Half-Day Tour | Hanoi Countryside and Traditional Craft Villages

— GENERAL INFORMATION —

Tour Type: Half-Day Tour.

Tour Style: Cultural Exploration & Traditional Craft Experience.

Destination: Ha Noi Countryside. 

Departure time:

• Morning Tour:7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
• Afternoon Tour: 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Duration: 5.5 hours.

Language: English-speaking guide.

Meeting point: The guide and driver will pick you from designated pick-up points based on your hotel address (due to the regulation of transportation from 16-seated not allow to enter Old Quarter area)
*Note: Please arrive at your selected meeting point on time to avoid missing the departure. As this is a shared group tour, the vehicle will wait for a maximum of 5 minutes at each pick-up point.

 

– ABOUT THIS SERVICE –

Step beyond Hanoi and discover the colorful traditions behind two of Vietnam’s most iconic handicrafts.

Journey to Chuong Village, where generations of artisans have preserved a 300-year-old conical hat-making tradition, before exploring Quang Phu Cau, a century-old incense village famous for its vibrant displays and fascinating rural craftsmanship. Discover the traditional craftsmanship of Vietnam on a half-day journey to Chuong Village and Quang Phu Cau Village. In Chuong Village, explore the 300-year-old tradition of conical hat making, meet local artisans, and see how these iconic Vietnamese hats are carefully crafted.

Continue to Quang Phu Cau, a century-old village renowned for its vibrant incense-making heritage. Visit local households, admire colorful incense bundles, and explore the village’s largest incense factory to learn about the complete production process and the daily lives of rural workers. With convenient pick-up and drop-off, this cultural experience offers a fascinating glimpse into Vietnam’s traditional crafts and countryside life.

 

– ITINERARY –

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM/12:00 -12:30 PM: Our driver and guide will pick you up at your hotel to start the Hat & Incense making trip. 

First, we'll visit the historic Chuong village, renowned for its 300-year-old tradition of conical hat making. Here, you'll meet local artisans and observe the intricate process of crafting these iconic Vietnamese hats.

 

Next, we'll head to the century-old Quang Phu Cau village, famous for its vibrant incense craft. Stroll through the village center, witnessing families engaged in small-scale incense production. You'll visit a specialist household that dyes incense sticks, offering perfect photo opportunities of colorful incense bundles. The tour culminates with a visit to the village's largest incense factory. Here, you'll get an in depth look at the entire incense-making process, from raw materials to finished products, and gain insights into the lives of rural workers.

 

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM/5:00 – 5:30 PM: Get on the shuttle bus to go back to Hanoi. The tour ends.
 

 

INCLUDED:

• Roundtrip pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi.
• English-speaking tour guide.
• Entrance fees.

 

EXCLUDED:

• Personal expenses.
• Tips and gratuities for the tour guide and driver.
• Food and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary.