• Wander through Bao Vinh ancient town with its vibrant market and old merchant houses.
• Experience traditional transport: ferry crossing, cycling through rice fields, and dragon boat return.
• Hands-on craft workshops: make your own Thanh Tiên paper flower and learn Sinh village woodblock printing.
• Gain insights into local spirituality at a centuries-old pagoda.
• Meet artisans preserving crafts once deeply tied to wellness and ancestral rituals.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

This 4.5-hour tour begins with a short drive to Bao Vinh, once a bustling
riverside port. Stroll through its lively market and admire merchant houses
that whisper stories of a bygone era. Cross the river on a slow local ferry
alongside villagers before cycling through lush rice paddies and flower
fields.

In Thanh Tiên village, meet artisans who transform simple paper into intricate
flowers used in ancestral offerings. Try making your own flower and keep it as
a keepsake. Continue to Sinh village, home of Mr. Ky’s workshop, where you’ll
explore the centuries-old art of woodblock printing and natural coloring,
still alive in folk paintings once essential to Vietnamese spiritual
practices.

Along the way, stop at a village pagoda to gain insights into local Buddhist
traditions and the quest for wellness. The journey concludes with a tranquil
dragon boat ride back along the Perfume River, bringing you from timeless
village life to the modern city.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Tour duration: 4.5 hours

Start time: 8:00 (Morning) or 13:00 (Afternoon)

Pick up & Drop off area: Around Hue City Center

Transport: Private vehicle, ferry crossing, cycling (up to 10km, flat roads),
dragon boat

Optional: Guests not cycling can ride pillion on a motorbike (200,000
VND/pax). Cycling enthusiasts may extend by riding from Hue city center to Bao
Vinh.

Meals: Not included

Note: To avoid repetition, it’s recommended not to combine with other Perfume
River boat trips the following day