Perfume Pagoda & Quang Phu Cau Incense Village | 1-Day Tour | Departure from Hanoi

Depart from Hanoi and head to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, a traditional craft village with more than 100 years of incense-making history. Upon arrival, enjoy a walking tour through the village center, visiting local workshops and family-run homes where incense is still made by hand. Meet local artisans specializing in incense-stick dyeing and admire the vibrant bundles of colorful incense displayed throughout the village. Learn about the traditional incense-making process and gain an insight into the daily life of the local community before continuing to Huong Pagoda. Arrive at Duc Wharf and take an electric car to the boat pier, where you will board a traditional boat for a peaceful one-hour journey along Yen Stream, passing scenic rice fields and impressive limestone cliffs along the way. Continue to Thien Tru Pagoda, also known as Heaven Kitchen, and explore the nearby ancient temples. After descending the mountain, enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, hike up the mountain or take the optional cable car to reach Huong Tich Cave, also known as Perfume Pagoda, the spiritual heart of the Huong Pagoda complex. After exploring the cave and surrounding area, return to Thien Tru Quay to visit nearby temples, take memorable photos, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere before boarding the boat back to Duc Wharf. Finally, transfer back to Hanoi and arrive at your hotel, bringing the tour to an end with unforgettable memories of Quang Phu Cau and one of Vietnam’s most iconic pilgrimage destinations.