Join us on an immersive journey into the world of agarwood – the rare and precious aromatic resin also known as oud, gaharu, or trầm hương. Cherished across cultures for centuries, agarwood is deeply intertwined with spiritual rituals, traditional medicine, and cultural heritage.
This experience offers a close-up look at agarwood’s fascinating life cycle, from cultivation and sustainable harvesting to the intricate extraction process that gives rise to its distinctive fragrance. You’ll learn to distinguish between different grades, explore both traditional and modern tools, and understand the economic and spiritual value this resin holds in Vietnamese and broader Asian contexts.
Beyond agarwood, the tour invites you to embrace Buddhist values in practice through a shared vegetarian meal with local Buddhists, offering insight into mindfulness, compassion, and the harmony between humans and nature.
The day ends with a tea ceremony, reflecting tea’s quiet spiritual depth and its role in grounding and reflection—an elegant closing to a rich day of scent, story, and soulful learning.