Thuy Xuan Incense Village – a symbol of Hue

Thuy Xuan Incense Village (Thuy Xuan Ward, Hue) is renowned for its traditional incense-making craft and vibrant bundles of incense sticks, which attract visitors to snap photos every time they visit Hue.

The ancient incense village of Hue

Located about 7 km from the center of Hue, Thuy Xuan Incense Village is famous for its centuries-old tradition of crafting agarwood incense. During the Nguyen Dynasty, this village supplied incense to the royal court, officials, and the wider Thuận Hóa and Phú Xuân regions. Today, the craft continues to thrive, blending tradition with tourism.

What makes the village truly unique is that despite centuries of tradition, the locals still adhere to the age-old methods of incense-making. Each incense stick, from raw material to finished product, undergoes several intricate stages. The ingredients are carefully chosen, all natural, and blended with a special formula to create products that are both high-quality and safe.

In the past, when tools and materials were limited, the incense bundles were only available in two basic colors: brown and red. Through creativity, the artisans have invented many new colors. When grouped together, these colorful incense bundles resemble a blooming garden. This visual appeal has become a favorite spot for tourists to take numerous photos.

Thuy Xuan Incense Village and its Tourism

Today, Thuy Xuan Incense Village has become a popular destination for tourists. In late 2021, the Thua Thien Hue Provincial People's Committee officially recognized the incense-making craft of Thuy Xuan as a traditional trade. Since then, both local and international visitors have flocked to the village for photos and exploration. Additionally, the village's location on a major road with several famous landmarks has opened up new opportunities for tourism development.

Many households along the Huyen Tran Cong Chua Road have invested in upgrading their shops. They have also displayed more products to cater to tourists. Visitors to the incense village can learn about and experience the craft of incense-making firsthand—from rolling the incense sticks to creating aromatic batches from available natural materials. They can even try their hand at making their own incense stick.

For those who enjoy using incense, visitors can also purchase incense as souvenirs. Additionally, they have the chance to dress in traditional costumes for photos. The warm and friendly hospitality of the locals has left a lasting impression on visitors. The tourism activities at Thuy Xuan Incense Village have also helped promote the image of Hue to international tourists.

According to Mytour.vn

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Source: Mytour.vn Travel Guide