Quang Phu Cau incense village is the best destination to visit for anyone who learn more about Vietnamese cuture and traditional crafts. This place is a place that its famous with its vibrant and fragrant incense sticks, bringing the unique experience. You will be captivated by the sight of incense sticks in the sun and the sweet scent of incences. 

Where is Quang Phu Cau Incense Village?

Quang Phu Cau is located on Ung Hoa district, Hanoi city. This is a famous Vietnamese village with the craft of incense-making.

If this is the first time you have gone here, you will be surprised due to the vibrant colors and aroma from incense bundles. They go along pathways, creating the landscape colorful allure and enchanting. 

So, Quang Phu Cau attracts many tourists and photographers from all over the world. You will have beautiful pictures from drying incense sticks that line the street.  Besides, traveling to this picturesque village, visitors get a glimpse into the traditional village in Vietnam. 

Girl holding conical hat taking photo at Quang Phu Cau incense village

The village has a history over a century of making incense. This traditional craft village remains a family tradition passed down through many generations. 

The image of incense is all too familiar with Vietnamese people. Incense has an important role in the culture and spiritual activities of Vietnamese. 

Visitors may easily see the incense which is used in temples, homes and ceremonies to honor ancestors and deities. 

Beauty scenery in Quang Phu Cau incense village

Visitors will have nice pictures and get the chance to learn about the traditional ways of making incense. 

You will have an opportunity to see your eyes the proceed to make incense. Besides, you are trying to create colorful incense with an artisan. 

Don't forget to take pictures at Quang Phu Cau. There are many beautiful angles for a nice photo. 

In addition, you will learn more about the bustling and vibrant lifestyle of the local people and hear the history of Quang Phu Cau incense village. 

On the way to this village, you will see many cars which are bringing incense to sell. 

Incense bundles arranged in an S shape - Map of Vietnam

A lot of large courtyards are fully colorful incense that are huge in size, which makes for a really beautiful scene.  The heads grouped together and the legs spread out, creating stunning flowers. 

The traditional incense in Hanoi is one of the best places to visit here, especially, local and international photographers. 

This village still produces some traditional crafts like pottery and basket weaving, but it is renowned for its incense. 

The ingredient to make the incense is from herbs, wood and resins. After drying, incense will be wrapped in paper or put in a holder. 

Best time to visit Quang Phu Cau

The best time to visit Quang Phu Cau incense village is around the Tet Holiday ( Lunar New Year) which is from December to February next year. 

The village will enhance incense manufacturing. You may see millions of fragrant incense sticks which are dried on the streets. This is the time that attracts tourists to come and take stunning photos. 

To the beautiful moment at this incense village, we advise you should go to the village around 10 am. Visitors will see the residents who spread the incense out to dry incense.

The captivating scenery gets livelier and poems. 

Happy couple having fun at traditional incense village in Hanoi

How to get to Quang Phu Cau incense village? 

The village of Quang Phu Cau is situated in the neighborhood of Hanoi. Depending on your preferences and financial situation, there are several routes to get from Hanoi to the countryside.

Quang Phu Cau is about 35km far away from Hanoi city. You can choose suitable transportations to get from Hanoi to Quang Phu Cau such as taxi, bus, or private car. 

The cheapest way is to go by bus. You go to the bus line 91 to Quang Phu Cau incense village from Hanoi. It takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour. 

Taking a taxi is the second way that you can choose. The price is from 15.000 VND/km. 

Renting a motorbike is the interesting choice. There are many motorbike car rental shops in Hanoi. You can go independently to Quang Phu Cau village. Visitors can explore the area on your schedule. 

Besides, you can book a half day tour in Quang Phu Cau incense village by private car. The driver will wait for you at the hotel and return to pick you up after your journey. 

Itinerary in Quang Phu Cau incense village in half day tour. 

8:00: The driver will pick you up at the hotel/homestay and get to Quang Phu Cau incense. 

9:30: We arrive in the village. Afterwards,  visitors walk around the village. You can see the local people make incense from bamboo. 

Besides, you can try an experiment to create the colorful incense by dipping the sticks in dye and drying them in the sun. 

Taking nice pictures with family, being friendly... or you may walk around the  village before coming back to Hanoi.

11:00: Arrive at your hotel. End the tour. Say goodbye. 

Quang Phu Cau incense village attracts visitors due to its a captivating blend of traditional craftsmanship and the peaceful beauty of the countryside. To experience the unique atmosphere in this village, you should visit near Tet, and snap photos with colorful surroundings.