8:00 AM – Thanh Toan Village and Covered Bridge
- Pickup from your hotel and head to Thanh Toan Village, a peaceful farming village.
- Visit the historic Thanh Toan Covered Bridge, one of the oldest wooden bridges in Vietnam.
- Explore the village museum and try hands-on farming activities like plowing or rice planting (seasonal).
10:30 AM – Cooking Class
- Visit a family-run cooking school in the village.
- Learn to prepare classic Hue dishes such as:
- Banh Nam (steamed rice cake in banana leaves).
- Bun Thit Nuong (grilled pork noodle salad).
- A traditional dessert such as Che Sen (lotus sweet soup).
- Enjoy the food you’ve cooked for lunch.
1:30 PM – Thuy Xuan Incense Village
- Drive to Thuy Xuan Incense Village, where colorful incense sticks are handmade.
- Try your hand at rolling incense and learn about the significance of incense in Vietnamese culture.
3:00 PM – Dong Ba Market Tour
- Visit Dong Ba Market, Hue’s oldest and largest traditional market.
- Taste street food snacks like Banh Khoai (crispy pancakes) and Nem Ran (fried spring rolls).
- Shop for souvenirs, including conical hats and local handicrafts.
4:30 PM – Drop-Off
- Return to your hotel after a day immersed in Hue’s village life and culinary culture.
The attractions can be rearranged to suit the schedule and weather but still ensure full attractions according to the program.
