Vietnam · Cycle

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

1 Day Round trip from Thủy Biều 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 Discover the Elephant Temple, where the King's war elephants were buried and honoured
04 Learn to make traditional Hue 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 Hue. Along the way, pass ancient temples and communal houses, and visit the Elephant Temple and the Tiger Fighting Arena. Join a hands-on session to make traditional Hue cakes - Banh Nam and Banh Loc - and enjoy lunch with a local family before returning by dragon boat on the Perfume River.

Discover the Tiger Fighting Arena, one of the historical sites where elephants and tigers once 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, Vietnamese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cycle 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 sites where elephants and tigers once 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 the verdant paths of 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.

End of the tour.

The route