Highlights
- Learn to make 2 traditional Vietnamese mooncakes: baked and snow skin mooncake
- Hands-on experience shaping, filling, and molding mooncakes
- Taste three popular Vietnamese teas paired with mooncakes
- Discover the cultural meaning of the Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam
- Create beautiful mooncakes you can eat or take home
Description
Mooncakes are an iconic symbol of the Mid-Autumn Festival, one of the most important celebrations in Vietnamese culture.
During this interactive workshop, you will learn how these traditional cakes are made and why they hold such special meaning for Vietnamese families.
Together with your host, you will prepare two different types of mooncakes:
- Bánh nướng (baked mooncake) – the classic golden pastry with a rich filling.
- Bánh dẻo (snow skin mooncake) – a soft and chewy mooncake traditionally enjoyed during the festival.
You will learn each step of the process, including:
- Preparing the dough
- Shaping and filling the cakes
- Using traditional mooncake molds
- Baking and finishing techniques
While your mooncakes are being prepared, you will also enjoy a tea tasting session featuring three traditional Vietnamese teas, which are often served together with mooncakes during family gatherings.
This experience is not only about baking but also about discovering the story, traditions, and cultural significance behind Vietnamese mooncakes.
This experience is great for travelers who:
- Love desserts and baking
- Want to learn about Vietnamese culture and festivals
- Enjoy hands-on food experiences
- Want to bring home a unique edible souvenir
Includes
Mooncake making workshop
Ingredients and baking tools
Two types of mooncakes (baked & snow skin)
Three Vietnamese tea tastings
Cooking guidance from a local host
Mooncakes to enjoy or take home
Excludes
Hotel pickup & drop-off
Personal expenses (shopping, additional food or drinks not mentioned)
Gratuities / tips (optional and at your discretion)
Important Information
- In this experience, you’ll be actively involved in the entire cooking process, from preparing dough and fillings to baking mooncake with traditional methods. This makes it ideal for food enthusiasts who want to dive deep into the intricacies of Vietnamese cuisine and culture.
Our menu can be customized to accommodate different dietary needs such as vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any concerns regarding dietary restrictions and accommodation requirements.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
