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Thuy Xuan Incense Village
Thuy Xuan Craft Village is an incredibly fascinating destination for photography enthusiasts. Now, pocket useful information about the impressive incense-making village with Mytour on your upcoming trip to Hue through the following article!
Traditional incense-making heritage of the people of Xuan Thuy. @Dulichconvoi
1. Where is Thu Xuan Village located?
Thu Xuan Incense Village
Visiting the incense craft village, tourists will have the opportunity to learn more about the meticulous and unique process of handmade incense making, and will also have the chance to personally create an incense stick. This is a precious experience for travelers to gain a deeper insight into the art of incense making, as well as the beauty of the culture, people, and daily life of the dreamy people of Hue.
Traditional incense-making heritage of the people of Xuan Thuy. @Dulichconvoi
2. What sets the fragrance village apart?
Thuy Xuan Fragrance Village
According to the accounts of seasoned artisans in the fragrance village, the art of incense making has been present since the time of the Nguyen dynasty kings. Since ancient times, the village has been the main supplier of incense for the court, officials, and for households living in the Thuan Hoa and Phu Xuan areas. Despite the ups and downs of history, Thuy Xuan village continues to preserve and uphold the noble traditions of its ancestors to this day.
Admire the captivating beauty of the fragrance village landscape. @Lendang
Thuy Xuan Fragrance Village
The hallmark of Thuy Xuan fragrance village is its avoidance of chemicals, using only natural fragrances and ingredients that are safe and environmentally friendly. Therefore, the incense has a brighter yellow color than regular incense with a pleasant distinctive aroma. In addition to ceremonial purposes, incense is also used as a stress-relief therapy, bringing mental relaxation.
3. Exploring the art of incense making in Thuy Xuan Village
Thuy Xuan Fragrance Village
Thuy Xuan Village has long been known for its meticulous incense-making process, where each incense stick must undergo numerous meticulous crafting steps by skilled artisans to preserve the full, subtle fragrance characteristic of pure agarwood.
The skilled hands of incense artisans in Thuy Xuan Village. @Mytour
Thuy Xuan Fragrance Village
In the Vietnamese consciousness, incense is lit with great care to avoid half-extinguished or sudden bursts. Therefore, the material used for the incense core is aged bamboo taken from the forests of Binh Dien, Phong Son, or Nam Dong. The bamboo is dried, split, sun-dried until crisp and then rehydrated. This process requires the artisans to have solid craftsmanship to produce uniformly shaped incense sticks, evenly burning without extinguishing.
Bundles of agarwood incense with vibrant colors. @Ronkaiser
In the past, traditional incense sticks would predominantly be brown or dark red. However, artisans have become more creative to make the incense products more visually appealing and captivating. Nowadays, strolling around the incense village, tourists can easily spot bundles of incense sticks in various colors, from bright red, green, blue, yellow, purple... all creating a scene like a dazzling, sparkling flower garden in the sunlight.
Directions to Thuy Xuan agarwood incense village
Hue tourism
Air travel stands as the most prevalent mode of transportation nowadays. @Daibieunhandan
To get to Huế, firstly, you can opt for various modes of transportation, depending on your budget and desires. You can pre-book a flight to Huế via the Mytour app. Remember to activate price notification feature to secure flight tickets at a favorable price.
Thủy Xuân fragrant village
5. When is the optimal time to visit the fragrant village?
Based on the experiences shared by the locals of Huế, you can set foot in the fragrant village at any time of the year. However, the most ideal time to experience this journey is during the hot season (from March to August every year).
Choose the appropriate time to visit the fragrant village. @Kenhhomestay
During the dry season, characterized by hot sun, people often take fragrances outside to dry. At this time, the scenery of the fragrant village becomes vividly colorful and incredibly beautiful. Additionally, the Lunar New Year is also an occasion for many people to come and buy fragrances, making the usually serene scenery more lively.
Instead, during the rainy season (from October to January), people will limit drying fragrances outside due to frequent sudden rains. Therefore, if you happen to visit during unfavorable weather, it will be quite challenging for you to capture those check-in photos and indulge in virtual experiences.
6. Unforgettable experiences not to be missed when exploring Thuỷ Xuân village
Check-in at the incense village of Thủy Xuân
Thủy Xuân incense village
Strike a pose when visiting the incense village of Thủy Xuân. @Mia
Standing under the gentle sunlight, you can spread and release each bundle of incense, creating colorful blooming flowers. This creates a unique background, making you even more glamorous in photos.
Make incense bundles by yourself
Making incense by hand is a fun activity that travelers should not miss. @Vietnamplus
One of the fantastic experiences that travelers should not miss when visiting the incense village of Thủy Xuân, the ancient capital of Huế, is experiencing the steps in the handmade incense-making process. This will help you understand more about this traditional craft village and the lifestyle of the locals here.
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