Conical Hat & Incense Craft Villages Tour – Full Day with Lunch

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Conical Hat & Incense Craft Villages Tour offers a unique opportunity to explore two of Vietnam’s most traditional craft villages in one day. This full-day cultural journey takes you to Quang Phu Cau incense village, home to more than a century of incense-making, and Chuong Village, famous for conical hat craftsmanship for over 300 years. Along the way, you’ll enjoy hands-on experiences, meet local artisans, learn the stories behind their crafts, and capture stunning photographs. The tour also includes lunch, entrance tickets, an experienced guide, comfortable transportation, and visits to the Temple of Literature and the historic Hoa Lo Prison Museum.

Day by day itinerary

07:30 – Pick-up from Hanoi Old Quarter / Opera House

Depart Hanoi and enjoy a 1.5-hour scenic drive to the traditional craft villages.

09:30 – Quang Phu Cau Incense Village

Visit the 100-year-old incense-making village
Watch local families produce incense by hand
Explore colorful outdoor incense displays
Perfect spot for impressive photos
Learn about the craft and daily life of artisans

10:15 – Chuong Conical Hat Village

Discover a 300-year-old conical hat–making community
Meet skilled artisans and observe each step of nón lá crafting
Try drawing your own design on a hat and take it home as a souvenir

12:45 – Vietnamese Lunch (Full-Day Tour Only)

Enjoy 8 delicious Vietnamese dishes at a local restaurant.

13:30 – Temple of Literature

Explore Vietnam’s first university, founded in the 11th century.

15:00 – Hoa Lo Prison Museum (“Hanoi Hilton”)

Learn about its history from the French colonial period to the Vietnam War.

16:00–16:30 – Tour Ends

Return to your hotel or optional drop-off at Train Street.

Inclusions

Meals

Lunch

Transport

Limousine round-trip transfer

Accommodation

N/A

Included activities

Included

Shuttle bus (16–29 seats)
Experienced English-speaking guide
Bottled water
Entrance tickets
A conical hat (painted by tourist)

Excluded

Tips for guide & driver
Personal expenses

Tour Price

Tour Type	Transport	Price
Half-Day Village Tour (No Lunch)	Shuttle Bus	40 USD/pax
Full-Day Village + Temple of Literature + Hoa Lo Prison (With Lunch)	Shuttle Bus	60 USD/pax

FAQs

1. How long does the Conical Hat & Incense Craft Villages Tour last?

The full-day tour lasts approximately 8 hours, including lunch and visits to major cultural sites.

2. Do I get to make or decorate a conical hat?

Yes. At Chuong Village, you can draw on your own hat and take it home as a souvenir.

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