With the brightly arranged bundles of incense drying in the sun, the space here brings a beauty that is both simple and attractive, like a vivid picture of a craft village that is over a hundred years old.
Tran Van Chung, a tourist from Hanoi, shared: "This time, I decided to bring a Chinese friend to visit the incense village. I want him to understand more about the beauty of traditional Vietnamese craft villages, as well as experience one of the typical destinations of Hanoi."
The first impression of visitors is the bright red color of the incense sticks arranged in circles, spreading across the large yards.
Arriving in Quang Phu Cau, the first thing that strongly impressed Chung was the brilliant red color of the bundles of incense sticks arranged in circles, spreading over the large yards. The bright color of the dried incense combined with the gentle fragrance of agarwood powder, cinnamon, star anise and natural herbs created a space that was both artistic and peaceful.
"Although the weather that day was not very favorable, the space here still gave a very special feeling. The people's life was peaceful, simple but full of vitality. I will definitely come back one day soon to witness and experience the traditional incense making process here," Chung excitedly said.
Not only outstanding for its visual beauty, Quang Phu Cau incense village also preserves profound cultural values.
Not only outstanding for its visual beauty, Quang Phu Cau incense village also preserves profound cultural values. Incense sticks are made from natural materials, do not contain toxic chemicals, bring a gentle fragrance, burn evenly and retain the scent for a long time. In particular, with the diversity of designs, the products here are suitable for many purposes, from worship to decorating living spaces.
For generations, incense sticks have not only been a product of a traditional craft village, but also a symbol of spiritual connection, showing respect to ancestors, connecting generations in the family. Whether it is the full moon day, the first day of the lunar month, or during holidays, incense sticks are always present as an indispensable part of the spiritual life of Vietnamese people.
Quang Phu Cau incense making village has existed for more than 100 years and has become a cultural beauty of the Northern countryside.
To have a complete trip to Quang Phu Cau, visitors can choose many different means of transportation. If you go by motorbike or car, it will only take you about 1-1.5 hours in the direction of National Highway 2B or Hanoi - Hoa Binh Expressway. If you use public transport, bus number 91 from Yen Nghia bus station will take you to Ung Hoa district, then you can take a motorbike taxi to the village.
Quang Phu Cau incense village is a place where many young people check-in during their trips.
Van Chung said the ideal time to visit here is in the morning or early afternoon, when the sunlight is high, making the incense bundles more brilliant under the blue sky. "The ticket to take photos in the village costs about 50,000 VND/person, and it can increase slightly on holidays. When you come here, you don't need to wear too elaborate clothes - just a simple outfit with 'contrasting colors' will give you 'million-like' photos," Chung said.
Quang Phu Cau incense is yellow and red - lucky colors of the East, so it is very beautiful and outstanding.
Quang Phu Cau Incense Village is not only an ideal destination to explore and preserve beautiful moments, but also a place for every visitor to feel the beauty of traditional culture, immerse themselves in the artistic space imbued with the Northern countryside. If one day you want to find old values in the midst of modern life, try to come to Quang Phu Cau once - where fragrance, color and tradition blend into an emotional picture.
