Thursday, 19:31, 19/03/2026

Rural experiences draw foreign tourists to central Vietnam

VOV.VN - More and more foreign tourists are visiting Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri province, central Vietnam, to experience rural life firsthand, including feeding ducks, riding buffaloes, and fishing alongside locals.

rural experiences draw foreign tourists to central vietnam picture 1 — Covering 1.3 hectares in Bong Lai village, Duck Farm offers nature lovers a playful experience: visitors sit as ducks swarm their legs to peck at scattered rice during the so-called “duck massage.”

rural experiences draw foreign tourists to central vietnam picture 2 — Visitors place the ducklings on their hands or feet to feed them.

rural experiences draw foreign tourists to central vietnam picture 3 — Duck Farm offers an authentic rural experience including taking care of buffaloes.

rural experiences draw foreign tourists to central vietnam picture 4 — Feeding and observing the ducks is a favourite activity, letting tourists experience their quirky behaviours up close.

rural experiences draw foreign tourists to central vietnam picture 5 — Tran Quoc Hoan, owner of Duck Farm Phong Nha, has trained a flock of ducks to serve tourists.

rural experiences draw foreign tourists to central vietnam picture 6 — Two British tourists enjoy holding the ducks in their arms. Apart from offering picturesque views, the farm helps to enhance tourists' travel experience and memorable moments.

rural experiences draw foreign tourists to central vietnam picture 7 — Tim from Britain enjoys the unique duck massage service. The sensation of being surrounded and massaged by many ducks helps tourists relax, making it a highlight of their trip.

rural experiences draw foreign tourists to central vietnam picture 8 — Ducks are trained from a young age, so they are quite friendly to people.

rural experiences draw foreign tourists to central vietnam picture 9 — Tourists also enjoy going fishing at the farm, providing them a deeper connection to the local culture.

rural experiences draw foreign tourists to central vietnam picture 10 — The experience at the farm lasts approximately two hours, and the ticket price is VND120,000 per person.

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