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Incense Village & Conical Hat, Lacquer Art SMALL GROUP From Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnamby INCENSE VILLAGE HANOI TOUR

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 9 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: German, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

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Overview

Explore the rich craftsmanship of Vietnam on this full-day tour to three traditional villages. Start with the incense stick-making village, where local artisans share their techniques and traditions. Next, engage in the art of creating your own conical hat, a memorable keepsake from your journey. Savor a delicious home-cooked meal at a local artisan’s house or riverside restaurant before visiting the lacquer art village, where you can witness the intricate processes of producing lacquer art and even try your hand at painting. This immersive experience offers a unique glimpse into Vietnamese culture and craftsmanship. - Visit three vibrant villages renowned for their traditional crafts - Create your own conical hat and learn from local artisans - Enjoy a home-cooked lunch at a local artisan’s house or riverside restaurant - Optional drop-off at Train Street for an extended exploration

What's included

  • French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai-speaking tour guide for PRIVATE TOUR
  • Some free incense sticks after you made incense sticks yourself
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter area except the option “Local Guide”
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Professional local tour guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • 01 free conical hat for painting in the hat village and take it home as a personalized souvenir
  • Home-cooked authentic Vietnamese food by heart at home of local artisan. Both veg & non-veg are well-served. Full day trip includes lunch but excludes for half day trip.
  • Other drinks and personal expenses
  • Lacquer piece for painting purposes only
  • Your appreciation for the service of the tour guide and driver
  • The option “Local Guide in Incense Village” Just includes a local tour guide in incense village
  • The option “Local Guide in Incense Village” doesn’t include the car transfer

Itinerary

  1. 1

    INCENSE VILLAGE HANOI TOUR

    1.5 hours

    It is a popular, highly photographic destination where artisans arrange dried incense bundles into flower-like shapes, attracting visitors for cultural experiences, photography, and to witness traditional, eco-friendly, and natural, sun-dried, and hand-crafted, processes.

  2. 2

    INCENSE VILLAGE HANOI TOUR

    1.5 hours

    located about 30km southwest of Hanoi in Thanh Oai district, is a famous, 300-year-old traditional village renowned for producing Nón Lá (traditional Vietnamese conical hats). Visitors can watch local artisans create these hats and visit a unique, bustling hat market held periodically. Paint your own hat and take it home.

  3. 3

    Stop 3

    1 hour

    Ha Thai Lacquer Village is a renowned traditional craft village in Hanoi, Vietnam, that has specialized in the intricate art of lacquerware for over 200 years. Located approximately 15–20 kilometers south of downtown Hanoi in the Thuong Tin District, it was once known as the "village that serves the king" because it produced high-quality, sophisticated lacquer pieces for the royal court. Try making a lacquer painting art piece

  4. 4

    Hanoi Train Street

    1 min

    Hanoi Train Street is a famous, narrow residential alley along the railway tracks (primarily near Phùng Hưng and Trần Phú streets) where cafes operate just inches from passing trains. While it is a top, free-to-enter Instagram spot.

Meeting and pickup

please specify your hotel address in the old quarter

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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