Incense Village Quang Phu Cau, Lang Huong tour

Full-Day Incense Village Tour Itinerary (Làng Hương - Quang Phu Cau)

Highlights

What to Expect on a Tour to Làng Hương?

A full-day tour to Làng Hương typically includes:

✅ Hotel pick-up in Hanoi (early morning departure).
✅ Scenic drive to the incense village (~1.5 hours from Hanoi).
✅ Guided village tour – learning about the traditional incense-making process, from selecting bamboo to drying, dyeing, and bundling incense.
✅ Hands-on experience – visitors can try rolling incense sticks under the guidance of skilled artisans.
✅ Photography time – capturing the iconic colorful incense drying in the sun.
✅ Visit to nearby craft villages, such as Chuong Conical Hat Village (famous for Vietnamese straw hats) or Ha Thai Lacquerware Village.
✅ Traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant or home.
✅ Return to Hanoi in the late afternoon.

Who is This Tour For?

📷 Photography lovers – Stunning images of incense drying in symmetrical patterns.
🏛️ Culture enthusiasts – A chance to learn about a centuries-old Vietnamese tradition.
✋ Hands-on travelers – Engage in making incense and interact with locals.
🌿 Spiritual & nature lovers – Experience the calming aroma of fresh incense and a serene village setting.

Itinenary

Full-Day Incense Village Tour Itinerary (Làng Hương - Quang Phu Cau)

This itinerary provides a detailed schedule for a full-day tour to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village (Làng Hương) near Hanoi, Vietnam.

Itinerary

🚗 Morning: Departure from Hanoi

7:30 - 8:00 AM – Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
Enjoy a scenic 1.5-hour drive through the countryside to Quang Phu Cau Village, located in Ung Hoa District, Hanoi.
9:30 AM – Arrive at the village and receive a brief introduction to the local culture and incense-making tradition.

🎨 Mid-Morning: Incense Village Exploration

9:45 - 11:30 AM – Walk through the colorful village and witness the meticulous process of making incense sticks.
Visit local workshops and observe artisans cutting, dyeing, and drying incense sticks in the sun.
Hands-on activity: Try making incense sticks with local craftsmen.
Photography time: Capture breathtaking images of incense sticks arranged in vibrant circular patterns.

🍜 Midday: Local Lunch & Relaxation

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM – Enjoy a delicious traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant or a family home.
Typical dishes include grilled pork, fresh spring rolls, rice noodles, and seasonal fruits.

🧑‍🎨 Afternoon: Explore Nearby Craft Villages (Optional) After lunch, you may choose to visit one or more additional cultural sites:

1️⃣ Chuong Conical Hat Village – Learn about the making of Vietnam’s iconic nón lá hats and try your hand at weaving.

2️⃣ Ha Thai Lacquerware Village – Watch artisans create intricate lacquerware and paint your own decorative piece.

🚘 Late Afternoon: Return to Hanoi

2:45 PM – Depart from the village.
4:00 - 4:30 PM – Arrive back in Hanoi, with drop-off at your hotel.

Tour Inclusions

✅ Private or shared transportation (air-conditioned vehicle)

✅ English-speaking guide

✅ Entrance fees & hands-on activities

✅ Traditional Vietnamese lunch

✅ Bottled water

Who is this tour for?

📷 Photography enthusiasts – Capture stunning visuals of the vibrant incense-making process.
🏛️ Culture & history lovers – Learn about Vietnam’s traditional handicrafts.
✋ Hands-on travelers – Engage in local crafts and interact with artisans.

📌 Notes:

This tour is available daily.
Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a hat are recommended.
Customization options are available for private tours.

📞 For bookings and inquiries, contact your preferred tour operator. info@rusticasia.com

📞WhatsApp: +84(0)386680989

Included

Meals

Breakfast at Hotel, Lunch on Tour or Dinner mentioned in the Itineraries

Transportation

A/C Vehicles, Speedy boat /Coach / Limousine D 'Car Hanoi - Halong Bay / Private Transfer Airport

Tour Guide

Professional - English Speaking Guide

Orientation Walks

Organised orientation walks at the towns, short Trekking

✅ Tour Inclusions

✔️ Private or shared transportation (air-conditioned car/van).
✔️ English-speaking tour guide.
✔️ Entrance fees & hands-on workshops (incense-making, conical hat decoration, or lacquerware painting).
✔️ Traditional Vietnamese lunch.
✔️ Bottled water.