Discovering Hanoi’s famous incense making village
The craft village with a tradition of more than 100 years impresses visitors for its space that is filled with vibrant colors such as blue, red, yellow, etc. of beautifully shaped bouquets of incense.
About 35km from Hanoi center, Quang Phu Cau village in Hanoi’s Ung Hoa suburban district is known for its traditional craft of making incense sticks for more than 100 years.
The village’s products are popular in Vietnam and also exported to many countries such as China, India, Malaysia, ... (Photo: Hoai Nguyen).
Photo: Hoai Nguyen
In recent years, Quang Phu Cau has become a tourist destination. The village has appeared on a number of international newspapers and news agencies such as AFP (France) or South China Morning Post (China).
Photo: Hoang Hieu
A Vietnamese map created by incense sticks. (Photo: Rot's Blog).
The entrance fees are VND 50,000 to VND 100,000/person.
Photo: Chu Duc Giang