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An Exploring Day: Quang Phu Cau, Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train Street

QUANG PHU CAU - HANOI OLD QUARTER - TRAIN STREET

MORING: QUANG PHU CAU

Quang Phu Cau is a famous traditional craft village in Hanoi, Vietnam, known for making incense sticks. The village is located about 35 km southwest of Hanoi, in Ung Hoa District.

What Makes Quang Phu Cau Special?

  • The village has been making incense sticks for over 100 years, producing colorful bundles that create a mesmerizing sight when laid out to dry.
  • It is one of the most photogenic places near Hanoi, attracting photographers and tourists looking to capture its vibrant scenery.
  • The incense is crafted from bamboo, dyed in bright red, pink, and yellow hues, and used for spiritual rituals across Vietnam.

 

 

AFTERNOON: HANOI WALKING STREET FOOD TOUR WITH TRAIN STREET 

This food tour is a perfect blend of Hanoi’s best street food, hidden alleys, and the unique experience of Train Street—where a train passes through a narrow residential street just inches away from houses.

DETAILED ITINERARY DAYTOUR

MORING: Driver and tour guide picks you up at your hotel and head out of Hanoi by car,

Arriving in Quang Phu Cau. By this time, the villagers have already set out incense to dry in various formations, and we’ll get pictures of people working among this sea of red. We’ll have time to capture a variety of shots of the workers in action.

Quang Phu Cau

We also venture further into the village workshops, shooting images of the incense-making process, including bamboo chopping, dipping the sticks in dye, and the creation of incense paste. We’ll take more images of the friendly locals who have worked on producing incense in this village for generations. We leave the village at noon, as the workers are preparing for lunch, and head back to Hanoi.

AFTERNOON: Discover Hanoi like a true local! Our Food Tour is not just about indulging in the city’s iconic dishes—it’s a journey through its culture, history, and hidden treasures that most tourists miss.

🌟 What’s on the Menu?

Savor Hanoi’s most beloved dishes, all carefully selected to showcase the city’s culinary excellence:

  • Phở: Vietnam’s world-famous noodle soup.
  • Bún Chả: Grilled pork and vermicelli, a dish that captivated even President Obama!
  • Bánh Mì: A perfect blend of French and Vietnamese flavors in a crispy baguette.
  • Nem Rán: Crispy spring rolls with delightful fillings.
  • Cà Phê Trứng: Hanoi’s signature creamy egg coffee.Food Tour With Jenny

Dessert: End with a choice of chè or fruit yogurt for a sweet finish.

🚂 Unique Highlight: Train Street Experience

Hanoi Walking Tour

Note: This street food menu can be adjusted to meet your own taste & interests.

All the pictures will be taken by Jenny, your friend in Vietnam!

Inclusion

 

  • Transportation in tour
  • Entrance fee
  • Local English-speaking guide along the trip
  • 6-7 food/drinks for walking street food tour
Not inclusion
  • Travel insurance
  • Beverages for meals and other personal expense
  • Tip for driver and tour guide