Vietnam · Cycle

6-Hour Thuy Bieu Village Biking Tour with Cake Making and Boat Ride

6 Hours Round trip from Huế Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cycle along the Huong River to the lush and rustic village of Thuy Bieu
02 Visit the historic Tiger Fighting Arena, where royal elephant-and-tiger combats were once held
03 Explore the Elephant Temple, where the King's war elephants were buried and honoured
04 Learn to make traditional Huế cakes - Banh Nam and Banh Loc - with local hosts
05 Enjoy lunch with a local family and return by dragon boat on the Perfume River

Cycle along the Huong River to Thuy Bieu, a well-known lush, green, and rustic village in the picturesque countryside of Huế. Pass several ancient temples and communal houses, and visit the Elephant Temple and the Tiger Fighting Arena. Learn to make traditional Huế cakes - Banh Nam and Banh Loc - before enjoying lunch with a local family.

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.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Hue

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bike to Thuy Bieu Village and Return by Dragon Boat

Depart for 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 of the local people.
Keep cycling along verdant paths in Thuy Bieu village.
Take part in making Banh Nam and Banh Loc - traditional Huế cakes - under the host's instructions.
Have lunch with a local family.
Continue riding along the roads before leaving Thuy Bieu village by dragon boat.