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Explore Hanoi's highlights on a guided tour. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, and the Quang Phu Cau Incense Village. Or Visit Only Incense Village & Hat Village.

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in Hanoi's rich history and culture on a guided tour
• Chuong Conical Hat Village - home of Vietnam’s iconic hat to paint your own hat
• Explore the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology and discover Vietnam's diversity
• Discover the art of incense-making at Quang Phu Cau Incense Village
• Capture stunning photos of vibrant incense bouquets drying under the sun

Description

Option: Private Tour Hanoi: City Best Highlights & Incense Village & Hat Village Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter or the Opera House. Head to Tran Quoc Pagoda on West Lake, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi. Marvel at the centuries-old Bodhi tree gifted from India and feel the tranquil energy of this spiritual gem set against Hanoi’s largest lake. Next, visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Mausoleum, Stilt House, and One Pillar Pagoda. Learn about the life and legacy of Vietnam’s beloved leader, Ho Chi Minh. See the traditional stilt house where he lived and worked, a peaceful pond nearby, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda. Continue to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, showcasing the diverse cultural heritage of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. Explore indoor exhibits and an open-air section with life-size ethnic homes, including stilt houses from the northern highlands and the Central Highlands. (Note: Closed on Mondays; we’ll replace this with a visit to Bat Trang Pottery Village or the Vietnamese Women’s Museum.) Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch in the Old Quarter. After lunch, take a few moments to explore the area on foot, discovering the charm of Hanoi’s 36 historic streets, each named for the traditional crafts once sold there. Dive into Hanoi’s storied past and its unique sense of place that lives on today. In the afternoon, visit the Incense Village Hanoi. Connect with artisans and witness traditional incense-making firsthand. Learn the art of incense-making from skilled artisans, including splitting bamboo, dipping the sticks into bright dyes, drying them in the sun, and carefully coating them with aromatic herbal powder. Take part in rolling incense sticks by hand. Head to Chuong, a village that has been well-known for the craft of conical hat-making for over 300 years. Get an observe how conical hats are made and decorate a hat by painting it then bring it home as a souvenir. Option HALF DAY Group Tour : Visit 2 Villages: Conical Hat and Incense Craft Village + Train Street (optional) Duration: ~ 6 hours Morning from 7:45~13:30 Afternoon from 11:45~17:30 Discover Vietnamese handicrafts on an immersive, guided tour from Hanoi that will take you to meet a local artisan, discover a historical incense-making village, and learn about the conical hat-making process. Get a unique look at the local culture with this discovery of detailed artisanal crafts. Start with a pickup from Hanoi’s Old Quarter and head to Chuong, a village that has been well-known for the craft of conical hat-making for over 300 years. Get an observe how conical hats are made and decorate a hat by painting it then bring it home as a souvenir. Depart for the Quang Phu Cau village, which has been producing incense for more than 100 years. Take a walk to the center of the village. Back to the city center. First place for drop off: Hanoi Train Street. If you don't want to get drop off here, please wait in the car.

Includes

01 free conical hat for painting in the hat village and take it home as a personalized souvenir Some free incense sticks after you made incense sticks yourself Bottled water All entrance fees Professional local tour guide Hotel pickup and drop-off at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter area Visit to Vietnam Museum of Ethnology Visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest and the most stunning Pagoda in Hanoi

Important Information

• Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for walking Bring a camera for photography opportunities

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund