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From Hanoi to Incense Village, Hat Making and Lacquer Artisan
Hanoi
About
Escape the hustle of Hanoi on a peaceful day tour to three renowned traditional craft villages. Visit Chuong, Ha Thai, and Quang Phu Cau to explore the age-old arts of conical hat making, lacquerware, and incense. Along the way, meet local artisans, learn about their techniques, and experience hands-on activities like painting lacquer and crafting your own hat. Enjoy a delicious, home-cooked Vietnamese meal at a local’s house, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available. Take home a conical hat you made yourself—an unforgettable souvenir of Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage.
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All entrance fees
Tasty Home-cooked Vietnamese lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter
Amazing English speaking tour guide
01 water bottle/ per person
01 conical hat/ per person
Discover renowned handicraft villages: Lacquer Painting Village, Chuong Village, Incense Village
Personal Expenses & Beverages
Lacquer piece for experience purpose only. Taking it home will be applied a fee upon its size.
Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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From Hanoi to Incense Village, Hat Making and Lacquer Artisan
Hanoi
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$59.00
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About
Escape the hustle of Hanoi on a peaceful day tour to three renowned traditional craft villages. Visit Chuong, Ha Thai, and Quang Phu Cau to explore the age-old arts of conical hat making, lacquerware, and incense. Along the way, meet local artisans, learn about their techniques, and experience hands-on activities like painting lacquer and crafting your own hat. Enjoy a delicious, home-cooked Vietnamese meal at a local’s house, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available. Take home a conical hat you made yourself—an unforgettable souvenir of Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage.
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All entrance fees
Tasty Home-cooked Vietnamese lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter
Amazing English speaking tour guide
01 water bottle/ per person
01 conical hat/ per person
Discover renowned handicraft villages: Lacquer Painting Village, Chuong Village, Incense Village
Personal Expenses & Beverages
Lacquer piece for experience purpose only. Taking it home will be applied a fee upon its size.
Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above
Itinerary
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Old Quarter
7:30 - 8:15 AM: Pick-up from your hotel or private address in Hanoi Old Quarter and departure to Ha Thai Village
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Vietnamese Lacquer Painting - 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.
1 hour and 30 minutes
3
Chuong Village
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.
2 hours and 30 minutes
4
Quảng Phú Cầu
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.
2 hours
5
Old Quarter
17:30 - 18:00: Your journey concludes with a return to Hanoi Old Quarter. The trip end!
