Discover Vietnam’s craft villages: weave conical hats, paint lacquerware, and savor local cuisine on this immersive cultural day trip from Hanoi.
Discover Vietnam’s craft villages: weave conical hats, paint lacquerware, and savor local cuisine on this immersive cultural day trip from Hanoi.
- Old Quarter - 7:30 - 8:15 AM: Begin your day with a pick-up from your hotel or private residence in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, then set off for Ha Thai Village.
- Vietnamese Lacquer Painting - Ha Thai Village - Start your adventure in Ha Thai Village, famous for its lacquerware craftsmanship since the 17th century. Meet a renowned local artisan who…
- Old Quarter - 7:30 - 8:15 AM: Begin your day with a pick-up from your hotel or private residence in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, then set off for Ha Thai Village.
- Vietnamese Lacquer Painting - Ha Thai Village - Start your adventure in Ha Thai Village, famous for its lacquerware craftsmanship since the 17th century. Meet a renowned local artisan who will introduce you to this traditional art form. With their expert guidance, you’ll have the chance to create your own lacquer painting as a unique keepsake.
- Chuong Village - Continue your journey to the 300-year-old Chuong Village, known for its conical hat production. Explore the village and, depending on availability, either visit a war veteran to hear personal stories from the Vietnam War or meet other local artisans to learn about their daily lives. Savor a delicious home-cooked lunch prepared by a local female artisan, experiencing genuine Vietnamese hospitality. After lunch, try painting your own hat or participate in the hat-making process with guidance from skilled craftspeople.
- Làng Hương Chùa Mối - Quảng Phú Cầu - Conclude your artisanal tour at the lively Quang Phu Cau incense village. Stroll through the village center to observe family-scale incense production. Visit a household specializing in dyeing incense sticks and capture stunning photos of colorful incense bundles. The experience culminates with a tour of the village’s largest incense factory, where you’ll witness the entire production process and gain insights into the lives of rural workers.
Visit a household specializing in dyeing incense sticks and capture stunning photos of colorful incense bundles. The experience culminates with a tour of the village’s largest incense factory, where you’ll witness the entire production process and gain insights into the lives of rural workers.
- Old Quarter - 17:30 - 18:00: Your journey concludes with a return to Hanoi’s Old Quarter. The trip ends!

- All entrance fees
- Tasty Home-cooked Vietnamese lunch
- Pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Amazing English speaking tour guide
- 01 water bottle/ per person
- 01 conical hat/ per person
- Discover renowned handicraft villages: Lacquer Painting Village, Chuong Village, Incense Village
- All entrance fees
- Tasty Home-cooked Vietnamese lunch
- Pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Amazing English speaking tour guide
- 01 water bottle/ per person
- 01 conical hat/ per person
- Discover renowned handicraft villages: Lacquer Painting Village, Chuong Village, Incense Village
- Personal Expenses & Beverages
- Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above
- Lacquer piece for experience purpose only. Taking it home will be applied a fee upon its size.
- Personal Expenses & Beverages
- Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above
- Lacquer piece for experience purpose only. Taking it home will be applied a fee upon its size.
Escape the bustling city of Hanoi with a serene day trip to three of Vietnam’s most treasured craft villages. Explore Chuong, Ha Thai, and Quang Phu Cau, where the ancient arts of conical hat making, lacquerware, and incense crafting are lovingly maintained. Engage with talented artisans, discover their traditional methods, and participate in…
Escape the bustling city of Hanoi with a serene day trip to three of Vietnam’s most treasured craft villages. Explore Chuong, Ha Thai, and Quang Phu Cau, where the ancient arts of conical hat making, lacquerware, and incense crafting are lovingly maintained. Engage with talented artisans, discover their traditional methods, and participate in interactive workshops—create your own lacquerware and weave a conical hat to bring home. At midday, savor a delightful home-cooked Vietnamese meal at a local family’s residence, offering both vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices. End your adventure with a unique handmade conical hat, a meaningful memento of Vietnam’s vibrant cultural legacy.
- We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have a dietary requirement, kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.