Private tour | Legends of Champa & Hidden Handicarft Villages in Quy Nhon

— GENERAL INFORMATION —

Tour: Full-day tour.

Departure time: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM.

Duration: 5.5 hours.

Pick-up/Drop-off: Hotels in Quy Nhon (Please specify your hotel address).

 

– ABOUT THIS SERVICE –

Discover the cultural heritage of Bình Định on a journey through its ancient traditions and famous craft villages. Explore the thousand-year-old Bánh Ít Cham Towers, learn the secrets of the renowned Bàu Đá rice wine, and visit Phú Gia Village to discover the artistry behind its iconic handmade conical hats. Complete your experience with a delicious local lunch featuring authentic Bình Định specialties.

 

– ITINERARY –

08:30 AM - Pick-up at your hotel in Quy Nhơn

Meet your guide and begin the journey into Bình Định’s cultural heartland.

 

09:00 AM - Arrive at Bánh Ít Cham Towers.

Begin your walk up the hill to the towers built in the 11th–12th centuries.

Discover:

•  The ancient Champa Kingdom;
•  Mysterious Cham brick construction that has endured for 1,000 years;
•  Hindu deities and their spiritual influence; Legends, untold stories, and intriguing architectural theories;

 

10:30 AM - Visit Bàu Đá Rice Wine Village

Witness the full process of producing the famous Bàu Đá wine, known for its purity and strong 50% alcohol content.

Learn how local people distill the wine using traditional clay pots and century-old techniques.

 

11:00 AM - Visit Phú Gia Conical Hat Village

Explore one of Vietnam’s most impressive conical-hat crafting villages.

These hats are renowned for:

• Their 50-year durability
• Their complex handmade structure
• Their history as symbols of high social status in the past
• Interact with skilled artisans and learn how each hat is crafted with precision and dedication.

 

12:30 PM - Enjoy lunch with local food

Relax at a local restaurant and savor traditional Bình Định cuisine.

 

2:00 PM - Return to Quy Nhơn city

Drop-off at your hotel or resort. Thank you and enjoy the rest of your journey!

 

FOOD RECOMMENDATION:

• Bánh xèo (A local savory pancake with various toppings such as shrimp, beef, egg, oyster, squid…, rolled with fresh herbs in rice paper and dipped in traditional fish sauce);
• A specialty grilled fermented pork & beef set from the Chợ Huyện Fermented Pork Village, featuring ingredients made from pork and beef - especially sour pork rolls, grilled beef wrapped in lolot leaf, and grilled pork rolls - all enjoyed fresh-roll style with rice paper. This is an authentic local dish and an absolute must-try.
• Bún chả cá: A flavorful bowl of rice vermicelli in Quy Nhơn’s signature fishcake broth, featuring tender handmade fishcakes from local seafood, served with fresh herbs, lime, and traditional toppings. A comforting, iconic dish of the coastal region.

 

 

INCLUDED:

• Private transportation.
• English-speaking tour guide.
• All entrance fees.
• Lunch with local food.
• Water, hat, wet tissues.

EXCLUDED:

• Tips for guide or driver.
• Personal expenses.