Explore Vietnam’s craft villages: make conical hats, paint lacquerware, and savor local cuisine. Experience authentic culture and create lasting memories.
Explore Vietnam’s craft villages: make conical hats, paint lacquerware, and savor local cuisine. Experience authentic culture and create lasting memories.
- Old Quarter - 7:30 - 8:15 AM: Guests will be picked up from their hotel or private address in Hanoi Old Quarter and depart for Ha Thai Village.
- Vietnamese Lacquer Painting - Ha Thai Village - Begin the adventure in Ha Thai village, famous for its lacquerware craftsmanship since the 17th century. Meet a renowned local artisan who will…
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Old Quarter - 7:30 - 8:15 AM: Guests will be picked up from their hotel or private address in Hanoi Old Quarter and depart for Ha Thai Village.
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Vietnamese Lacquer Painting - Ha Thai Village - Begin the adventure in Ha Thai village, famous for its lacquerware craftsmanship since the 17th century. Meet a renowned local artisan who will introduce this traditional art form. Under their expert guidance, participants will have the chance to create their own lacquer painting as a unique keepsake.
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Chuong Village - Continue the journey to the 300-year-old Chuong village, known for its conical hat making. 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. Enjoy a delicious home-cooked lunch prepared by a local female artisan, offering an authentic taste of Vietnamese hospitality. After lunch, try painting your own hat or join in the hat-making process with guidance from skilled craftspeople.
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Là ng Hương Chùa Mối - Quảng Phú Cầu - Conclude the 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 guests will 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 guests will witness the entire production process and gain insights into the lives of rural workers.
- Old Quarter - 17:30 - 18:00: The journey concludes with a return to Hanoi Old Quarter. The trip ends!

- All entrance fees
- Tasty Home-cooked Vietnamese lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle 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
- Air-conditioned vehicle 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
- Lacquer piece for experience purpose only. Taking it home will be applied a fee upon its size.
- Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above
- Personal Expenses & Beverages
- Lacquer piece for experience purpose only. Taking it home will be applied a fee upon its size.
- Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above
Escape the hustle of Hanoi and enjoy a peaceful day trip to three of Vietnam’s renowned craft villages. Explore the age-old art of conical hat making in Chuong, the beautiful lacquerware in Ha Thai, and the aromatic incense in Quang Phu Cau. Engage with talented artisans, observe their skills firsthand, and have a go at painting lacquer or making your…
Escape the hustle of Hanoi and enjoy a peaceful day trip to three of Vietnam’s renowned craft villages. Explore the age-old art of conical hat making in Chuong, the beautiful lacquerware in Ha Thai, and the aromatic incense in Quang Phu Cau. Engage with talented artisans, observe their skills firsthand, and have a go at painting lacquer or making your own conical hat. Relish a delightful, home-cooked Vietnamese meal in a local residence, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices available. Conclude the day with a unique souvenir—the conical hat you crafted—an everlasting symbol 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.