Authentic Craft Villages Near Hanoi
You can choose either the morning tour or the afternoon tour which suites you
Tour Overview:
Escape the busy streets of Hanoi and explore two of the most traditional craft villages in northern Vietnam. This half-day experience takes you deep into the countryside to witness the centuries-old art of conical hat making and incense production — with real local interaction and incredible photo opportunities.

Detailed Itinerary:
08:00 – 08:30/13:00 – 13:30 | Hotel Pick-up
Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and depart for the countryside.
09:30/14:30: | Quang Phu Cau Incense Village
Arrive at Quang Phu Cau, one of the most photogenic craft villages near Hanoi.
- Walk through vibrant incense-drying yards
- Visit a family specializing in dyeing incense sticks
- Learn about the incense-making process from bamboo splitting to fragrance mixing
- Take stunning photos of colorful incense bundles arranged in the sun
You will experience authentic rural life and understand how incense plays an important role in Vietnamese spiritual culture.
10:30/15:30:| Chuong Conical Hat Village
Continue to Chuong Village, a 300-year-old craft village famous for making Vietnam’s iconic conical hats (nón lá).
- Walk through the local market (if visiting on market day)
- Visit a local artisan’s home
- Observe the step-by-step process of hat making
- Learn about the cultural significance of the nón lá in Vietnamese life
This is a rare opportunity to see how a symbol of Vietnam is handmade using traditional techniques passed down for generations by local artists.
12:00/16:30 | Return to Hanoi. Head back to Hanoi city center.
13:00 – 13:15/17:30 – 17:45 | Hotel Drop-off. Arrive back at your hotel in the Old Quarter.
Trip ends. See you next time!
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