Visits: Incense Village, Conical Hat Village, Lacquerware Village
Optional Drop-off: Train Street Hanoi
Pick-up Time: 7:45 – 8:15 AM
After being picked up from your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter, your guide will take you to the first stop: a traditional incense-making village. Here, you'll learn about the art of incense-making from local artisans and walk around the village for colorful photo opportunities.
Next, a 15-minute drive will take you to the conical hat village. Not only will you observe how the famous “non la” is crafted, but you will also have the opportunity to create and decorate your own hat – a memorable souvenir to take home.
The journey continues to a peaceful riverside home or local restaurant, where you will enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch prepared by the locals.
In the afternoon, you will visit a lacquerware village – home to the refined art of Vietnamese lacquer. At a family-run workshop, you'll see how lacquer paintings and products are made. You may also try your hand at painting if you wish.
At the end of the program, the vehicle will bring you back to central Hanoi. You may opt to stop by the famous Train Street for a coffee and photos (at your own expense).
Visits: Conical Hat Village and Incense Village
Optional Drop-off: Train Street Hanoi
Duration: ~6 hours
Morning Option: 7:45 – 13:30
Afternoon Options: 11:45 – 17:30
The tour starts with a hotel pick-up in the Hanoi Old Quarter. Your first stop is Chuong Village – famous for its 300-year-old tradition of making conical hats. Meet local artisans and learn about the detailed process of creating these iconic hats.
Next, you will visit Quang Phu Cau Village – famous for over 100 years of incense-making. Walk through the heart of the village, where locals dye and dry vibrant incense sticks in courtyards and alleys. Then, continue to a large incremental workshop to observe the full production process from start to finish. You can purchase handmade incense bundles directly from the source as souvenirs.
After the visit, you will return to Hanoi. You can choose to stop at Train Street for coffee and photos (at your own expense).
Note: If you choose to stop at Train Street, please arrange your own transportation back to your hotel.
VIETNAMESE HANDICRAFT VILLAGES
– A CULTURAL EXPERIENCE -
OPTION 1: FULL-DAY PROGRAM – VISIT 3 VILLAGES WITH HOME-COOKED LUNCH EXPERIENCE
Visits: Incense Village, Conical Hat Village, Lacquerware Village
Optional Drop-off: Train Street Hanoi
Pick-up Time: 7:45 – 8:15 AM
After being picked up from your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter, your guide will take you to the first stop: a traditional incense-making village. Here, you’ll learn about the art of incense-making from local artisans and walk around the village for colorful photo opportunities.
Next, a 15-minute drive will take you to the conical hat village. Not only will you observe how the famous “nón lá” is crafted, but you will also have the chance to create and decorate your own hat – a memorable souvenir to take home.
The journey continues to a peaceful riverside home or local restaurant, where you will enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch prepared by the locals.
In the afternoon, you will visit a lacquerware village – home to the refined art of Vietnamese lacquer. At a family-run workshop, you'll see how lacquer paintings and products are made. You may also try your hand at painting if you wish.
At the end of the program, the vehicle will bring you back to central Hanoi. You may opt to stop by the famous Train Street for a coffee and photos (at your own expense).
OPTION 2: HALF-DAY PROGRAM – VISIT 2 VILLAGES (NO LUNCH INCLUDED)
Visits: Conical Hat Village and Incense Village
Optional Drop-off: Train Street Hanoi
Duration: ~6 hours
The tour starts with a hotel pick-up in the Hanoi Old Quarter. Your first stop is Chuong Village – famous for its 300-year-old tradition of making conical hats. Meet local artisans and learn about the detailed process of creating these iconic hats.
Next, you will visit Quang Phu Cau Village – renowned for over 100 years of incense-making. Walk through the heart of the village, where locals dye and dry vibrant incense sticks in courtyards and alleys. Then, continue to a large incense workshop to observe the full production process from start to finish. You can purchase handmade incense bundles directly from the source as souvenirs.
After the visit, you will return to Hanoi. You can choose to stop at Train Street for coffee and photos (at your own expense).
Note: If you choose to stop at Train Street, please arrange your own transportation back to your hotel.
Includes:
Visits: Incense Village, Conical Hat Village, Lacquerware Village
Optional Drop-off: Train Street Hanoi
Pick-up Time: 7:45 – 8:15 AM
After being picked up from your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter, your guide will take you to the first stop: a traditional incense-making village. Here, you'll learn about the art of incense-making from local artisans and walk around the village for colorful photo opportunities.
Next, a 15-minute drive will take you to the conical hat village. Not only will you observe how the famous “non la” is crafted, but you will also have the opportunity to create and decorate your own hat – a memorable souvenir to take home.
The journey continues to a peaceful riverside home or local restaurant, where you will enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch prepared by the locals.
In the afternoon, you will visit a lacquerware village – home to the refined art of Vietnamese lacquer. At a family-run workshop, you'll see how lacquer paintings and products are made. You may also try your hand at painting if you wish.
At the end of the program, the vehicle will bring you back to central Hanoi. You may opt to stop by the famous Train Street for a coffee and photos (at your own expense).
Visits: Conical Hat Village and Incense Village
Optional Drop-off: Train Street Hanoi
Duration: ~6 hours
Morning Option: 7:45 – 13:30
Afternoon Options: 11:45 – 17:30
The tour starts with a hotel pick-up in the Hanoi Old Quarter. Your first stop is Chuong Village – famous for its 300-year-old tradition of making conical hats. Meet local artisans and learn about the detailed process of creating these iconic hats.
Next, you will visit Quang Phu Cau Village – famous for over 100 years of incense-making. Walk through the heart of the village, where locals dye and dry vibrant incense sticks in courtyards and alleys. Then, continue to a large incremental workshop to observe the full production process from start to finish. You can purchase handmade incense bundles directly from the source as souvenirs.
After the visit, you will return to Hanoi. You can choose to stop at Train Street for coffee and photos (at your own expense).
Note: If you choose to stop at Train Street, please arrange your own transportation back to your hotel.
VIETNAMESE HANDICRAFT VILLAGES
– A CULTURAL EXPERIENCE -
OPTION 1: FULL-DAY PROGRAM – VISIT 3 VILLAGES WITH HOME-COOKED LUNCH EXPERIENCE
Visits: Incense Village, Conical Hat Village, Lacquerware Village
Optional Drop-off: Train Street Hanoi
Pick-up Time: 7:45 – 8:15 AM
After being picked up from your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter, your guide will take you to the first stop: a traditional incense-making village. Here, you’ll learn about the art of incense-making from local artisans and walk around the village for colorful photo opportunities.
Next, a 15-minute drive will take you to the conical hat village. Not only will you observe how the famous “nón lá” is crafted, but you will also have the chance to create and decorate your own hat – a memorable souvenir to take home.
The journey continues to a peaceful riverside home or local restaurant, where you will enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch prepared by the locals.
In the afternoon, you will visit a lacquerware village – home to the refined art of Vietnamese lacquer. At a family-run workshop, you'll see how lacquer paintings and products are made. You may also try your hand at painting if you wish.
At the end of the program, the vehicle will bring you back to central Hanoi. You may opt to stop by the famous Train Street for a coffee and photos (at your own expense).
OPTION 2: HALF-DAY PROGRAM – VISIT 2 VILLAGES (NO LUNCH INCLUDED)
Visits: Conical Hat Village and Incense Village
Optional Drop-off: Train Street Hanoi
Duration: ~6 hours
The tour starts with a hotel pick-up in the Hanoi Old Quarter. Your first stop is Chuong Village – famous for its 300-year-old tradition of making conical hats. Meet local artisans and learn about the detailed process of creating these iconic hats.
Next, you will visit Quang Phu Cau Village – renowned for over 100 years of incense-making. Walk through the heart of the village, where locals dye and dry vibrant incense sticks in courtyards and alleys. Then, continue to a large incense workshop to observe the full production process from start to finish. You can purchase handmade incense bundles directly from the source as souvenirs.
After the visit, you will return to Hanoi. You can choose to stop at Train Street for coffee and photos (at your own expense).
Note: If you choose to stop at Train Street, please arrange your own transportation back to your hotel.
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