Hanoi 9-Hour Small-Group Tour of Incense Village, Hat Making & Lacquer Artisan
by Vietnam Village Vibes
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.₫1,384,616Overview
This small-group tour runs about nine hours and focuses on traditional crafts near Hanoi. It begins in Ha Thai village, known for lacquerware since the 1600s. You meet a local artisan who explains the lacquer process and guides you to make your own lacquer painting to take home. Next, the tour visits Chuong village, which is around 300 years old and famous for conical hat production. You walk through the village and may meet a Vietnam War veteran or other artisans. Lunch is a home-cooked meal prepared by a local woman. After eating, you can paint your own conical hat or try making one with help from the craftspeople. The final stop is Quang Phu Cau incense village, where you explore the village center and watch family workshops producing incense. You visit a household that dyes incense sticks and see colorful bundles, then tour the largest incense factory to observe the full production process and learn about rural workers’ lives. The tour ends with a return to Hanoi around early evening, with an option to be dropped off at Train Street or another location. The tour uses air-conditioned transport and includes bottled water, lunch, all fees, and one conical hat per person.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Vietnamese Lacquer Painting - Ha Thai Village
Start in Ha Thai village, known for lacquerware craftsmanship dating back to the 17th century. Meet a respected local artisan who will explain this traditional technique. Under their supervision, participants can create a lacquer painting to take home.
90 min
Chuong Village
Proceed to Chuong village, which has a 300-year history of conical hat making. Explore the village and, if available, visit a war veteran to hear Vietnam War stories or meet other artisans to learn about their daily routines. Enjoy a home-cooked lunch prepared by a local female artisan. Afterward, try painting a hat or participate in the hat-making process guided by experienced craftspeople.
150 min
Quang Phu Cau Incense Village
End the artisan visits at Quang Phu Cau incense village. Walk through the village center to observe small-scale family incense production. Visit a household that dyes incense sticks and take photographs of the colorful incense bundles. Finish with a tour of the village’s largest incense factory to see the full production process and learn about the lives of rural workers.
60 min
Incense Dyeing Household
Visit a household focused on dyeing incense sticks and photograph the colorful bundles. Complete the visit with a tour of the largest incense factory in the village, observing the entire incense-making process and gaining insight into the rural workforce.
60 min
Duờng Tau
Between 17:30 and 18:00, the trip ends with a return to Hanoi. There is an option to be dropped off at Train Street or another preferred location.
1 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Hanoi 9-Hour Small-Group Tour of Incense Village, Hat Making & Lacquer Artisan
by Vietnam Village Vibes
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.₫1,384,616Overview
This small-group tour runs about nine hours and focuses on traditional crafts near Hanoi. It begins in Ha Thai village, known for lacquerware since the 1600s. You meet a local artisan who explains the lacquer process and guides you to make your own lacquer painting to take home. Next, the tour visits Chuong village, which is around 300 years old and famous for conical hat production. You walk through the village and may meet a Vietnam War veteran or other artisans. Lunch is a home-cooked meal prepared by a local woman. After eating, you can paint your own conical hat or try making one with help from the craftspeople. The final stop is Quang Phu Cau incense village, where you explore the village center and watch family workshops producing incense. You visit a household that dyes incense sticks and see colorful bundles, then tour the largest incense factory to observe the full production process and learn about rural workers’ lives. The tour ends with a return to Hanoi around early evening, with an option to be dropped off at Train Street or another location. The tour uses air-conditioned transport and includes bottled water, lunch, all fees, and one conical hat per person.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Vietnamese Lacquer Painting - Ha Thai Village
Start in Ha Thai village, known for lacquerware craftsmanship dating back to the 17th century. Meet a respected local artisan who will explain this traditional technique. Under their supervision, participants can create a lacquer painting to take home.
90 min
Chuong Village
Proceed to Chuong village, which has a 300-year history of conical hat making. Explore the village and, if available, visit a war veteran to hear Vietnam War stories or meet other artisans to learn about their daily routines. Enjoy a home-cooked lunch prepared by a local female artisan. Afterward, try painting a hat or participate in the hat-making process guided by experienced craftspeople.
150 min
Quang Phu Cau Incense Village
End the artisan visits at Quang Phu Cau incense village. Walk through the village center to observe small-scale family incense production. Visit a household that dyes incense sticks and take photographs of the colorful incense bundles. Finish with a tour of the village’s largest incense factory to see the full production process and learn about the lives of rural workers.
60 min
Incense Dyeing Household
Visit a household focused on dyeing incense sticks and photograph the colorful bundles. Complete the visit with a tour of the largest incense factory in the village, observing the entire incense-making process and gaining insight into the rural workforce.
60 min
Duờng Tau
Between 17:30 and 18:00, the trip ends with a return to Hanoi. There is an option to be dropped off at Train Street or another preferred location.
1 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.