Cooking Class & Admire Thuy Bieu Eco-Village
Hue cuisine is not only about delicious food, but also a cultural heritage carrying the soul of the imperial capital. This experience takes you away from the city’s hustle to Thuy Bieu ancient village, where the traditional garden-home lifestyle is still preserved. You will cycle through peaceful village roads, visit local artisan families, and step into the kitchen to prepare traditional Hue dishes under the guidance of a local chef. Ending with a relaxing herbal foot soak, this tour offers a gentle yet profound cultural journey – just like the spirit of Hue itself.
Tour Program:
09:00 – Pick-up at Thien Mu Pagoda
10:30 – Board a dragon boat and cruise upstream along the Perfume River to Hue Ecolodge, where your exploration of Thuy Bieu village begins – a peaceful countryside with typical “garden-home” architecture.
11:00 – Stroll or cycle through the quiet village lanes to feel the rhythm of local life.
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Visit Thuy Bieu village market to select fresh ingredients for your cooking class.
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Explore home gardens, ancestral temples, and interact with friendly locals.
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Visit traditional handicraft families specializing in:
• Incense making
• Joss paper making
• Paper painting
Watch and experience their daily work in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
12:00 – Join a cooking class at Hue Ecolodge, where you will prepare traditional Hue dishes under the guidance of a local chef:
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Vả trộn – green fig salad, a signature Hue appetizer
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Bánh khoái – crispy savory pancakes
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Ram ít – sticky rice dumplings with shrimp and pork filling
13:00 – Enjoy your self-made lunch at Hue Ecolodge Restaurant.
13:30 – Relax with a herbal foot soak and foot massage performed by skilled visually impaired therapists – a traditional local healing practice.
14:00 – End of services.
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