 05 Paint your own hat or join the hat-making process
  • 06 Walk through Quang Phu Cau incense village and see family-scale production
  • 07 Photograph colorful incense bundles and visit a dyeing household
  • 08 See the full incense-making process at the village’s largest factory

Discover a creative side of rural Vietnam on this full-day journey from Hanoi through some of the region’s most distinctive craft villages. Visit Ha Thai village to learn about traditional lacquerware, continue to Chuong village to explore the long-standing art of conical hat making, and end at Quang Phu Cau incense village, known for its vivid displays of incense production.

Along the way, meet local artisans, hear stories of village life, enjoy a home-cooked lunch, and take part in hands-on activities including lacquer painting and hat decoration. This is an immersive cultural experience that combines art, heritage, local hospitality, and memorable photo opportunities.

Begin your adventure in Ha Thai village, renowned for its lacquerware production since the 17th century.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Hanoi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

7:45 - 8:15: Pick up at Old Quarter by tour guide.

Begin your adventure in Ha Thai village, renowned for its lacquerware production since the 17th century. Meet a celebrated local artisan who will introduce you to this traditional art form. Under their expert guidance, you'll have the opportunity to create your own lacquer painting as a unique souvenirNext, journey to the 300-year-old Chuong village, famous for its conical hat making. Wander through the village and, depending on availability, either visit a war veteran to hear personal stories from the Vietnam War or meet other local artisans to learn about their daily lives.Enjoy a delicious home-cooked lunch prepared by a local female artisan, immersing yourself in authentic Vietnamese hospitality. After lunch, try your hand at painting your own hat or join in the hat-making process with guidance from skilled craftspeople.Complete your artisanal tour at the vibrant Quang Phu Cau incense village. Walk through the village center to observe family-scale incense production. Visit a household specializing in dyeing incense sticks and capture stunning photos of colorful incense bundles.

The experience culminates with a tour of the village's largest incense factory, where you'll witness the entire production process and gain insights into the lives of rural workers.17:00 - 17:30: Your journey concludes with a return to Hanoi

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. 1 city · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Comfortable Bus Transport
  • English Guide
  • Home-Cooked Lunch
  • 1 conical hat/ 1 person
  • 1 water bottle/ 1 person
  • Entrance Fees

What's Not Included

  • Drinks in meal
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips Are Optional

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • We will pick up travellers from their location in Hoan Kiem

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Hanoi..

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