“Unveiling the beauty” in front of Thuy Xuan Village in Hue, every pose is a picturesque moment

Thuy Xuan Village is situated approximately 7km southwest of Hue city, on the way to visit Tu Duc Tomb, at the foot of Vong Canh hill. It's a favored check-in destination for young people, featuring an artistically crafted background of incense bundles forming vibrant and colorful flower blooms.

“Unveiling the beauty” in front of Thuy Xuan Village in Hue, every pose is a picturesque moment

Stepping into the village, the aroma of incense wafts through the air. Exploring Thuy Xuan Village, you'll find beautiful arches of incense, diffusing fragrance across the area. This place also hosts talented artisans dedicated to preserving the traditional craft that embodies the essence of the Vietnamese people.

To create an incense stick, the first step involves selecting ingredients, typically including northern medicinal herbs like kieu chi, thao qua, nu tung, clove, anise, benzoin, and que. These are mixed with water and combined to form the incense powder. The next step is crafting the incense core, made from small, evenly split bamboo stems, which are carefully sun-dried to achieve a crisp texture. The bamboo used for the incense core is old bamboo sourced from Nam Dong, Binh Dien, Phong Son forests. The incense powder is then carefully applied around the core, ensuring a thin, round layer, and is sun-dried again.

The people of Thuy Xuan Village continue to preserve the traditional method of making incense, a more labor-intensive but folkloric approach that maintains the traditional essence, the 'soul' of the craft.

Crafted by skilled artisans, the foot of incense is cleverly dyed and soaked in boiling water and colored powder to ensure its everlasting freshness and vibrant hues. The unique fragrance of the incense created here is deep and distinctive, widely favored not only for its quality but also for the heartfelt dedication of the artisans. The incense sticks, resembling blossoming flowers, serve both as a sun-drying technique and a clever marketing strategy by the artisans of Thuy Xuan Village. Their expertise goes beyond skillful hands, reaching out to captivate the attention of every traveler.

That's why it's often said that visiting Hue isn't just about enjoying traditional songs along the Perfume River, experiencing the court music, exploring the Imperial City, and visiting the tombs of kings and emperors. If you find yourself in Hue, don't miss the chance to explore the delightful Thuy Xuan Village!

Source: Mytour

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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour