TIA Wellness Resort, situated along Da Nang’s coastline in Vietnam, is taking its wellness ethos off property, curating excursions to local sites. To do so, the resort has drawn on its four core wellness pillars—Nourish, Flow, Breathe and Create—to create the experiences, which are as follows:
- “Nourish – Tra Que Vegetable Village Excursion and Healthy Cooking Class” – This three-and-a-half-hour tour starts with a trip to Tra Que Village to learn about local agriculture and the Vietnamese herbs and spices that make the cuisine so distinct. Guests pick out the ingredients that will later be used to make wellness spring rolls and wellness banh xeo (Vietnamese-style savory pancake) in a hands-on cooking class at the resort. The tour takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., with guests sitting down for a meal of their creations afterwards.
- “Flow – Marble Mountain Climb & Tai Chi” – Nearby the resort are the Marble Mountains, five karsts named for the five elements. The sacred spot, peppered with pagodas and shrines, ancient statues and caves, is accessed by a 200-step stone staircase winding up the mountainside. At the top, participants can enjoy a Tai Chi session led by the TIA guide. The two-hour excursion, designed with movement in mind, is held from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m.
- “Breathe – Lady Buddha Meditation Son Tra Peninsula” – Guests leave early for an exploration of Linh Ung Pagoda, before a guided meditation session in the grounds with a focus on the breath. After the mindful practice the excursion takes in the main Lady Buddha statue, the tallest in the country and a symbol of peace and prosperity, before returning to the resort. The whole experience takes place from 6 to 8:30 a.m., before the bustle of the day.
- “Create – Traditional Vietnamese Calligraphy Art Class” – The resort is building on the creativity focus that it encourages through its on-site art sessions while introducing a traditional practice imbued with mindfulness. The three-hour session starts at 1:30 p.m. with a visit to a calligraphy museum and chat with a calligraphy master. Guests will get to keep their creation as a reminder of the experience.
Each TIA tour is offered daily, subject to availability.
For more information, visit www.tiawellnessresort.com.
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