Hanoi’s incense village captivates travellers

Quang Phu Cau incense village has a history stretching over a hundred years. VNA Photo: Thành Phương

According to local residents, incense makers operate year-round, but during festivals and at Tet (the Lunar New Year), the atmosphere becomes even more vibrant and bustling. VNA Photo: Thành Phương

Turning traditional production processes into tourist attractions has helped change the lives of people in Quang Phu Cau incense village. VNA Photo: Thành Phương

What makes the incense from the craft village stand out is the use of entirely herbal ingredients, such as agarwood, cedrus, cypress, cinnamon, and others. VNA Photo: Thành Phương

Quang Phu Cau incense village is a destination chosen by many tourists when visiting Hanoi. VNA Photo: Thành Phương

Check-in spots not to be missed when visiting Quang Phu Cau incense village. VNA Photo: Thành Phương

Hanoi’s incense village captivates travellers

29/05/2025 16:01 GMT+

For over a century, the Quang Phu Cau incense village in Ung Hoa district, Hanoi, has preserved the traditional art of incense-making. In the closing days of the year, it transforms into a tourist destination, attracting both domestic and international visitors for sightseeing and check-in. VNA Photo: Thành Phương