Incense village and Bat Trang ceramic village

Itinerary of Incense village and Bat Trang ceramic village:

Here’s a full-day itinerary for a combined tour of Quang Phu Cau Incense Village and Bat Trang Ceramic Village, two of the most photogenic and culturally rich craft villages near Hanoi. Perfect for travelers interested in traditional Vietnamese arts, photography, and rural charm.

🇻🇳 1-Day Tour: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM: Starting Point: Hanoi (Old Quarter or hotel)

🌸 Morning: Quang Phu Cau Incense Village

📍 Location: Ung Hoa District, ~35 km southwest of Hanoi

🕘 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM

✅ What to Expect:

• Stunning courtyards filled with colorful incense sticks drying in the sun (especially red and yellow hues)
• Meet local artisans who hand-roll and dye incense
• Learn about the traditional process of incense-making

🍜 Lunch Stop (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)

Option 1: Local eatery en route back to Hanoi

Option 2: Lunch in Bat Trang village (Vietnamese dishes like bún chả, phở, fried spring rolls)

🏺 Afternoon: Bat Trang Ceramic Village

📍 Location: Gia Lam District, ~13 km southeast of Hanoi

🕐 Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

✅ Activities:

• Explore traditional ceramic workshops
• Try your hand at pottery-making with a spinning wheel (fun and messy!)
• Shop for unique, hand-painted ceramics: cups, teapots, vases, and more
• Visit the Bat Trang Pottery Museum – modern and interactive

☕ Coffee or Souvenir Break (4:30 PM – 5:00 PM)

• Relax at a café in the village with tea or coconut coffee
• Pick up ceramic keepsakes

🚗 Return to Hanoi: 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM

You’ll arrive back in Hanoi before dinner time.