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Be a Local at Thanh Toan

5 hoursDuration
Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining
10 peopleMaximum group size
2 peopleMinimum to book
5 - 79 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language

Highlights

Bicycle to Thanh Toan Village

Learn how locals fish and farm

Visit Thanh Toan Bridge and the agriculture tools museum

Take a cooking class and enjoy your food

Itinerary

For those who crave authentic local experiences, this Thanh Toan village tour in Vietnam is a must. Combine cycling, hands-on farming, fishing, and a cooking class to truly immerse yourself in rural life outside Hue. Pedal past bustling markets and green rice fields, pausing to chat with farmers and cross the storied Thanh Toan Tiled Roof Bridge. Try your hand at rowing a boat on the Nhu Y River, catch fish with villagers, and learn the secrets of rice cultivation. Cap off your day with a hands-on cooking class, preparing Hue’s signature dishes and enjoying your creations for lunch. The unique selling point of this trip is its participatory approach—by engaging in daily village activities, you’ll return home with both new skills and a deeper understanding of Vietnamese culture.

Be a Local at Thanh Toan

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