Tra Que is a small village located 2 km north-east of Hoi An Ancient Town. The village has existed for at least 300 years. It is located between Tra Que algae pond and the De Vong River, with special conditions producing rich soil, and ideal for growing fresh herbs.
Tra Que is not just a brand name for the village’s fragrant and high quality herbs, but it is also an attractive destination for tourists staying in Hoi An. The village is named after the sweet scented herbs that are used in the everyday meals of Hoi An people, such as mint, coriander and basil. A tour of the organic vegetable and herb gardens can include some time working in the fields if you like (wearing local farmer's c...
Highlights
6 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
6 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch
Helping bicycle, local guide, course of cooking, foot massage, light meal, cold tissue, cold water.
Drinks, Insurance, Personal expenses, Tips
Tra Que Herb Village and Cooking Class from Hoi An Old Quarter
About
Tra Que is a small village located 2 km north-east of Hoi An Ancient Town. The village has existed for at least 300 years. It is located between Tra Que algae pond and the De Vong River, with special conditions producing rich soil, and ideal for growing fresh herbs.
Tra Que is not just a brand name for the village’s fragrant and high quality herbs, but it is also an attractive destination for tourists staying in Hoi An. The village is named after the sweet scented herbs that are used in the everyday meals of Hoi An people, such as mint, coriander and basil. A tour of the organic vegetable and herb gardens can include some time working in the fields if you like (wearing local farmer's c...
Highlights
6 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
6 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch
Helping bicycle, local guide, course of cooking, foot massage, light meal, cold tissue, cold water.
Drinks, Insurance, Personal expenses, Tips
Itinerary
8:00AM Meet our local tour guide at lobby hotel by bicycle or by car. Our guide, who also is the chef, takes you to visit Hoi An market to buy ingredients for the cooking class. You then to ride to Tra Que village (a short 15minute cycle away.) You will be welcomed with a special local soft drink - “É” water or local tea. After your welcome, take a short walk around the vegetable garden to see local farmers at work.
Begin to learn how to cook local delicacies including:
Banh xeo, “tam huu” spring roll, “Tra Que” spring roll…
After your cooking class, enjoy the foods cooked by yourself. By bicycle we return back to the hotel. This ends the tour at 14.30pm
