Nha Trang’s Rural Life

OVERVIEW

Enjoy a revealing look at rural life in Vietnam by interacting with some of the residents and visiting sites that hold great cultural value. Not far outside the city limits, the landscape will change dramatically as rice paddies and majestic mountains come into view. After pausing at a temple said to bestow good luck on visitors, you will browse a morning market for a glimpse of daily life in the country. You will become even more familiar with the local lifestyle by conversing with a typical family and visiting another family whose livelihood for generations has been drying and seasoning squid for sale. You will also enjoy a frank and enlightening conversation with the monks or perhaps nuns in a somewhat remote Buddhist pagoda. The experience will leave you with plenty to talk about over coffee or coconut juice and leave you with a deep respect for the traditional ways practiced in rural Vietnam.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take in the natural beauty of Vietnam in the countryside that surrounds Nha Trang.
• Discover the challenges and charms of village life by conversing with the families.
• Talk to Buddhist monks or nuns about their lifestyles or anything else that comes to mind.
• Reflect on the day’s events over a beverage at a modest coffee shop.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.