Vietnam · Cycle

1-Day Thuy Bieu Village Biking Tour with Hue Cake Making

1 Day Round trip from Huế Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cycle along the southern bank of the Perfume River to Thuy Bieu village
  • 02 Discover the historic Tiger Fighting Arena of the imperial era
  • 03 Visit the Elephant Temple, where the King's war elephants were buried and honoured
  • 04 Learn to make traditional Hue cakes such as Banh Nam and Banh Loc
  • 05 Enjoy lunch with a local family and return by dragon boat

Embark on a biking tour to Thuy Bieu village for sights and insight into Vietnamese culture and traditions. Along the way, see the Elephant Temple and the Tiger Fighting Arena, learn to make traditional Hue cakes such as Banh Nam and Banh Loc, and enjoy lunch with a local family. The experience also includes a boat trip on the Perfume River.

Discover the Tiger Fighting Arena, one of the historic 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 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Hue
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Bike to Thuy Bieu Village with Cake Making and Dragon Boat Return

  • Depart for Thuy Bieu village via the southern bank of the Perfume River.

  • Discover the Tiger Fighting Arena, one of the historic 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 learn about the silk painting craft practised by local people.

  • Keep cycling along verdant paths in Thuy Bieu village.

  • Take part in making Banh Nam and Banh Loc - traditional Hue 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.

Thuy Bieu village, Elephant Temple, Perfume River dragon boat

Where this trip takes you

Thuy Bieu village, Elephant Temple, Perfume River dragon boat

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Huế 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Bike with helmet

  • English-speaking Vietnamese tour guide

  • Boat trip on the Perfume River

  • Soft drinks and water

  • Entrance fees

  • Learn how to make Hue cake

  • Lunch with a local family

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Huế, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
Tour start
Huế, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Huế.

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