The Taste of Giang Bien Tour offers an authentic journey into Hanoi’s rural heritage, where guests farm alongside local villagers, harvest fresh produce, make traditional Vietnamese cakes, enjoy tea culture, and immerse themselves in the unique traditions of Northern Vietnam.
Ideal for tour groups and corporate teams
From 350.000 VND
/pax
Estimated Duration: 5-6 hours
(Vui lòng liên hệ đặt trước ít nhất 24 tiếng)
- Visit local farms
- Learn about local farming and seasonal crops from local farmers
- Hands-on harvesting
- Practice in-depth traditional farming
- Visit historic complex: Quan Tinh Communual house – Pagoda – Temple of Literature
- Learn about the traditional hammock making
- Make traditional treats such as bánh đúc, chè lam
- Discover and experience the traditional Vietnamese tea culture.
- Enjoy our farm fresh lunch
- Flexible, tailor-made itineraries for groups
Experience Journey
Tour Highlights
01
Hands-on Farming Experience
Visit farms
Explore gardens tended by local farming families and hear firsthand from the farmers about traditional farming practices, the unique characteristics of the land, seasonal growing techniques, and how agriculture continues to shape the lives and livelihoods of the local community
Harvest seasonal vegetables and fruits
Get hands-on harvesting seasonal vegetables and fruits alongside local farmers, while learning the correct techniques and food safety practices
Practice real traditional farming
Experience traditional farming by sowing seeds, preparing the soil, weeding, and watering crops while learning about the distinctive cultivation practices of Northern Vietnam’s Red River Delta.
02
Visit Historical and Cultural Heritage Sites
Visit a historic complex featuring the village communal house, pagoda, and the Quán Tình Temple of Literature—one of Giang Biên’s most significant cultural landmarks. The Quán Tình Communal House, dedicated to General Nguyễn Nộn, was originally built in the 17th century and preserves numerous imperial royal decrees, ancient stone steles, and remarkable examples of traditional Vietnamese architecture.
Quán Tình Pagoda (Thái Linh Quán Tự) dates back to the 17th century and is renowned for its ancient bronze bell and a stone stele engraved in 1655. The Temple of Literature (Văn Chỉ) commemorates the village’s distinguished scholars and contributors and has been carefully restored as part of this historic heritage complex.
03
Explore Traditional Crafts
Discover the traditional art of handmade hammock weaving, a craft that has been practiced in Giang Biên for generations. Rooted in the cultivation of jute, it once provided the main livelihood for many local farming families and remains an important part of the village’s cultural heritage today.
04
Experience Local Cuisine
Make Traditional Bánh Đúc and Chè Lam with Local Artisans
Learn to prepare two traditional Northern Vietnamese specialties—bánh đúc nóng with soup and chè lam—using fresh local ingredients while discovering the culinary traditions deeply rooted in the culture of the Red River Delta
Explore the Traditions of Vietnamese Tea Culture
Discover how tea is prepared and enjoyed in Vietnam through a variety of traditions, including trà đặc (strong brewed tea), trà đạo (Vietnamese tea ceremony), and the iconic trà đá (Vietnamese iced tea)
Enjoy farm fresh lunch
Savor a farm-fresh meal made with locally sourced ingredients, featuring authentic Northern Vietnamese home-style dishes, with vegetarian and meat options available upon request.
05
Connect with the Local Community & Shop for Fresh Farm Produce
Engage with the Local Community
Spend time talking and connecting with local farmers—the true “guardians of the countryside.” More than farmers, they are your guides, skilled artisans, and living keepers of Vietnam’s folk heritage, sharing traditional proverbs, folk songs, and the timeless melodies of Northern Vietnam that have been passed down through generations.
Buy Fresh Farm Produce at Farm-Gate Prices
Purchase freshly harvested vegetables and fruits directly from the farm, ensuring premium quality at fair farm-gate prices.
Suggested Menu
Snack before farming activities
- Boiled sweet potatoes
- Shiso tea
Lunch meal (regular)
- Grilled chicken with lemongrass
- Fish in tomato sauce
- Stir-fried bok choy with garlic
- Crab soup with water spinach and sponge gourd
- Vietnamese pickled eggplant – fish sauce/shrimp paste
- Brown rice
- Peanut rice flan with soup
- Nutty ginger sticky rice bar
- Seasonal fruit
- Shiso tea
Lunch meal (vegetarian)
- Boiled seasonal vegetables
- Stir-fried vegetables with fermented sauce
- Fried vegetarian meatloaf
- Mixed rice vermicelli with vegetables and fruits
- Green papaya salad
- Winter melon soup with various root vegetables
- Brown rice
- Pickled mustard greens
- Peanut rice flan with soup
- Nutty ginger sticky rice bar
- Seasonal fruit
- Shiso tea
Suggested Intinerary
Tour Duration: 5–6 hours
Start Time: Flexible upon request
- 08:00 – 08:30 AM – Meet your guide at Temple of literature Quán Tình. Begin your journey with a guided visit to the historic Quán Tình Temple of literature – Communal House – Pagoda Complex, learning about the area’s rich cultural and historical heritage. Afterwards, head to our garden to relax and enjoy a light refreshment before the farming activities begin.
- 08:30 – 10:30 AM – Join local farmers in a hands-on farming experience, including soil preparation, weeding, sowing seeds, harvesting seasonal produce, and learning about traditional farming practices and native crops of the region.
- 10:30 – 11:30 AM – Learn to make two traditional Northern Vietnamese specialties—chè lam and bánh đúc—in a hands-on workshop led by local artisans.
- 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM – Discover the traditional craft of handmade hammock weaving and learn basic weaving techniques from local craftspeople while exploring the history of Giang Biên’s centuries-old hammock weaving village.
- 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM – Explore the traditions of Vietnamese tea culture, learning about different brewing methods and the customs of enjoying tea in everyday Vietnamese life.
- 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM – Enjoy a traditional Northern Vietnamese countryside lunch, prepared with fresh local ingredients and featuring authentic regional flavors.
- 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM – Bid farewell to Giang Biên and conclude your memorable countryside experience.
