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With bundles of brightly colored incense sticks drying in the sun, the space here offers a beauty that is both simple and captivating, like a vibrant painting of a centuries-old craft village.
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 crafts, as well as experience one of Hanoi's characteristic destinations."
The first impression visitors get is the vibrant red of the bundles of incense sticks arranged in circles, spreading across the spacious courtyards.
Upon arriving in Quang Phu Cau, the first thing that strongly impressed Chung was the vibrant red of the bundles of incense sticks arranged in circles, spreading across the spacious courtyards. The bright color of the drying incense combined with the gentle aroma of agarwood powder, cinnamon, star anise, and other natural herbs created an artistic and serene atmosphere.
"Even though the weather wasn't ideal that day, the atmosphere here still felt very special. The pace of life for the locals was peaceful and simple, yet full of vitality. I will definitely come back soon to witness and experience the traditional incense-making process firsthand," Chung excitedly recounted.
Besides its striking visual beauty, Quang Phu Cau incense village also preserves profound cultural values.
Not only is it visually stunning, the incense village of Quang Phu Cau also preserves profound cultural values. The incense sticks are made from natural ingredients, free from harmful chemicals, offering a gentle fragrance, burning evenly, and lasting for a long time. In particular, with a wide variety of designs, the products here are suitable for many purposes, from religious ceremonies to decorating living spaces.
For generations, incense sticks have not only been a traditional craft product but also a symbol of spiritual connection, expressing reverence for ancestors and binding generations within the family. Whether on the 15th or 1st day of the lunar month, or during festivals and holidays, incense sticks are always present as an indispensable part of the spiritual life of the Vietnamese people.
The incense-making village of Quang Phu Cau has existed for over 100 years and has become a beautiful cultural feature of the Northern Vietnamese countryside.
To fully enjoy a trip to Quang Phu Cau, visitors can choose from various modes of transportation. If traveling by motorbike or car, it only takes about 1-1.5 hours via National Highway 2B or the Hanoi-Hoa Binh Expressway. If using public transport, bus number 91 from Yen Nghia bus station will take you to Ung Hoa district, from where you can take a motorbike taxi to the village.
Quang Phu Cau incense village is a popular check-in spot for young people during their travels.
According to Van Chung, the ideal time to visit is in the morning or early afternoon, when the sun is high, making the bundles of incense look more vibrant against the blue sky. "The entrance fee for taking photos at the village is about 50,000 VND per person, and it may increase slightly during holidays. When you come here, you don't need to wear anything too fancy – just a simple outfit with contrasting colors will give you photos that will get millions of likes," Chung said.
Quang Phu Cau incense is a type of incense with yellow and red colors – auspicious colors in the East – making it very beautiful and striking.
Quang Phu Cau incense village is not only an ideal destination for exploring and capturing beautiful moments, but also a place where every visitor can feel the beauty of traditional culture and immerse themselves in the artistic atmosphere of a Northern Vietnamese countryside. If one day you want to rediscover old values amidst modern life, try visiting Quang Phu Cau – where fragrance, color, and tradition blend into a picture full of emotion.
