Why to visit Discover Traditional Incense Making
Incense making is among the oldest crafts within the repertoire of Vietnamese culture. The incense used in spiritual rituals, temple offerings, and daily prayers has much cultural and religious significance. There are villages, like Quang Phu Cau near Hanoi, which specialise in this product and hence offer opportunities to visitors to come closer to the traditional art.
Experience Traditional Incense Making
Observe artisans in making incense by hand from natural materials, including bamboo, tree bark, and fragrant herbs.
Things To Do:
- Learn how incense is made step by step.
- Roll and dry the incense sticks for yourself.
- Take amazingly colourful pictures of bright incense bundles laid out in colourful patterns.
- Buy locally-made incense as a souvenir.
Other Things to Do Nearby
- Local Markets: Go shopping for handicrafts and souvenirs.
- Temple Visits: Understand the spiritual significance of incense in Vietnamese culture.
- Vietnamese Tea: Most of these incense villages have herbal teas.
Places Around
- Quang Phu Cau Incense Village (Hanoi): 35 km away
- Hue's Traditional Craft Villages: incense-making was very famous around Central Vietnam.
- Perfume Pagoda: A spiritual spot where incense plays a significant role in the rituals.
Visitor Information
- Entrance Fee: Free, but there may be a small fee for guided tours in some workshops.
- Best Season: Dry season, from October to April, when the skies are clear and the weather is pleasant.
- Average Duration: 1-2 hours
Distance
From Hanoi: ~35 km, 45 minutes by car.
