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Full Day Quang Phu Cau Incense Village & Phung Xa Silk Village Tour from Hanoi
Overview
Discover two of Hanoi’s most unique craft villages on the Full Day Quang Phu Cau Incense Village & Phung Xa Silk Village Tour from Hanoi. This cultural day trip takes you beyond the city center to explore the colorful incense-making village of Quang Phu Cau and the traditional silk-weaving heritage of Phung Xa Silk Village.
At Quang Phu Cau, walk through village lanes filled with vibrant incense bundles, learn how local families make incense by hand, and capture beautiful photos of one of the most photogenic villages near Hanoi. After a local Vietnamese lunch, continue to Phung Xa, where artisans preserve silk weaving and lotus silk craftsmanship through delicate handmade techniques.
Ideal for culture lovers, photographers, families, and first-time visitors, this full-day Hanoi craft village tour combines artisan workshops, countryside scenery, local interaction, and authentic Vietnamese heritage in one rewarding day.
- Quang Phu Cau Incense Village: Explore one of the most colorful and photogenic craft villages near Hanoi, famous for its vibrant incense drying yards.
- Traditional incense-making experience: Meet local artisans and learn how incense sticks are split, dyed, dried, bundled, and prepared for temples, pagodas, and family altars.
- Phung Xa Silk Village: Visit a traditional silk village known for silk weaving, silkworm culture, mulberry silk, and distinctive lotus silk craftsmanship.
- Vietnamese local lunch: Enjoy countryside-style dishes featuring fresh local ingredients and authentic northern Vietnamese flavors.
- Hanoi craft village photography: Capture memorable photos of incense bundles, village lanes, weaving tools, handmade silk products, and peaceful rural landscapes.
- Northern Vietnam craft culture: Gain insight into traditional village life, family workshops, and handmade skills passed down through generations.
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Itinerary
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08:00 – Hotel Pick-up in Hanoi
Your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel in Hanoi and begin the journey to the city’s peaceful countryside. As you leave the busy streets behind, the scenery gradually changes to village roads, local markets, rice fields, and traditional houses.
On the way, your guide will share stories about Hanoi’s craft villages and explain how generations of local families have preserved their handmade skills while adapting to modern tourism and changing markets.
09:15 – Explore Quang Phu Cau Incense Village
Arrive at Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, one of the most colorful and photogenic craft villages near Hanoi. Known for its bright red, pink, and yellow incense bundles, the village offers a fascinating look into a craft closely connected with Vietnamese spiritual life.
Stroll through narrow village lanes and visit local production areas where incense sticks are made, dyed, dried, bundled, and packed by hand. Your guide will explain how incense is used in Vietnamese homes, temples, pagodas, and ancestor worship ceremonies, especially during festivals and Lunar New Year.
You will also have time to take photos of the vivid incense displays, often arranged in beautiful fan-shaped or circular patterns. On sunny days, the drying courtyards create some of the most memorable images of the Hanoi countryside.
10:45 – Visit a Local Incense Workshop
Continue to a family-run workshop where incense-making remains part of daily village life. Meet local artisans and learn more about the steps behind this traditional craft, from preparing bamboo sticks to arranging incense for drying.
Depending on the workshop schedule, you may have the chance to try simple hands-on activities such as arranging incense sticks or learning how incense bundles are prepared. This experience offers a closer connection with the people behind the craft, rather than only viewing the village as a photo stop.
12:00 – Local Lunch
Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant or village-style dining venue. The meal usually features home-style dishes such as rice, seasonal vegetables, soup, and meat or fish prepared with local flavors.
Vegetarian options are available upon request. After lunch, take a short break before continuing to the silk village in the afternoon.
13:15 – Transfer to Phung Xa Silk Village
After lunch, continue your countryside journey to Phung Xa Silk Village, a village known for its silk weaving heritage and connection to lotus silk craftsmanship.
Along the way, enjoy more views of Hanoi’s rural districts, where farming, family workshops, and traditional occupations still form an important part of daily life.
14:00 – Discover Silk Weaving and Lotus Silk Craftsmanship
Visit a local silk workshop and learn about the delicate journey from natural fiber to finished textile. Your guide and workshop host will introduce the process of raising silkworms, collecting silk thread, spinning, weaving, and creating handmade silk products.
Phung Xa is also associated with lotus silk, a rare and highly delicate material made from lotus stems. This craft requires patience, skill, and careful handwork, making it one of the most unique textile traditions in northern Vietnam.
During the visit, you can observe weaving tools, silk threads, handmade fabrics, and finished products. This stop is especially interesting for travelers who appreciate slow craft, sustainable textiles, local heritage, and meaningful artisan stories.
15:30 – Village Walk and Cultural Exchange
Take a gentle walk around the village to observe local life and understand how traditional skills are passed from one generation to the next. Your guide will help explain the differences between regular silk, mulberry silk, and lotus silk, as well as the challenges artisans face in preserving handmade production today.
You will also have time to browse locally made silk products and, if you wish, support the artisans by purchasing authentic handmade items directly from the village.
16:15 – Return to Hanoi
Say goodbye to Phung Xa and begin the drive back to central Hanoi. Sit back and relax after a full day of cultural discovery, colorful photography, local food, and hands-on craft experiences.
17:30 – Drop-off at Hotel
Return to your hotel in Hanoi. End of the Full Day Quang Phu Cau Incense Village – Phung Xa Silk Village Tour with Lunch.
Meeting & Pickup
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Important Information
Expand All- Meals or drinks not specifically outlined in the daily program
- Personal spending, including laundry, calls, or refreshments outside the itinerary
- Tips for guides and drivers (suggested: USD 3–5 per person per day)
If you need help arranging anything beyond the program, our team will be happy to assist.
Keep your luggage light and stay comfortable. We recommend bringing:
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, as village paths and workshop areas may be uneven
- Bring sunscreen, a hat, and water during hot months
- Choose neutral or traditional-style clothing if you want better photos at the incense village
- Ask before taking close-up photos of local people or private workshops
- Bring cash if you plan to buy handmade incense or silk products
- The incense drying displays depend on weather and production schedules, so the exact scenes may vary by day
Optional: snacks, a camera, and insect repellent for extra comfort.
Don’t worry — we’ll guide you with more details before your trip.
Payment
- A 30% deposit is needed to guarantee your booking.
- The remaining balance is due at least 10 days before departure.
- In case of cancellation, the deposit is non-refundable after booking confirmation.
Cancellations
In the event of cancellations, the following conditions will apply:
- More than 10 days before departure: 30% of total tour price
- 5–10 days before departure: 50% of total tour price
- 3–5 days before departure: 75% of total tour price
- Within 3 days before departure or no-show: 100% of total tour price
- Cancellation time is calculated based on working days (excluding weekends and public holidays)
Refunds
- Any applicable refunds will be processed after deducting relevant fees and banking charges.
- The time it takes to receive your refund may vary based on your payment provider.
- The itinerary may be adjusted due to flight schedules, weather conditions, or operational factors
- Peak season surcharge: Additional charges may apply for Christmas Eve (24 December) and New Year’s Eve (31 December) Gala dinners
- Public holiday surcharge: Applicable during major holidays such as Vietnamese public holidays (Reunification Day 30/4 – Labour Day 1/5, Lunar New Year/Tet)
- In unexpected situations, adjustments may be made with your comfort and safety in mind.
- Children aged 1–4 years: Free of charge (parents cover any applicable entrance fees)
- Children aged 5–8 years: Charged at 75% of the adult tour price
- Children aged 9 years and above: Charged at 100% of the adult tour price
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Customer Reviews
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LELeorma | Ireland
Apr 18, 2024A Well-Organized Cultural Day Trip from Hanoi
We found Auasia Travel online while looking for an authentic cultural tour near Hanoi, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. Mien was very helpful, responsive, and easy to communicate with throughout the booking process. Everything was well arranged, from the private transfer to the local guide, so our group felt comfortable and well taken care of.The ..More -
COColin C | Denmark
Apr 15, 2024A Beautiful Hanoi Craft Village Tour with Excellent Service
We had a fantastic experience with Auasia Travel while planning our trip in Vietnam. The tour was well organized, comfortable, and gave us a meaningful look into local life outside Hanoi. Our day visiting Quang Phu Cau Incense Village and Phung Xa Silk Village was a great mix of culture, photography, traditional crafts, and authentic village atmosphere.The incense ..More -
POPolina | Canada
Mar 15, 2024Excellent Private Hanoi Craft Village Tour with Auasia Travel
We highly recommend Auasia Travel for anyone looking for a reliable private tour company in Vietnam. From the first contact, Rose was wonderful to work with. She was patient, responsive, and very helpful with our requests before arrival, making sure the itinerary matched what we wanted and that every detail was well arranged.Our Quang Phu Cau Incense Village and Phung ..More
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