Top Hanoi Arts & Design

Leave the bustle of Hanoi behind and journey into the timeless charm of two traditional craft villages that preserve Vietnam’s rich heritage. In Chuong Village and Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, discover the age-old artistry of conical hat making and incense production, still thriving through generations. Meet skilled artisans, observe their meticulous techniques, and gain unique insights into rural life. Try your hand at painting and assembling your own conical hat under expert guidance, then bring home your handmade creation — a lasting keepsake of Vietnam’s cultural beauty.

Escape the bustle of Hanoi and enjoy a peaceful day exploring three of Vietnam’s most iconic craft villages. Visit Chuong, Ha Thai, and Quang Phu Cau, where generations of artisans have preserved the age-old traditions of conical hat making, lacquerware painting, and incense crafting. Meet skilled locals, learn their delicate techniques, and join hands-on workshops to paint lacquerware and create your own conical hat. Enjoy a delicious home-cooked Vietnamese lunch in a local house, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Conclude your journey with a handmade hat — a meaningful memento of Vietnam’s living craft heritage.

Escape the bustle of Hanoi and immerse yourself in Vietnam’s rich cultural traditions on this serene full-day craft village tour. Travel to Chuong, Ha Thai, and Quang Phu Cau — three iconic villages where ancient crafts have been lovingly preserved for generations. Discover the art of conical hat making, witness the delicate process of lacquerware painting, and explore the vibrant world of incense crafting. Meet local artisans, learn their time-honored techniques, and enjoy hands-on experiences such as creating your own conical hat and decorating lacquerware. Savor a home-cooked Vietnamese lunch in a welcoming local home, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available. Conclude your journey with a one-of-a-kind keepsake — a conical hat made by you — a beautiful reminder of Vietnam’s enduring craftsmanship and cultural soul.

Spend morning exploring the arts in Hanoi on this half-day tour that features on Vietnam’s artists. Your guide brings you to the Museum of Vietnamese Fine Art, then continues to the outskirts of Hanoi to the art studio of Dao Anh Khanh, a painter and performing artist. The artist shows you around the studio, which is a work of art in itself, and shares conversation about the artwork.