#Incense

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A scenic view of Turtle Tower on Hoan Kiem Lake surrounded by lush greenery in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Vietnamese Temple Etiquette: Dress, Incense, and What Not to Photograph

Vietnam's pagodas and temples are active places of worship, not backdrops. Here's how to behave inside without causing offence or embarrassing yourself.

May 30, 20265 min readall

Buddhist statues adorned with offerings at Nom Pagoda, Hung Yen, Vietnam, showcasing traditional spiritual practices.

Travel Tips

Vietnamese Temple Etiquette: What to Wear, What to Do, What Not to Photograph

Visiting temples and pagodas in Vietnam without knowing the basics is a fast way to cause offence. Here is what actually matters, from dress to incense to camera use.

May 30, 20264 min readall

Asian woman with conical hat working on red incense sticks field outdoors.

Destinations

Cao Thon Incense Village in Hung Yen: A Traveler's Guide

Cao Thon has made incense by hand for over a century. Here's how to visit this craft village an hour from Hanoi — what to see, how to get there, and what most visitors get wrong.

May 25, 20265 min readnorth