ZEN EXPERIENCE
Walk with us in mindfulness through atmospheric temples, holy shrines and meditation practices on this unique travel experience
LOTUS EXPERIENCE
“Near the mud but it does not stink like mud.”
Today, it’s not easy to find the earliest drawings of the lotus flower, but it was believed that lotus flowers blossomed along the banks of the Nile River in Ancient Egypt.
The vitality of the lotus has been the inspiration behind many famous Vietnamese poems. With gracious and elegant beauty, the lotus is strongly associated with Vietnamese tradition, culture and virtues.
Ramble through a bustling flower market to witness Vietnamese local lifestyles. Get involved in the symbolic beauty and spiritual significance of the lotus in Buddhism, taste the sweetness of lotus sweet soup mingling with lotus salad and delectable lotus rice. Escape from the constant restlessness by getting immersed in the rhythm of live Vietnamese music while sipping a cup of lotus tea in a beautiful art gallery.
OVERVIEW
WANDER WITH US
Wandering around a local flower market at sunset is definitely a must-try experience during your journey to Saigon. After getting lost in a paradise of hundreds of vivid flowers, we stop at a lotus flower store where we will take a closer look at the lotus structure and taste natural dried lotus seeds.
The next destination is a tranquil pagoda where we slowly discover the symbolic meanings of lotus in Buddhism. Located in District 10, with unique architecture and breathtaking views, this pagoda is known as an unmissable place at night.
After diving deeply into the spiritual vitality of the lotus,
WEAW would love to boost your energy with Vietnamese traditional cuisine at a peaceful vegetarian restaurant. At this restaurant, all your senses will be awakened with a delicious meal called “Com la sen” and “Goi la sen” (lotus rice and Vietnamese lotus salad) with “Tra sua sen” – a specific lotus milk tea.
Dinner without dessert is unacceptable, right? Therefore, we will have a specific dessert – lotus seed sweet soup at a 60-year-old Store located in District 3 which gives us waves of nostalgia decorated in a 1960's Saigon style.
Finally, our hearts will be filled with the melodies of live Vietnamese music and beautiful artworks at an amazing art gallery. Sipping a cup of lotus tea while listening to soothing sounds is the best way to feel connected to your inner space blissfully and peacefully.
WHEN TO GO
IDEAL LENGTH
PRICE
5 p.m to 9 p.m.
4 HOURS
$49
SERVICES FOR YOU
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Discover the symbolic meanings of the lotus in Buddhism
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Cultural beauty of lotus for the Vietnamese people
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Understand lotus structure
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Dinner with tasty lotus rice and salad
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Enjoy Vietnamese dessert – lotus seeds sweet soup
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Lotus tea with live Vietnamese music in an incredible art gallery
