Vietnamese Mooncake Making Class & Traditional Tea Tasting (2.5 Hours)
Vietnamese Mooncake Making Class & Traditional Tea Tasting (2.5 Hours)
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JOIN-IN (Per Pax)
You'll join the experience with a small group of other guests-great for meeting new people and enjoying a shared, social atmosphere.
- Business tax
- Dining expenses
- Entrance fee
- Tour guide
- Bottled water
- Fruit
- Wi-Fi Router
- Charging cable
- Mooncake making workshop
- Ingredients and baking tools
- Two types of mooncakes (baked & snow skin)
- Three Vietnamese tea tastings
- Cooking guidance from a local host
- Mooncakes to enjoy or take home
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Accommodation
- Add-on items (to be paid on-site)
- Insurance
- Baby seat
- Hotel transfer
- Transportation
- Other expenses not mentioned above
- The voucher must be redeemed on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
- Designated handling fee
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For KrisFlyer members only
Highlights
- Learn to make two traditional Vietnamese mooncakes: baked mooncake (bánh nướng) and snow skin mooncake (bánh dẻo)
- Hands-on experience shaping, filling, and molding mooncakes
- Taste three popular Vietnamese teas paired with mooncakes
- Discover the cultural meaning of the Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam
- Create beautiful mooncakes you can eat or take home
- Small group workshop for a more personal learning experience
- Perfect for food lovers, culture seekers, and dessert enthusiasts
Mooncakes are an iconic symbol of the Mid-Autumn Festival, one of the most
important celebrations in Vietnamese culture.
During this interactive workshop, you will learn how these traditional cakes
are made and why they hold such special meaning for Vietnamese families.
Together with your host, you will prepare two different types of mooncakes:
Bánh nướng (baked mooncake) – the classic golden pastry with a rich filling.
Bánh dẻo (snow skin mooncake) – a soft and chewy mooncake traditionally
enjoyed during the festival.
You will learn each step of the process, including:
- Preparing the dough
- Shaping and filling the cakes
- Using traditional mooncake molds
- Baking and finishing techniques
While your mooncakes are being prepared, you will also enjoy a tea tasting
session featuring three traditional Vietnamese teas, which are often served
together with mooncakes during family gatherings.
This experience is not only about baking but also about discovering the story,
traditions, and cultural significance behind Vietnamese mooncakes.
Who This Experience Is Perfect For
This experience is great for travelers who:
- Love desserts and baking
- Want to learn about Vietnamese culture and festivals
- Enjoy hands-on food experiences
- Want to bring home a unique edible souvenir
Itinerary
00:15
Introduction to Mooncake Culture Your host will introduce the story of the Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam, the symbolism of mooncakes, and the ingredients used to make them. You’ll also learn about the different types of mooncakes and their regional variations.01:15
Make Baked Mooncakes (Bánh Nướng) Next, you will prepare traditional baked mooncakes, shaping the dough and filling before baking them in the oven. Your host will explain the techniques used to create the beautiful patterns on the mooncake surface.01:45
Make Snow Skin Mooncakes (Bánh Dẻo) You will start by preparing snow skin mooncakes, which are soft and delicate. You’ll learn how to: - prepare the dough - wrap the filling - shape the mooncake using traditional molds02:15
Vietnamese Tea Tasting While the mooncakes are baking, enjoy a tasting of three popular Vietnamese teas, commonly served with sweets and desserts: Possible teas include: - Lotus Tea – delicate and fragrant - Jasmine Tea – light and floral - Green Tea – fresh and refreshing Your host will explain how tea complements mooncakes and why tea culture plays an important role in Vietnamese hospitality.02:30
Enjoy Your Mooncakes. Finally, you will enjoy the mooncakes you made together with tea, or pack them to take home as a memorable souvenir from your experience.
Additional information
- For every booking, $1 will be donated to our charity program providing meals for pediatric patients in central Hanoi hospitals. To our team, we believe in giving back to the communities we work with, and your participation directly supports this mission.
- A 50% discount is available for guests with disabilities and senior participants over 80 years old.
Location
USD 22.54
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