Quang Phu Cau – Ha Thai Lacquer – Phuc Am Crafts – 1 Day

Tour Highlights

• Make incense in Quang Phu Cau.
• Craft lacquerware in Ha Thai village.
• Enjoy lunch at an artisan’s house.
• Create votive paper crafts in Phuc Am.
• Sip coffee at Train Street Café.

Uncover Hanoi’s traditional craftsmanship and local culture with this immersive Hanoi tours. Begin with a visit to Quang Phu Cau, where vibrant incense sticks line the streets. Continue to Ha Thai village to see exquisite lacquerware artistry, and then explore Phuc Am village’s votive paper crafts, symbolic in Vietnamese spiritual life. Wrap up at Train Street Café for coffee and the thrill of a passing train.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Tour Route: Quang Phu Cau Incense village – Ha Thai Lacquer village – Phuc Am Votive Paper Craft village – Train Street Café
Duration: 1 Days
Date: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish
Start/ End: Hanoi/ Hanoi
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us about your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

FULL ITINERARY

In The Morning

8:00 AM: Pick-up and Departure
Begin our journey with a pick-up from the hotel. Depart for the traditional craft villages outside Hanoi, where centuries-old techniques are still alive.
9:00 AM: Quang Phu Cau Incense village
Our first stop is Quang Phu Cau village, where incense sticks have been crafted for generations. Stroll through colorful alleys lined with incense drying in the sun, a truly vibrant and unique sight.

10:30 AM: Ha Thai Lacquer village
Next, travel to Ha Thai village, renowned for its lacquerware artistry since the 17th century. Explore the intricate process of creating lacquerware, a Vietnamese art form celebrated for its durability and beauty.

12:00 PM: Lunch at a Local Restaurant
Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, where we’ll savor regional flavors and specialties.

In The Afternoon

1:30 PM: Phuc Am Paper Craft village
After lunch, visit Phuc Am village, known for its votive paper crafts used in spiritual ceremonies and festivals. Learn how artisans create paper effigies, animals, and other symbolic items.

3:00 PM:
End our day with a stop at Hanoi’s famous Train Street Café, a narrow alley where trains pass just inches from local shops and cafes. Sip coffee while experiencing this unique, adrenaline-pumping sight of the train passing through the narrow streets.

4:00 PM: Return to Hanoi
After a day filled with cultural experiences and local insights, return to the hotel.

Inclusions:

• Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Experienced English-speaking guide
• Traditional Vietnamese lunch
• Coffee at Train Street Café
• Entrance fees and activities

Exclusions:

• VAT (Value added tax)
• Drinks in meal
• The lacquer piece is for painting purposes only. Bringing it home is NOT included
• Personal expenses NOT mentioned above