Quảng Phú Cầu, Vietnam
The incredible sight that is Quảng Phú Cầu incense stick factory. The entire village of Quảng Phú Cầu manufactures incense for Hanoi and the surrounds, and as you can see, there is no shortage of demand. They are used in shrines, temples, homes, restaurants, everywhere.

The craft is said to be centuries old, and has been undertaken here for at least one of those. For a long time, it was a hobby, but became a business as demand soared and now around 70 per cent of the households in the village name it as their main source of income, according to reports.

The incense is all naturally made, with bamboo as the stick. This village is now the only incense producer left for Hanoi. It's about 35km from the city, and well worth a visit.

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