Incense Village Tour: Vibrant Tet Experience

Discover the unique incense-making traditions of Vietnam’s Quang Phu Cau Incense Village. Experience the vibrant red and pink tint of millions of aromatic incense sticks and capture stunning photos during Lunar New Year.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hanoi Opera House - The tour guide and vehicle will pick up guests from their hotels to begin the Tour of Quang Phu Cau Incense Sticks Village and Hanoi Train Street. If hotel pickup is not required, guests can meet the tour guide and vehicle at this location (the meeting point).
  • Quảng Phú Cầu - Visitors to Quang Phu Cau incense village will…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • All entrance fees to sites
  • Tea or Egg coffee while waiting for the train
  • English Speaking tour guide
  • Private car transfer during your tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (recommended)
  • Special noddle soup (with beef or chicken): Extra 3 USD/person
Additional Information

A visit to this unique Vietnam’s incense village is an absolute must! Hundreds of locals are seen painting and drying bamboo to create incense sticks.
Millions of aromatic incense sticks are dried outside, particularly on the days preceding Lunar New Year (also known as ‘Tet’), giving it a vibrant red and pink tint.
The village is a great choice for…

Location
Hanoi Opera House
Tràng Tiền
Those who do not need hotel pickup will come here to meet our driver and tour guide.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Paolo_v
Sep 14, 2025
Great guide and wonderful places - Linh was a really great guide! Friendly, prepared and helpful. We spent some quality time with him. The driver also super helpful. Beautiful day.
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Tracey_l
Jun 22, 2025
Great tour, Thanks Sam! - I had an amazing day thanks to my wonderful guide, Sam. Sam went above and beyond—taking the time during our travels to point out sights, explain cultural practices, and highlight the differences between city life and rural life. On top of all that, Sam is also a fantastic photographer! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
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Irinash
Mar 27, 2025
Fun day with the amazing guide - We, 2 couples, enjoyed the private tour immensely. The initial correspondence was perfect. All our questions prior to the tour were answered. Nhet, our tour guide, was incredibly amazing, spoke good English and shared wealth of very interesting information with us. He was fun to have a tour with on our first day in Hanoi. The car was very clean and the driver was very courteous. The coffee and beer on the Train Street was so fun. All 4 of us highly recommend the tour agency and are very happy with everything. Thank you so much
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O5924hygunnars
Feb 17, 2025
Woeth the experience - A wonderful private tour to Incense Village, Conical Hat Village and Chinatown! Friendly, professional and fluent English speaking tour guide. We took beautiful photos in the colorful scenery of the incense village, visited and interacted with the local villagers. The company's service was excellent, ensuring a hassle-free trip. An experience not to be missed to discover the unique culture of Hanoi
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X6531ekluisat
Dec 23, 2024
Great experience - Our visit to the traditional villages and Train Street Cafe went smoothly. The guide's fluent English and engaging explanations were excellent. The prompt service and the opportunity to try pottery made this a unique and memorable adventure
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335leleh
Dec 20, 2024
Highly recommended - The private tour to the Incense Village, Hat Village and Train Street Cafe was unforgettable! The professional guide with excellent English skills made the trip worthwhile. The tour was well organized, with the opportunity to learn pottery—a truly worthwhile experience
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Wockc
Dec 15, 2024
Amazing - My trip to the incense and conical hat village was truly special! I took some great photos while learning about the traditional methods used to make incense and conical hats. The guide was very friendly, spoke very good English and was very knowledgeable. It was a great experience
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Ruf0la
Dec 7, 2024
very useful tour - Visit and learn about the culture of Vietnam with a private tour to the Incense Village, Conical Hat Village and Chinatown Coffee Shops. Immerse yourself in local crafts, watch artisans at work and sip coffee by the railway tracks. A unique and memorable cultural experience that combines tradition and adventure. Definitely worth the trip .
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Simmsg2024
Dec 5, 2024
Very good experience - We had a private tour for our group to Huong Village, Non La Village and experienced the fun of drinking coffee under the railway. We took beautiful photos amidst the vibrant colors of the incense village, a visual feast for all . Discovering traditional Vietnamese crafts and meeting friendly local artisans gave us a deep appreciation of their heritage. The half-day tour was well organized, perfectly balanced between education and fun. Interacting with the villagers added a personal touch, making the trip enriching. From start to finish, a perfect trip - highly recommended for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the culture and make unique memories
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Susan_l
Apr 4, 2025
Horrible experience - The tournguide was very unprofessional. She looked like she just rolled out of bed in her pj's, uncooked hair and half her fake nails missing. She did not appear to know the proper directions and the driver had to stop and ask directions several times. Our guide did not give us any information and did not have any activities set up for us. We just wandered random streets and alleyways. Trains trees was closed so we ended our tour early. This tour was a complete waste of time and a very odd experience. We weren't sure if the tour guide was hungover or still under the influence of whatever she was partaking of the night before.
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up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).