VIETNAM – Hue – Easia Signature – A Half-Day Exploring Craft Villages in Hue by Moto-Taxi

Description

On the moto-taxi, visitors will start a half-day tour from the hotel to discover the ‘lost ancient town’ in Hue. A leisure walk around the town will offer the chance to admire the timeless beauty and tranquility of the communal house as well as meet the locals, and to discover traditional crafts such as pearl inlay art, blacksmithing and a pottery kiln used to make statues of “Ong Tao”. Also included is a stop at a local tea house to enjoy some tea or coffee before embarking on a boat cruise to another craft village. Continuing on the moto-taxi to exploring the villages, visitors can stop and have some hands-on craft experiences under the guidance of the local artists.

Selling points

• To enjoy multiple activities during a half-day exploration with walking, moto-taxi riding, hands-on experiences at handicraft villages
• To immerse into Vietnamese culture with many local contacts
• To learn about traditional crafts in Hue

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Environment Impact

Economic Impact

Additional Information

Environmental impact: The activity consists of going around the city using motorized vehicles therefore producing a small amount of carbon footprint, but the overall tour minimizes as much as possible the carbon footprint.

Support for local communities: The activity is supporting directly the locals around the town such as: local artisans preserving the traditional crafts of their ancestors, such as blacksmithing, and pearl inlay art and local family businesses and vendors at the market where the travelers will be stopping by along the visit as well as creating job opportunities for the local guides and drivers.

Cultural engagement: The tour provides participants an opportunity to engage in direct contact with the locals and learn about the cultural importance of Hue as the former imperial capital, as well as to contribute to preserving the traditional crafts and works in the town.

Responsible tourism: The activity promotes responsible tourism practices by encouraging participants to respect and preserve the natural and cultural environment they visit and even contribute positively to the small family businesses.

By exploring Hue’s craft villages by moto-taxi offers a unique opportunity to experience the region’s rich cultural heritage while promoting sustainability and responsible tourism. By supporting local artisans and family businesses, participants not only contribute to the preservation of ancient crafts but also empower the community economically. This low-impact activity encourages respectful engagement with the environment and its inhabitants, ensuring that the natural beauty and cultural significance of Hue endure for future generations.

Time And Transportation

Duration

Half-day: 3h 30min including walking at Bao Vinh, tea/coffee break and experiences at local workshop

Min pax

1

Max pax

20

How to sell it

• Ideal for FIT, Family (with children from 12 years old), and small groups (maximum 20 guests).
• For soft-adventure clients (who want to experience moto-taxi riding)
• For travelers who are keen on traditional handcraft, culture, and local life.
• Perfect for the extended stay one more night in Hue.
• To be included as a half-day tour in the morning or afternoon

Why this activity

• A leisurely half-day is suitable for everyone.
• To offer an authentic area with real local interaction.
• To offer multiple activities: a combination of walking, moto-taxi, hand-on experience at handicratf villages
• To offer another Easia Signature itinerary.

Good to combine with

Visit to Citadel and other sights in Hue by car/ moto-taxi in the afternoon

Do not combine with

• My Lam Pagoda with paper flower workshop
• An Art Experience Day in Hue – Leisure
• Cycling tour to discover the artisan villages

Market suggestion

Competitor comparison

The itinerary may be copied by other DMCs.

Pros

• A nice combination of walking, moto-taxi, and hands-on experience at handicraft villages
• Real and interesting visit to local handcraft and artisan’s houses.
• Easy to combine with other sightseeing in Hue.

Cons

• In case of bad weather, the tour may be canceled.
• Bao Vinh is located in a low-lying area so it can be easily flooded if it is raining heavily.

Information

• Distance of moto-taxi: 23 kilometers, link of itinerary
• Distance and duration of walking tour at Bao Vinh: 1 kilometer – 1 hour
• The moto-taxi: insurance for both driver and person on the back and helmets are included
• Child from 12 years old and adult till 65 years old

Alerts

• DO NOT PROMOTE THIS PRODUCT FOR UK-US MARKET
• Guests should be informed of the possibility of cancellation in case of bad weather.

Price range

$$

Quotation guideline

This half-day includes:

• Hue – Activity – Easia signature – A walk to explore the lost ancient town (Bao Vinh Ancient town).
• Hue – Activity – local houses at Tien Non – Thanh Tien – Sinh village.
• Hue – Activity – Motovina – Moto-taxi Hue city

Inclusion

• Fee for locals at Bao Vinh, Thanh Tien, Sinh Village.
• Tea or coffee at Ma’s house (Bao Vinh) for clients and guide
• Moto-taxi for clients and guide

Exclusion

• Easia’s guide fee
• Other personal fees.

Possible Extra

Car transfer.

Important notes

• Verify the weather before the tour.
• Carefully brief program to guides about the itinerary of walking tour: starting point at Bao Vinh communal house, from the number 41 Bao Vinh, going straight ahead to the end of the alley, stop at a pearl inlay art workshop –> turn right and go ahead to blacksmithing —>go straight and turn right to Dia Linh bridge and then turn left to visit ‘Ong Tao’ making–> back to the town to visit an ancient house and local market–>final stop at Ma’s house for tea/coffee and refreshing.

Special Guide notes

• The guide should know Bao Vinh Ancient town and all of the stops along the way.
• Should reconfirm with locals before arrival.

Different Choice

Paper Flower workshop at My Lam Pagoda, combined with the countryside cycling/ moto-taxi riding to visit Thanh toan Bridge

Contact

Mạ’s House tea & coffee.

Add: 136 Bao Vinh, Hương Vang, Hương Trà, Huế.

Contact: Ms. Hồng/0983062502

Ms. Nga (Thanh Tien village)

Contact:0393167854

Mr. Phuoc (Sinh village)

Contact:0352871121

English

A Half-Day Exploring Craft Villages in Hue by moto-taxi

You will travel on a moto-taxi to the ‘lost’ ancient town of Hue, nestled on the Northern outskirts of the Citadel, next to the Perfume River. 200 years ago, it was a bustling Central Vietnam trading port, marking the golden age of Hue as an ancient capital. Now, over time, it has changed a lot but still retains many classic and nostalgic features. Upon arrival, you will walk to discover its ancient beauty and tranquility while visiting the communal house, meeting the locals, and discovering traditional crafts, such as mosaic work, blacksmithing, and a pottery kiln used to make the statues of “Ong Tao”. Take a break at a local tea house to enjoy tea or coffee. Keep on your moto-taxi adventure to reach villages of fields of flowers and vegetable gardens, renowned for its nearly 400-year-old tradition of crafting paper flowers. Stop at a local artisan family and have some hands-on crafting experience under the guidance of the host. Move to Sinh village, the cradle of Hue’s 400-year tradition of folklore prints. Meet a local artist who will explain traditional printing techniques and try your hand at creating a print to take home as a beautiful keepsake. You will be back in central Hue at noon.

Duration: 3h 30min

Distance and duration of the walking tour: 1 kilometer – 1 hour

Distance and duration of moto-taxi: 23 kilometers – 1h 30min

Note: Helmet included. One person per moto- taxi with a driver. Child from 12 years old and adult till 65 years old.

French

Une demi-journée à la découverte des villages artisanaux de Hue en moto-taxi

Vous vous rendrez dans l’ancienne ville “perdue” de Hue en moto-taxi, située à la périphérie nord de la Citadelle, près de la rivière des Parfums. Il y a 200 ans, c’était un port de commerce animé du centre du Vietnam, marquant l’âge d’or de Hue en tant qu’ancienne capitale. Aujourd’hui, la ville a beaucoup changé, mais elle conserve de nombreux éléments classiques et nostalgiques. En vous promenant dans la ville, vous découvrirez sa beauté ancienne et sa tranquillité en visitant la maison communale, en rencontrant les habitants et en découvrant l’artisanat traditionnel, comme le travail de la mosaïque, la forge et un four à poterie, utilisé pour fabriquer les statues d'”Ong Tao”. Faites une pause dans une maison de thé locale pour déguster un thé.

Continuez en moto-taxi vers le village de Thanh Tien, réputé pour son ancestrale tradition de fabrication de fleurs en papier. Vous vous arrêterez dans la maison d’une famille d’artisans, pour vous essayer à la fabrication des fleurs en papier sous la direction de votre hôte. Puis poursuivez votre route vers le village de Sinh, berceau d’une tradition d’estampes folkloriques vieille de 400 ans. Rencontrez un artiste local qui vous expliquera les techniques d’impression traditionnelle et essayez de créer une estampe que vous emporterez chez vous comme souvenir. Ensuite il sera temps de rejoindre Hue où vous arriverez peu après 12 h 00.

Durée : 3h 30 min

Distance et durée de la visite à pied : 1 kilomètre – 1 heure

Distance et durée du trajet en moto-taxi: 23  kilomètres – 1h 30min

Note : casque inclus. Une personne par mato-taxi avec chauffeur.
Enfant à partir de 12 ans- Adulte moins de 65 ans.

Spanish

Excursión de medio día en mototaxi por los pueblos artesanos de Hue

Viajará en mototaxi hasta la antigua ciudad “perdida” de Hue, situada en la periferia norte de la Ciudadela, cerca del río Perfume. Hace 200 años era un bullicioso puerto comercial del centro de Vietnam, que marcó el apogeo de Hue como antigua capital. Hoy, la ciudad ha cambiado mucho, pero conserva muchos rasgos clásicos y nostálgicos. Mientras pasea por la ciudad, descubrirá su antigua belleza y tranquilidad visitando la casa comunal, conociendo a los lugareños y aprendiendo oficios tradicionales como la fabricación de mosaicos, la herrería y un horno de cerámica, utilizado para las estatuas “Ong Tao”. Parada en una casa de té local para tomar una taza de té.

Continúe en mototaxi hasta la aldea de Thanh Tien, famosa por su antigua tradición de fabricar flores de papel. Se detendrá en casa de una familia de artesanos para probar a hacer flores de papel bajo la dirección de su anfitrión. Continúe hasta el pueblo de Sinh, cuna de una tradición de grabados folclóricos de 400 años de antigüedad. Conozca a un artista local que le explicará las técnicas tradicionales de impresión y pruebe a crear un grabado para llevárselo a casa como recuerdo. A continuación, viaje a Hue, donde llegará poco después de las 12.00.

Duración: 3 horas y 30 minutos
Distancia y duración del recorrido a pie: 1 kilómetro – 1 hora
Distancia y duración del recorrido en mototaxi: 23 kilómetros – 1 hora y 30 minutos
Nota: Casco incluido. Una persona por mato-taxi con conductor.
Niños a partir de 12 años – Adultos menores de 65 años.

Italian

Tour di mezza giornata in mototaxi dei villaggi artigianali di Hue

Viaggerete in mototaxi verso l’antica città “perduta” di Hue, situata alla periferia nord della Cittadella, vicino al Fiume dei Profumi. 200 anni fa era un vivace porto commerciale del Vietnam centrale, che ha segnato il periodo d’oro di Hue come ex capitale. Oggi la città è molto cambiata, ma conserva molte caratteristiche classiche e nostalgiche. Passeggiando per la città, scoprirete la sua antica bellezza e la sua tranquillità visitando la casa comune, incontrando la gente del posto e imparando a conoscere i mestieri tradizionali come la lavorazione del mosaico, il fabbro e una fornace per la produzione di ceramica, utilizzata per le statue “Ong Tao”. Fermatevi in una casa da tè locale per una tazza di tè.

Proseguite in mototaxi verso il villaggio di Thanh Tien, rinomato per la sua antica tradizione di produzione di fiori di carta. Vi fermerete a casa di una famiglia di artigiani per cimentarvi nella realizzazione di fiori di carta sotto la guida del vostro ospite. Proseguite verso il villaggio di Sinh, luogo di nascita di una tradizione di 400 anni di stampe popolari. Incontrate un artista locale che vi spiegherà le tecniche di stampa tradizionali e provate a creare una stampa da portare a casa come souvenir. È poi il momento di dirigersi verso Hue, dove si arriverà poco dopo le 12.00.

Durata: 3 ore e 30 minuti
Distanza e durata del tour a piedi: 1 chilometro – 1 ora
Distanza e durata del giro in mototaxi 23 chilometri – 1 ora e 30 minuti
Nota: casco incluso. Una persona per mato-taxi con autista.
Bambini a partire dai 12 anni – Adulti sotto i 65 anni.

German

Ein halber Tag Erkundung der Handwerksdörfer in Hue mit dem Motorradtaxi

Sie fahren mit einem Motorradtaxi in die “verlorene” alte Stadt Hue, die am nördlichen Rand der Zitadelle am Parfümfluss liegt. Vor 200 Jahren war sie ein geschäftiger zentralvietnamesischer Handelshafen und markierte das goldene Zeitalter von Hue als alte Hauptstadt. Im Laufe der Zeit hat sich die Stadt stark verändert, doch viele klassische und nostalgische Merkmale sind erhalten geblieben. Nach Ihrer Ankunft werden Sie zu Fuß die alte Schönheit und Ruhe der Stadt erkunden, während Sie das Gemeinschaftshaus besichtigen, die Einheimischen treffen und traditionelles Handwerk wie Mosaikarbeiten, Schmiedekunst und einen Töpferofen entdecken, in dem die Statuen von “Ong Tao” hergestellt werden. Legen Sie eine Pause in einem lokalen Teehaus ein, um Tee oder Kaffee zu trinken. Setzen Sie Ihre Fahrt mit dem Motorradtaxi fort, um Dörfer mit Blumenfeldern und Gemüsegärten zu erreichen, die für ihre fast 400 Jahre alte Tradition der Herstellung von Papierblumen bekannt sind. Halten Sie bei einer einheimischen Handwerkerfamilie und erleben Sie unter Anleitung des Gastgebers, wie man Papierblumen herstellt. Weiter geht es zum Dorf Sinh, der Wiege der 400 Jahre alten Tradition der Folkloredrucke in Hue. Treffen Sie einen lokalen Künstler, der Ihnen die traditionellen Drucktechniken erklärt, und versuchen Sie sich selbst an der Herstellung eines Drucks, den Sie als schönes Andenken mit nach Hause nehmen können. Gegen Mittag sind Sie zurück im Zentrum von Hue.

Dauer: 3 Stunden und 30 Minuten

Entfernung und Dauer des Rundgangs: 1 Kilometer – 1 Stunde

Entfernung und Dauer des Moto-Taxis: 23 Kilometer – 1 Stunde und 30 Minuten

Hinweis: Helm inbegriffen. Eine Person pro Motorradtaxi mit einem Fahrer. Kinder ab 12 Jahren und Erwachsene bis 65 Jahre alt.

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