Incense Village Tour: Vibrant Tet Experience

Discover the unique incense-making traditions of Vietnam’s Quang Phu Cau Incense Village. Experience the vibrant red and pink tint of millions of aromatic incense sticks and capture stunning photos during Lunar New Year.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hanoi Opera House - The tour guide and vehicle will pick up guests from their hotels to begin the Tour of Quang Phu Cau Incense Sticks Village and Hanoi Train Street. If hotel pickup is not required, guests can meet the tour guide and vehicle at the designated meeting point.
  • Quảng Phú Cầu - Visitors to Quang Phu Cau incense village will have…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • All entrance fees to sites
  • Tea or Egg coffee while waiting for the train
  • English Speaking tour guide
  • Private car transfer during your tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (recommended)
Additional Information

A visit to this unique Vietnam’s incense village is an absolute must! Hundreds of locals are seen painting and drying bamboo to create incense sticks.
Millions of aromatic incense sticks are dried outside, particularly on the days preceding Lunar New Year (also known as ‘Tet’), giving it a vibrant red and pink tint.
The village is a great choice for…

Location
Hanoi Opera House
Tràng Tiền
Those who do not need hotel pickup will come here to meet our driver and tour guide.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jayantika_g
May 11, 2024
Nice experience - It was good fun. Can took good care of us, especially my parents. The whole experience was pretty good!
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Roshni_n
Apr 11, 2024
Recommended - Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and very good. Tour company is very genuine. Will recommend everyone.
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Global02822871697
Mar 16, 2024
Vibrant Color - Quang Phu Cau's small display of incense bundles set out to dry in lovely designs is bursting with color. The red and magenta bundles are especially breathtaking. One of the women who sets up the bundles was a ray of joy, smiling and posing for pictures while she worked and with us. We got to see how bamboo is cut into size, how the incense is affixed to the sticks, and the multitude of warehouses storing bundles of bamboo soon to be turned into incense sticks. The drive from Hanoi is one hour each way, through countryside. My friend and I chose a private tour, so it was only us in the car with the guide and driver, enabling us to go at our own pace.
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Christoph
Nov 22, 2023
Photojournalists - The length of time was just right, we had enough time at both locations, our guide Bruno explained the process of making the incense sticks in detail and took excellent care of the photos. Nice ending at Train Street (drink is already included). Pick-up from the hotel and return transport was problem-free
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6ofeks
Nov 8, 2023
Tour experience - We had an amazing experience with this trip. Our tour guide was funy, informative. The incensevillage was impressive, a great place to have photos (make sure to check the weather to have tour. It should be dry weather, NO rain). The train street is also a unique experience. I really recommend this tour.
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Ngocha128
Jun 18, 2020
So beautiful and interesting! - So beautiful and interesting. It's a memorable experience when you wake up early in the morning and buy the most colorful flowers. There are thousands of flowers for your choice. It's hard to bargain in a wholesale market except you buy a large quantity.
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Lara_s
Apr 18, 2024
I recently booked a... - I recently booked a Viator tour for three people, expecting a comfortable van for our journey. However, our experience fell short of expectations. Despite booking for three persons, we were cramped into the backseat with me seated in the middle, which was incredibly uncomfortable, especially considering I had undergone neck surgery. The 50-minute drive was particularly challenging, and my neck was left hurting by the end of it. In terms of advice for future travelers, I recommend bringing your own bottled water, especially if you're visiting during hot weather, as it can be quite exhausting. Despite the discomfort during the journey, the tour itself was enjoyable. Exploring the train street and the enchanting Incense Village provided a fascinating glimpse into Hanoi's culture and traditions, making the overall experience worthwhile. However, I hope that Viator can improve their transportation arrangements to ensure a more comfortable journey for all travelers.
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From $22
up to 15 guests
2 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).