Thuy Xuan Incense making village in Hue keeps tradition alive

  • Giant colourful “bouquets” of incense sticks attract tourists. VNA Photo: Tường Vi
    Giant colourful “bouquets” of incense sticks attract tourists. VNA Photo: Tường Vi
  • Giant colourful “bouquets” of incense sticks attract tourists. VNA Photo: Tường Vi
    Giant colourful “bouquets” of incense sticks attract tourists. VNA Photo: Tường Vi
  • Giant colourful “bouquets” of incense sticks attract tourists. VNA Photo: Tường Vi
    Giant colourful “bouquets” of incense sticks attract tourists. VNA Photo: Tường Vi
  • Giant colourful “bouquets” of incense sticks attract tourists. VNA Photo: Tường Vi
    Giant colourful “bouquets” of incense sticks attract tourists. VNA Photo: Tường Vi
  • Giant colourful “bouquets” of incense sticks attract tourists. VNA Photo: Tường Vi
    Giant colourful “bouquets” of incense sticks attract tourists. VNA Photo: Tường Vi
  • Giant colourful “bouquets” of incense sticks attract tourists. VNA Photo: Tường Vi
    Giant colourful “bouquets” of incense sticks attract tourists. VNA Photo: Tường Vi
  • Giant colourful “bouquets” of incense sticks attract tourists. VNA Photo: Tường Vi
    Giant colourful “bouquets” of incense sticks attract tourists. VNA Photo: Tường Vi
Only about 7km to the southwest of the ancient imperial city of Hue, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, Thuy Xuan incense village is the largest and oldest incense village in Hue, famous for its craft of making incense for hundreds of years. Arriving at Thuy Xuan village, the first thing visitors notice will be giant colourful “bouquets” of incense sticks and the deep aroma of agarwood everywhere. Not merely a handicraft occupation, incense making is also part of the spiritual life of locals. In recent years, Thuy Xuan village opens up its door to visitors, offering them chances to get an insight into the craft and even to try their hands in making incense. Thanks to this, the village has become a popular tourism destination in Thua Thien Hue, welcoming 25-30 tourist groups each day. VNA Photo: Tường Vi

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