Thuy Bieu is featured by its rustic settings, typical of Hue countryside. The whole village is hidden in luxuriant gardens of citruit and bamboo. Local people live in small blue cottages, built in traditional architecture with small chambers, titled roof and long gate.
Thuy Bieu is a wonderland of pomelo that possesses a very special taste and fragrance. Locals call it “thanh tra” or “green tea citruit” as its flesh is juicily light green. When spring comes, the village is blooded in pure white blossoms, creating a romantic scene. In July and August, pomelo trees ripe is every where and so its aroma. People are visioning a “Thanh Tra flower festival” will be celebrated in Hue just like the Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan.
We escort you free bicycle tour to explore Thuy Bieu village. Along the walking you have opportunity to admire the quiet and superb landscape of Hue: rice field, fruit tree and vegetable gardens, communal house, primary school and a valley of cemetery. You also have chance to visit Ho Quyen (Tiger Fighting Arena) and Voi Re Temple. The Ho Quyen was built in 1830 by Emperor Minh Mang as a venue for the popular duels between elephants and tigers. Voi Re temple is a Royal temple where the Kings’ war elephants were buried and worshipped.
Leave Thuy Bieu village to come to Vong Canh hill, you will be surprised with charming scenery here. Standing on the Vong Canh hill, you will have overall see sight with ancient relics and beautiful scenery of natural space around here, especially, the beauty of Huong River. Don’t forget to bring your camera to save unforgettable moments.
* Notice: Free tour