Hanoi · Quang Phu Cau · Muong Coc — Incense and Fire, Muong Village, A Day Touching Peace

Travelogy Vietnam

1.110.000₫ · 1 day

Introduction

1-day tour from Hanoi: morning among the brilliant incense-drying yards of Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, afternoon to Muong Coc Village to enjoy the Muong Leaf Feast farm-to-table and cycle through Phu Coc Pagoda, Baiboo Lake, the rose myrtle garden, and Cay Thoi Shrine.

Incense and Fire — Muong Village — A Day Touching Peace

Quang Phu Cau and Muong Coc — two destinations less than 20 km apart in the Ung Hoa and My Duc area — have two completely different atmospheres but complement each other very well: one is brilliant with fragrance, the other is quiet with the sound of Muong Village.

This journey combines two destinations in the same day — so that in the morning you stand among bundles of incense spreading out like fire, and in the afternoon you sit beside a Muong Leaf Feast tray listening to stories of local people. Muong Coc is a touch of peace to close a day full of colors.

Highlights

Two experiences — craft village + community — in one day: a century-old incense village and an age-old Muong Village, contrasting yet harmonious.
Check in at the brilliant incense forest — a distinctive colorful picture, ideal for photography lovers.
Muong Leaf Feast farm-to-table — an authentic lunch, no plastic plates, completely local ingredients.
Cycling to experience Muong Village — a slow rhythm completely different from the pace of city life.
Green tourism commitment — 5 NOs, Refill Station, zero plastic.

Muong Coc touchpoint

Muong Leaf Feast farm-to-table — served on banana leaves, 100% local ingredients.
Cycling in Muong Village — ancient Phu Coc Pagoda, cool green Baiboo Lake, flower hill, OCOP rose myrtle garden, Cay Thoi Shrine.
Authentic Muong culture — Muong costumes, community arts, Mo Muong (upon advance request).
The 5 NOs commitment and the Muong Coc Refill Station network throughout the journey.

Suitable guests

Photography lovers, hunting photos of the incense forest during drying season
Families with children who want to learn about traditional craft villages
Small groups looking for a day away from the city
Lovers of green, slow, sustainable tourism
Day groups from Hanoi (total travel distance 70–90 km, comfortable to return the same day)

Services included

Vietnamese-speaking guide accompanying the group from Hanoi (English-speaking guide quoted on request)
Pick-up and transfer between points according to the itinerary (Hanoi → Quang Phu Cau → Muong Coc → Hanoi)
Local guide in charge of the Muong Coc part
Sightseeing experience at Quang Phu Cau Incense Village as per the program
Bicycles and helmets at Muong Coc
Lunch “Cỗ Lá Mường” at a local home (zero plastic)
Drinking water and cold towels throughout the journey
Comprehensive travel insurance

Services not included

Breakfast, dinner, and drinks outside the program
Drinks during meals
Personal shopping expenses at the incense village
Tips for the guide and local driver (if any — suggested)

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Itinerary

Day 1 · 07:30–08:30

Pick up guests at Hanoi Opera House (1 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem). The vehicle departs from Hanoi and travels about 40–50 minutes southwest to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village (Ung Hoa) — one of the oldest traditional incense-making craft villages in northern Vietnam.

Hanoi → Quang Phu Cau Incense Village → Muong Coc (Muong Leaf Feast, cycling in Muong Village) → Hanoi

07:30–08:30

08:30–10:30

Visit Quang Phu Cau Incense Village when the incense-drying yards have just been laid out under the early sun: thousands of bundles of red, pink, and yellow incense spread out in circles like giant flowers. Learn about the incense-making process — splitting bamboo sticks, blending incense ingredients, rolling incense by hand, bundling and sun-drying. Try rolling a small bundle of incense yourself, check in amid the incense forest, and choose a few bundles of specialty incense as souvenirs.

10:30–11:00

The vehicle takes you to Tourism Hub Doi Dung, Muong Coc (My Duc commune) — about 15–20 minutes. A local Muong guide welcomes you with a cup of herbal tea.

11:00–12:30

Lunch “Muong Leaf Feast” (farm-to-table): dishes are served directly on fresh banana leaves on a bamboo table, with no plastic plates, ingredients 100% local, freshly picked in the morning and just cooked.

12:30–15:30

Cycle to experience Muong Village (~2–3 hours) with a local guide: Phu Coc Pagoda with a more than 400-year-old banyan tree; Baiboo Lake — ride a bamboo raft, wear Muong costumes for photos; Flower Hill & rose myrtle garden — pick purple rose myrtle berries, enjoy OCOP rose myrtle wine in the garden; Cay Thoi Shrine — worshiping the Two Holy Mothers beside a more than 400-year-old thi tree, with three types of fruit growing from one root.

15:30–17:30

The vehicle takes you back to Hanoi via the Ho Chi Minh Road. Closing a day full of colors and fragrances. Drop off at Hanoi Opera House (1 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem).

Booking info

Terms- Price applies to groups of 2–12 guests; detailed price quoted based on number of guests and departure date. - Price excludes VAT. Invoice available upon request. - The program may change the order of sightseeing points depending on weather and actual conditions, while ensuring all content. - Guests please provide full name, phone number and year of birth of all group members when booking the tour for insurance. CHILD POLICY - From 1–4 years old (under 1m): free (applies to 1 child/2 adults, sitting with parents). Second child: 50% of adult price. - From 5–8 years old: 75% of adult price. - From 9 years old and above: 100% of adult price. Child age is calculated by year of birth on passport or birth certificate.

Good to know- It is recommended to visit the incense village early in the morning — when the sun rises, incense is spread across the yards, and the light is best for photography. Muong costumes, community arts performances, and Mo Muong are available upon advance request. The journey follows the 5 NOs commitment and the Muong Coc Refill Station network — bringing a personal water bottle is encouraged. - Wear comfortable clothing and sports shoes; bring a hat, sunscreen, and a thin raincoat. - Dress respectfully when entering pagodas, temples, and churches; do not film inside the main sanctuary. - Respect local people's living spaces: do not enter houses without permission, and ask before photographing people. - In case of heavy rain: replace bicycles with local electric vehicles and spend more time at the farmstay or ancient house. - Notify us when booking the tour if you have small children, elderly people, vegetarian requirements, or food allergies.

Cancellation policyCancellation fee is calculated on the total booking value, according to the time of cancellation before departure: Group 1 – 3 guests - Before 48 hours: free - Before 24 hours: free - Before 18 hours: free - Before 8 hours: 50% - No show: 100% Group 4 – 6 guests - Before 48 hours: free - Before 24 hours: free - Before 18 hours: 50% - Before 8 hours: 75% - No show: 100% Group 7 – 12 guests - Before 48 hours: free - Before 24 hours: 50% - Before 18 hours: 75% - Before 8 hours: 100% - No show: 100%