--- title: Incense Village, Soy Sauce Village, Fish Trap Village SMALL GROUP lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 1 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 49 duration_minutes: 360 duration_max_minutes: 480 languages: [de, vi, ru, th, ko, pt, cmn, ja, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 45 of 51 (Craft Villages & Countryside) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/incense-village-soy-sauce-village-fish-trap-village-small-group/ --- # Incense Village, Soy Sauce Village, Fish Trap Village SMALL GROUP In our comparison: #45 of 51 in Craft Villages & Countryside, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Explore the rich heritage of Northern Vietnam on a tour to Ban Yen Nhan Soy Sauce Village and Thu Sy Fish Trap Village. This immersive experience allows you to witness traditional soy sauce production and the intricate art of fish trap crafting, with expert local guides providing insight into these cherished crafts. Capture stunning photographs in the vibrant incense village and learn about the generations-old techniques used by artisans. Enjoy hands-on activities and bring home a personal touch of craftsmanship with your own bottle of soy sauce. - Discover the traditional craft of soy sauce production and fish trapping - Engage in hands-on activities and learn from local artisans - Capture beautiful moments in the colorful incense village - Enjoy a personalized experience with expert local guides ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Group size varies by option: small group from €23 · private from €53 - 8 start times: between 08:00 and 17:00 - Food not included: Other drinks and personal expenses - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €1 per person for the INCENSE VILLAGE GUIDE - NO CAR option; other options up to €106 - Duration: 6h–8h - Rating: 4.88/5 from 49 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: INCENSE VILLAGE HANOI TOUR - Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €23 · private from €53 - Guide languages: German, VI, Russian, TH, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:00, 09:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.88 from 49 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 49 of 49. - 5 stars: 43 (88%) - 4 stars: 6 (12%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | INCENSE VILLAGE GUIDE - NO CAR | €1 / person | English, VI | Duration: 1 hour: Local Tour Guide: he will pick you up in the incense village and start the tour there. Visit only incense village. If you already had a car: you just want to book a local tour guide , this option is for you. Car transfer and entrance fees are not included. Pickup included | | Incense Village & Hat Village | €23 / person | English, VI | SMALL GROUP TOUR: Only visit incense village & conical hat village. 01 free hat per person for painting in the hat village & take it home. Duration: 6 hours Pickup included | | Incense + Hat + Lacquer + Meal | €46 / person | English, VI | SMALL GROUP TOUR: Visit 3 villages: Incense Village & Conical Hat Village & Lacquer Painting Village & Have delicious Home-cooked lunch. Duration: 1 day Lunch: Home-cooked authentic Vietnamese food by heart at home of local artisan. Both veg & non-veg are well-served. Pickup included | | PRIVATE TOUR: INCENSE & HAT | €53 / person (for 2+ people) | Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, English, Japanese, TH, Chinese, German, VI, Russian | Only 2 villages: : Visit incense village & hat village. 01 free conical hat for painting per person and take it home as a personalized souvenir. Pickup included | | Incense Village Bamboo Fish Trap Village Soy Sauce | €106 / person (for 2+ people) | Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, English, Japanese, TH, Chinese, German, VI, Russian | PRIVATE TOUR Duration: 8 hours Pickup included | ## What's included - Some free incense sticks after you made incense sticks yourself - French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai-speaking tour guide for PRIVATE TOUR - Bottled water - Entrance fee - Hotel pickup & drop-off at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter area except the option “Local Guide” - Air-conditioned vehicle - Excess baggage - Professional English Local Tour Guide ## Not included - Other drinks and personal expenses - Your appreciation for the service of the tour guide and driver - The option “Local Guide in Incense Village” doesn’t include the car transfer - The option “Local Guide in Incense Village” Just includes a local tour guide in incense village ## Itinerary 1. **INCENSE VILLAGE HANOI TOUR** (1h 30m; admission included) - Explore Vietnam's cultural richness with the Incense Quang Phu Cau Village & Handicraft Village Tour, where traditional crafts come to life. Quang Phu Cau Village showcases the conventional vocation of making incense sticks. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of... 2. **Hung Yen Province** (1h 30m) - Thu Sy fish trap crafting village, located about 7km from Hung Yen's city center, is renowned for its expertise in traditional weaving. Step off the beaten path and embark on a captivating journey through the rural heartland of Hung Yen. Discover traditional Vietnamese crafts... 3. **Hung Yen Province** (45m) - Visit Soy sauce village of Ban Yen Nhan. Discover the Essence of Vietnamese Culinary Heritage, just a short 25km journey from Hanoi. This charming village is renowned for its traditional soy sauce making, offering visitors a glimpse into techniques passed down through... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 09:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Craft Villages & Countryside | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #45 of 51** | €1 | 6h–8h | 4.88 (49) | varies by option | | [Hanoi Countryside Motorbike Tour: Red River Culture & Daily Life](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-countryside-motorbike-tour-red-river-culture-daily-life/?format=md) | €50 | 4h 30m | 5.0 (722) | shared | | [Hanoi Coffee Workshop: Taste Salt, Coconut and Egg Coffee](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-coffee-workshop-taste-salt-coconut-and-egg-coffee/?format=md) | €21 | 3h 30m | 4.99 (1382) | shared | | [Hanoi Jeep Tour: Red River Countryside Culture & Daily Life](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-jeep-tour-red-river-countryside-culture-daily-life/?format=md) | €52 | 4h 30m | 4.99 (609) | shared | Ranked #45 of 51 in Craft Villages & Countryside by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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