From Hanoi: Explore Incense Village, Conical Hat & Lacquer Art
Description
Escape the hustle of Hanoi on a peaceful day trip to three of Vietnam’s most cherished craft villages. Visit Chuong, Ha Thai, and Quang Phu Cau, where age-old traditions of conical hat making, lacquerware, and incense crafting are still lovingly preserved. Meet skilled artisans, learn their time-honored techniques, and join in hands-on workshops—paint your own lacquerware and weave a conical hat to take home. Midday, enjoy a delicious home-cooked Vietnamese lunch in a local family’s house, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Conclude your journey with a unique handmade conical hat, a meaningful keepsake of Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage.
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Itinerary
7:30 - 8:15 AM: Pick-up from your hotel or private address in Hanoi Old Quarter and departure to Ha Thai Village
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 souvenir.
Next, 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. 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.
17:30 - 18:00: Your journey concludes with a return to Hanoi Old Quarter. The trip end!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements, check your email or WhatsApp once you book the tour to confirm your pick up time.
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have a dietary requirement, kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
