Cao Thon
Located about 40 km from Hanoi, Cao Thon incense village in Bao Khe commune, Hung Yen city, Hung Yen province, is one of the largest incense making villages in the country. Cao Thon's incense is famous for its quality and distinctive scent, favored by the domestic market and exported to a number of countries.
Nowadays, incense making in Cao Thon operates throughout 4 seasons, creating permanent jobs for about 600 workers. The profession of making incense does not require high human resources, so it is possible to take advantage of idle laborers, most anyone can do it with training. Experienced seniors will pass on the profession to their descendants, so the profession is always passed down from generation to generation. It seems that in the hearts of every citizen, making incense is not only a profession but also a responsibility to preserve the pure beauty of the homeland.
The incense in Cao Thon village of Hung Yen is always famous for its quality and special aroma, which is enthusiastically received by the market and exported to a number of countries. The special fragrance that is not mixed in any other region is thanks to the heirloom production know-how. I don't know what's outstanding about that secret, only know that incense powder is made from herbs and Chinese herbs. When burning incense, it will give off a pleasant and refreshing smell to help people's spirit become more comfortable and relaxed.
