Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

A Glimpse of Yen Duc Village Life

Timeless Traditions and Rural Farming Admire the spectacular mountain views on your relaxing drive to the agricultural and cultural village of Yen Duc. Surrounded by mountains and situated along the Kinh Thay River, this village offers typical insight into rural Vietnamese life. Upon arrival, take your seat and watch a wonderful water puppet show performed by local artists. With the puppets exquisitely crafted from the jackfruit tree, the puppeteers enact rural scenes of rice growing and harvesting, evoking a strong sense of agricultural tradition and culture. You will then be warmly greeted into the homes of local villagers and experience aspects of their everyday lives. Learn about their farming methods, harvesting and planting vegetables, fishing, and milling and pounding rice. Bid farewell to your hosts, then return to your ship. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.