Thuy Xuan
Vietnam
Hue city tour will not be perfect without the experience in making local hat, incense stick making at Thuy Xuan village. You can learn to make incense, conical hat and take many pictures for a nice memory in Hue city in the late afternoon
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Thuy Xuan Incense Village
Welcome to Thuy Xuan, more popularly known as the Incense Village of Hue. As we step onto Huyen Tran Cong Chua Street, just a short distance from the Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, you are immediately greeted by one of the most vibrant…
Listen in the app2The Art of the Incense Bouquet
Pause for a moment before one of the large displays of incense 'bouquets.' This is the signature image of Thuy Xuan. The artisans take hundreds of sticks and tie them at the base, then fan the tops out so they resemble blooming…
Listen in the app3The Ingredients: Spices of the Earth
Let us step into one of the workshops to see the raw materials. The 'heart' of the incense is the aromatic dough, which is a closely guarded family secret in many Thuy Xuan households. …
Listen in the app4The Hand-Rolling Technique
Watch closely as an artisan demonstrates the hand-rolling technique. While some shops now use small machines to keep up with demand, the most traditional and high-quality incense is still made by hand. …
Listen in the app5Incense as Spiritual Currency
In the Vietnamese worldview, incense is far more than a pleasant scent; it is a vital 'spiritual currency.' When a stick of incense is lit and placed on an altar, the rising smoke is believed to carry the thoughts, prayers, and…
Listen in the app6The Evolution of the Village
As we walk further down the street, consider how Thuy Xuan has evolved. In the past, this was a quiet, dusty village where the work happened behind closed doors. …
Listen in the app7A Confluence of Craft: Incense and Conical Hats
You will also notice another iconic Vietnamese item frequently displayed alongside the incense: the 'Non La' or conical hat. Thuy Xuan is also known for its hat-making, particularly the 'poem hats' of Hue. …
Listen in the app8Thuy Xuan Incense Village
Our journey through the Thuy Xuan Incense Village comes to an end. We have walked through a literal forest of color, smelled the 'five spices' of the imperial court, and witnessed the hypnotic skill of the hand-rollers. …
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What is Thuy Xuan?
Thuy Xuan is a place in Vietnam with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 16.4363, 107.5724 |
| Last updated |
