Hanoi · Day tour
Hanoi Incense & Hat Village Half-Day Tour
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From
From $32 /person
Duration
Day trip (~5h)
Departure
Daily
Pickup
Hanoi Old Quarter (any hotel)
Group size
8-15 guests
Fitness
Easy
Type
Culture & heritage
Itinerary - Half Day
Stop 1
Chuong Village - conical hats
Stop 2
Quang Phu Cau Incense Village
The incense chain end to end: dye vats that turn the bundles crimson and magenta, drying yards where thousands of sticks fan open like flowers, and a look inside the biggest incense workshop in the village, still family-run. Bring the camera - the drying yards are the money shot.
Notes
- Half-day; private car + English-speaking driver + local guide
- Private-tour pricing available (from $138, quantity-based with group discounts)
✓ Included
- Private car transfer with English-speaking driver
- Entrance fees to both villages
- Local guide (village history + craftsmanship)
- Hands-on hat-making experience
- Bottled water
✕ Not included
- Personal expenses & souvenirs
- Meals & drinks not mentioned
🎒 What to bring
- Camera (colorful incense bundles are the highlight)
- Sun hat + sunscreen
- Cash for souvenirs / conical hats
Travelling with children
- Free for children under 5
- Full price from age 10
Good questions about this tour
What's the best time of day to photograph the incense village?
The incense bundles are laid out to dry through the day, so mid-morning to early afternoon on a dry, sunny day is when the colours pop most for photos. If your dates look rainy, we still run the tour and provide ponchos, but let us know and we can suggest the best time slot.
Do we actually make the conical hats ourselves, or just watch?
It's hands-on - you'll sit with the artisans in Chuong Village and try the shaping and stitching yourself, not just watch. It's great for kids and anyone who likes a bit of craft.
