Hai Phong Food and Cultural Discovery
- 08:00 - Meet within the bustling Hanoi Old Quarter for this join-in tour.
- Enjoy the included light breakfast and refreshments as you travel towards Hai Phong.
- 10:30 - Arrive in Hai Phong for a culinary and cultural experience.
Explore Chợ Sắt or Chợ Cát Bi and experience the vibrant atmosphere as you engage with local vendors and immerse yourself in Hai Phong's food culture.
Visit Du Hang Pagoda, one of the oldest pagodas in Hai Phong, and learn about its cultural significance and history.
Head to Do Son Beach and explore the surrounding area, including historical sites such as Bao Dai Villa, the summer residence of the last emperor of Vietnam, as well as the beach itself.
Other points of interest include the Hai Phong Opera House, the Post Office, the Train Station, and more.
Taste a variety of local dishes during the day. Try Bánh Đa Cua, a traditional crab noodle soup, and learn about its ingredients and preparation methods from a local chef. Sample Bún Cá Cay, a spicy seafood soup that is a local speciality guaranteed to leave a lasting impression. Enjoy Bánh Mỳ Cay, one of the most iconic and beloved street foods in Hai Phong, offering a unique twist on the classic Vietnamese banh mi with a fiery and flavorful baguette.
Also try Dừa Dầm, a quintessential Hai Phong dessert that captures the essence of Vietnamese flavours and hospitality. Its combination of creamy coconut, sweetened milk, and refreshing ice makes it an irresistible treat for anyone visiting the city.
Continue with Giá Bể Xào, the most iconic local speciality of Hai Phong, featuring a mollusk cooked with vinegar, fish sauce, turmeric powder, and arrowroot powder to create a uniquely flavorful dish.
Sample Bánh Bèo, steamed rice cakes served with minced meat mixed with pepper, onions, and sweet and sour fish sauce.
Try Sủi Dìn, a dish suitable for cold weather. This glutinous rice dumpling is filled with green beans or black sesame and eaten with hot ginger water and a pinch of shredded coconut sprinkled on top.
Finish with Cà Phê Dừa, a drink with the slightly bitter taste of coffee combined with the sweetness of coconut milk and the aroma of condensed milk, making it easy to drink as it is neither too bitter nor too sweet. And much more until you are completely satisfied.
- 18:00 - Board the bus for a relaxing return trip to Hanoi and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.
- 20:00 - Arrive back at the original pick-up point.
