Hue (Chan May), Vietnam

Thanh Toan Countryside Life & Traditions

A Glimpse Into Rural Vietnamese Life Visit Thanh Toan Village to learn about daily life, farming and fishing traditions and sample local dishes. Founded in the 17th century, this quiet farming community preserves the traditions of rural Vietnamese life. Drive to the village, meet your host and discover farming practices still used today—learn how local villagers plant and harvest rice, gaining insight into the “Mother Rice” culture that has shaped Vietnam. After, ride a bicycle or rickshaw along quiet lanes lined with gardens, duck ponds and bamboo hedges, then glide along gentle waterways on a sampan, a small, flat-bottomed wooden boat, to experience age-old fishing techniques and see the 18th-century tile-roofed bridge, the second oldest in Vietnam. Conclude at a communal house, where you will assist your hosts in preparing a home-style meal and taste authentic Vietnamese flavors before returning to your ship. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walking or standing may e