Market Visit & Cooking Class

Market Visit: Discover the art of Vietnamese food decor with an expert chef during a full-day trip to Ho Chi Minh City via an air-conditioned coach. Take a pedicab ride to Ben Thành Market to meet your chef from the luxurious Rex Hotel. Explore the bustling market filled with vendor stands offering crafts, textiles, and local cuisine.

Cooking Class: Head over to the Rex Hotel, where your chef will take you step-by-step through the process of carving food into intricate designs that are pleasing not only to the palate but also to the eye. Learn about the important role of skillful food decoration in preparing Vietnamese dishes. Then enjoy the delicious results of your culinary lesson.

Ngoc Hoang Temple: Stop at the breathtaking Ngoc Hoang Pagoda (temple), featuring many paintings, ancient statues, and beautiful wood carvings, before returning to your ship.