A FULL-DAY JOURNEY THROUGH HANOI’S TRADITIONAL CRAFT VILLAGES

MORNING – INCENSE & CONICAL HAT VILLAGES

1. 08:00 Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and begin the journey to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village.

Walk through colorful bundles of incense drying in the sun, meet local craftsmen and learn how traditional incense sticks are made. There will be plenty of opportunities for photography along the way.

Continue to a nearby traditional conical hat village, where local artisans will introduce you to the different stages of making Vietnam’s iconic nón lá. You can also take part in the experience by decorating or making your own conical hat to take home as a personal souvenir.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Bat Trang.

AFTERNOON – BAT TRANG CERAMIC VILLAGE

Arrive at Bat Trang, one of Vietnam’s most famous traditional ceramic villages.

Explore the old village streets, pottery shops and local workshops while learning how ceramic products are created—from preparing the clay and shaping the pieces to decorating, glazing and firing.

Visit a working ceramic workshop and try the potter’s wheel yourself. You will also have the opportunity to design your own ceramic bowl or teacup.

Continue to the Center of Vietnamese Quintessential Handicraft, where contemporary architecture meets the long ceramic heritage of Bat Trang. Explore the exhibitions before heading to the rooftop area for views across the village and the Red River.

1. After the visit, relax on the drive back to Hanoi and return to your hotel at 17h00.

Inclusive services: A private car, tour guide, entrance fees and Lunch