Quang Phu Cau Incense Village
We pick you up at your hotel and head out of Hanoi by car at 8:30am, arriving in Quang Phu Cau at around 10am. By this time, the villagers have already set out incense to dry in various formations, and we’ll get pictures of people working among this sea of red. We’ll have time to capture a variety of shots of the workers in action. We also venture further into the village workshops, shooting images of the incense-making process, including bamboo chopping, dipping the sticks in dye, and the creation of incense paste. As we go along, we’ll capture more images of the friendly locals who have worked on producing incense in this village for generations. We leave the village at noon, as the workers are preparing for lunch, and head back to Hanoi for a bite before saying farewell at 2:30pm.
What to Expect
Quang Phu Cau Incense Village is awash with colour and spectacle, red and orange being the primary hues on display. Portraits of villagers and wide angle shots of workers against a colour-rich background make for brilliant and visually-arresting photographs.
| Tour Highlights | Photographic Highlights |
Quang Phu Cau Village | Camera Settings |
Tour Length: Half Day – 8:30am – 2:30pm
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 minutes prior to this time
Level of Difficulty: Moderate Physical activity (Walking)
Training or guidance will be provided by our photographers throughout the tour. Our team will tailor your experience depending on your interest, style and level. From amateur to professional, we can provide simple techniques to improve your photography, gain further knowledge of your camera and lenses, and develop your photographic eye.
| What’s Included | What’s Excluded |
| Private Car Non-alcoholic beverages Lunch Professional Photographer Guide | Gratuities |
Recommended Equipment
Digital Camera or Film Camera
Memory Card
Fully Charged Battery (spare batteries if available)
Lens selection – often a personal choice or simply what is available to you. Most will travel with a standard zoom lens, which is recommended. A zoom will give you the versatility you need during the day for both street scenes and portraits, It can also be very hot during the day so keeping your camera gear to a minimum is preferred.
Tripods (not required)
