Quang Phu Cau Incense Village
Discover and photograph northern Vietnam‘s most eye-catching craft village, Quang Phu Cau. On our exclusive hanoi photo tour. Only about an hour by car from Hanoi, the villagers here produce traditional bright red incense, making for stunning imagery at all stages of the process. As originators of this photo tour, we can assure you of the ultimate Quang Phu Cau experience and pictures to prove it.
Quang Phu Cau Incense Village Tour is available daily:
Morning (7:30am – 12:30pm) or Afternoon (12:30pm – 5:30pm)
This Tour is a private Experience
Quang Phu Cau Incense Village - Rhapsody in Red
We pick you up at your hotel and head out of Hanoi by private car. The villagers have already set out incense to dry in various formations around the village, 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. We’ll take 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.
Thanks to our local friendships and contacts, we can also tailor the itinerary according to your itinerary, and make any necessary adjustments in case of bad weather.
What to Expect
Quang Phu Cau Incense Village is vibrant with color and action. Of course, red is the primary hue on display, against a classical village backdrop. But the workshops and drying yards around also offer a fascinating insight into this century-old tradition, and its part in the fabric of daily life. You’ll capture authentic and eye-catching images of our local friends at work and play, with the bright red incense bunches a recurring motif.
Our photographer guides will tailor your experience depending on your interest, style and photography level. For beginners and serious amateurs, we can provide simple techniques to improve your pictures, gain further knowledge of your camera and lenses, and develop your photographic eye. Professionals will gain more from our local knowledge and contacts, offering the chance to capture shots beyond the well-known imagery.
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Tour Information
Recommended Equipment
- DSLR Camera or Film Camera
- Memory Card
- Fully Charged Battery
- Wide angle or Zoom lens
What's included
- Hotel Pick up
- Private Car
- Professional Photographer Guide
What's not included
- Gratuities
- Food and Drinks
Tour Length
5hrs
Morning Tour (7:30am to 12:30pm) or Afternoon Tour (12:30pm to 5:30pm).
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 minutes prior to this time
Level of Difficulty
Moderate Physical activity (Walking)
Tour HIghlights
- Quang Phu Cau Village
- Incense Production
Photography Highlights
- Camera Settings
- Lens Options
- Portraiture
- Documentary Photography
- Story Boarding
- Context and Relationships
Photography teaching
On a photo tour with us, your experience, images and development as a photographer are the priority. Tips to improve your pictures will be provided by our professional photographer guides throughout the tour, and we’ll have regular reviews. While enjoying a rich variety of photographic opportunities on tour, you’ll gain valuable insights on how to get the best out of your images, and how to take your skills to the next level.
