Craft villages near Hanoi: incense, conical hats and lacquer
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Around Hanoi, several villages still live from a craft: the incense village (Quang Phu Cau), famous for its pink and red bundles of sticks, the conical hat village, lacquer workshops, or the old village of Duong Lam. Half a day in a small group is enough.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the incense village?
In Quang Phu Cau, about an hour’s drive south of Hanoi.
How long should you allow?
Half a day for one or two villages, a full day if you add Duong Lam.
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