Vietnam · Art & Craft

6-Hour Bike and Boat Tour of Hue Craft Villages with Hands-On Arts

6 Hours Round trip from Huế Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cycle and boat through Hue's riverside craft villages
02 Learn traditional arts such as Sinh woodblock printing and paper flower making
03 Explore local markets and heritage temples
04 Keep your handcrafted creations as a meaningful souvenir

Discover the charm of Hue's traditional craft villages on this 6 hour private tour by bike and boat. Explore riverside villages and the historic Bao Vinh Old Quarter while learning local arts and crafts from skilled artisans. Try hands-on activities such as Sinh woodblock printing and creating Thanh Tien's colourful paper flowers, and keep your creations as souvenirs. Wander through lively local markets, visit heritage temples, and glide along the river for peaceful views of Con Hen Island and Vi Da Old Town.

Take a short ferry ride to the craft villages of Sinh, Thanh Tien, and Tien Non.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Hue

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hue Craft Villages by Bike, Ferry, and Dragon Boat

Depart by bike to Bao Vinh Old Quarter, 5 km northeast of Hue.
Stroll through alleys lined with ancient wooden houses and heritage temples.
Visit craft workshops including blacksmithing and mother-of-pearl inlay.
Explore the central local market and taste local snacks.
Continue along riverside villages such as Trieu Son Nam and Thanh Phuoc.
Take a short ferry ride to the craft villages of Sinh, Thanh Tien, and Tien Non.
Engage in hands-on activities like Sinh woodblock printing and making colourful paper flowers in Thanh Tien.
Visit an ancient village pagoda to admire lacquered wood carvings.
Return to the city by dragon boat, passing Con Hen Island and Vi Da Old Town.