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6-Hour Thuy Bieu Village Biking Tour
  • Tour Category

    Group & Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Culture, Bike, History

  • Duration

    6 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Cycle along the Huong River and visit Thuy Bieu, a well-known village on the banks of the Perfume River. Visit the arena where elephants and tigers fought for entertainment, and the Elephant Temple, where the war elephants are honoured. Learn how to make Banh Nam and Banh Loc and devour Vietnamese delicacies with a local family over lunch.

Highlights
  • Understand how the locals paint silk in the village
  • Stop by the Tiger Fighting Arena and the Elephant Temple
  • Enjoy riding a bicycle through the Thuy Bieu village
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    • Depart to Thuy Bieu village via the southern bank of the Perfume River. 

    • Discover the Tiger Fighting Arena, one of the historical places where elephants and tigers fought to the death for the entertainment of the Emperor and the royal family.

    • Continue biking to the Elephant Temple, a royal temple where the King's war elephants were buried and honoured.

    • Head to Thuy Bieu village.

    • Visit the first local house and find out about the silk painting craft by the local people.

    • Keep cycling along verdant paths in Thuy Bieu village.

    • Take part in making Banh Nam and Banh Loc–Hue traditional cakes under the host's instructions. 

    • Have lunch with a local family.

    • Keep riding along the roads and leave Thuy Bieu village in a dragon's boat.

What's Included
  • Bike with a helmet

  • English-speaking Vietnamese tour guide

  • Boat trip on Perfume River

  • Soft drinks and water

  • Entrance fees

  • Learn how to make Hue cakes

  • Lunch with a local family

What's Excluded
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
What to bring
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Compact camera
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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Total number of people (Min: 1 , Max: 10)

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