Chuong Village, a 300 years old village closed to Hanoi, is renowned for making Vietnam’s iconic nón lá, the traditional conical hat. The villagers of Chuong have mastered the art of crafting these hats from palm leaves, bamboo, and other natural materials across generations. These hats are well-known for their simplicity and practicality, serve as a powerful symbol of Vietnamese culture, and are commonly worn by farmers, market vendors, and tourists.

Quang Phu Cau Village is renowned for its traditional incense-making. Villagers here have been crafting fragrant incense sticks for centuries, using natural ingredients like resins, herbs, and essential oils.

When visiting Quang Phu Cau Village, you can see the interesting steps involved in making incense, from preparing bamboo sticks to making aromatic incense. The village’s artisans use techniques passed down through generations, and their products are highly valued for their quality and scent.

Ha Thai village has been the traditional village crafting lacquer for over 300 years. Lacquer production involves many stages, such as shaping wooden or bamboo items, applying layers of lacquer, polishing, and finally, decorating the objects with delicate motifs using eggshells, gold, silver, or other materials. The final product is known for its durability, gloss, and artistry.