Hanoi: Stone Cathedral or Hat & Incense Village _SMALL GROUP Afternoon: Hanoi Incense Village and Hat Village SMALL GROUP
ID: GYG1183971-O-1818955
Category:
Country: Bangladesh
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover Phat Diem Cathedral & its unique architecture. Visit Phuong Dinh bell tower & see artisans craft traditional conical hats at Chuong Conical Hat Village. Or Visit Incense Village & Hat Village
Private Tour: Phat Diem Cathedral & Conical Hat Making Village
Begin your day with a visit to Phat Diem Cathedral, a masterpiece of architecture that blends Eastern and Western styles. Admire the main church, 5 small churches, a bell tower, and an artificial stone cave. Take in the serene setting with a lake in front and a mountain behind.
Next, head to Chuong Village, renowned for its meticulous craftsmanship in making conical hats. Watch artisans skillfully weave palm leaves and bamboo into the distinctive conical shape, ensuring durability and elegance.
Learn about the detailed process, from selecting high-quality materials to adding finishing touches like embroidery or painting. Gain a deep appreciation for the craftsmanship involved in making each conical hat.
Option HALF DAY Group Tour : Visit 2 Villages: Conical Hat & Incense Craft Village + Train Street (optional)
Duration: ~ 6 hours
Morning from 7:45~13:30
Afternoon from 11:45~17:30
Start with a pickup from Hanoi’s Old Quarter and head to Chuong, a village that has been well-known for the craft of conical hat-making for over 300 years. Get an observe how conical hats are made and decorate a hat by painting it then bring it home as a souvenir.
Depart for the Quang Phu Cau village, which has been producing incense for more than 100 years. Take a walk to the center of the village and see how locals make incense on the artisanal, family scale.
First place for drop off: Hanoi Train Street. If you don't want to get drop off here, please wait in the car.
Highlights
- Admire the unique blend of Eastern and Western architecture at Phat Diem
- See the intricate carvings and stone structures of the main church
- Learn the art of incense-making from skilled artisans to make your own incense
- Immerse yourself in the rich culture & paint your own hat in Chuong Hat Village
- Watch artisans craft traditional conical hats at Chuong Conical Hat Village
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Phat Diem Cathedral combines Eastern and Western architectural styles
The construction of the cathedral took nearly 30 years
Chuong Village is renowned for its conical hat craftsmanship
INCLUDED
- Visit to Phat Diem Stone Cathedral
- Explore the unique architecture of Phat Diem Cathedral
- Visit to Phuong Dinh bell tower
- Visit to the main church
- Visit to Trai Tim Duc Me Stone Church
- Observation of traditional conical hat making in Chuong Village
- Incense crafting activity
- Visit to Chuong Hat Village
- Observation of conical hat making process
- 01 free conical hat for painting in the hat village and take it home as a personalized souvenir
- Some free incense sticks after you made incense sticks yourself
- Bottled water
- All entrance fees
- Professional local tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter area
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses and Optional Tips
- Surcharge for Lunar New Year ( 250.000 vnd / person from 16/02/2026 - 19/02/2026 )
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.