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Be charmed by a different, more authentic side of Hue. Venture into the countryside, to see a 250 year old covered bridge and visit craftsmen making woodblock prints and paper flowers in traditional villages then returning to Hue by boat on the scenic Perfume River.
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Be charmed by a different, more authentic side of Hue. Venture into the countryside, to see a 250 year old covered bridge and visit craftsmen making woodblock prints and paper flowers in traditional villages then returning to Hue by boat on the scenic Perfume River.
Start off today early at 08:00 in order to capture the villages at their most lively. On the outskirts of the city stop at Thanh Toan, a remarkable bridge built more than 250 years ago. One of only two covered bridges in Vietnam, the other being the Japanese Bridget in Hoi An, Thanh Toan has stood the test of time, lasting through wars, floods and numerous storms.
Carry on through the countryside to Thanh Tien. For hundreds of years the residents of this village have made beautiful paper flowers including chrysanthemums, orchids and lotus designs. Witness the locals crafting these delicate creations and learn about their role in traditional Vietnamese culture.
Nearby is Sinh, a scenic village situated on the lower stretch of the Perfume River. Visit family-run workshops where skilled craftsmen make woodblock prints, another of Central Vietnam’s ancient art forms. These hand-made items are used during the Lunar New Year as burning effigies for ancestor worship. See the prints being made from start to finish, using techniques handed down from generation to generation.
Return to town on a relaxing boat cruise along the Perfume River (approximately 60-90 minutes), enjoying one last look at Hue’s charming countryside for the end of the tour.
Notes:
Production in the village may depend on the time of the year. Before the Vietnamese Lunar New Year production will be at its busiest however the months after the Lunar New Year the village quieter.
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