Meeting point: At Port Gate (photos below)
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Just 60km away from Ha Long Bay (about a 1.5-hour ride), Yen Duc Cultural Village is a perfect choice for cruise passengers who have limited time spent in this city such as hopping on Halong Bay tour from cruise ship. With its traditional agricultural style, the village boasts splendid rice paddy fields, lush gardens and small fishponds. Contact us to experience the distinct rural lifestyle in northern Vietnam.
Be picked up by our driver and tour guide at the port entrance gate, start your Halong Bay shore excursion with a 1.5-hour ride to Yen Duc Village in Mao Khe Province. Upon arrival, admire the sweeping view of green fields and small lanes while enjoying the serenity of Vietnamese rural life. Visit a vegetable garden and a traditional Vietnamese family house. Interact with friendly villagers and drop by a local kindergarten to spend some fun time with the lovely kids. Afterward, cross the fields to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Canh Huong Pagoda. Treat yourself to an exhilarating water puppet show by village artists in the field.
For a more authentic experience, mingle with locals and join in their daily activities, such as fishing or gardening (seasonal services). End your trip with a typical local lunch in the village house. Head back to the port in good time for your cruise departure. Trip ends. Thanks for traveling with Shore Excursions Asia!
