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A unique spring experience in Vietnam!

#springwander #vietnam Quang Phu Cau Incense Village in Hanoi is such a unique place to visit during spring break. It is really one of the most captivating places I have visited in Vietnam. It looked straight out of a painting. I got lots of pictures here which would make great memories for this spring. You can easily cover this place in half a day’s time. You can also learnt the art of making incense sticks here in different colors. That definitely makes a fun activity. I can’t recommend visiting the Incense village enough this spring. You just can’t miss it in Hanoi. Do visit.

Posted: Apr 1, 2025

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