About this Event
Tour Description: On Mother’s Day weekend, book a tour with us and we’ll take care of the rest to ensure you and your family/friends enjoy a full day of activities. Indulge in the serene beauty of a traditional Chinese tea ceremony, savor classic Chinese dishes, and visit a much less-known but awe-inspiring Vietnamese Buddhist Center with the full comfort of a chauffeured vehicle so you can spend quality with your loved ones instead of dealing with traffic. To add to that, get an added layer of meaning and learn about the history and development of Southwest Houston while riding along Bellaire, Harwin, and Hillcroft Boulevards with our knowledgeable tour guide
Date & time: Sunday, May 12th, 9 AM-4 PM
Tour Itinerary
- 9:00 AM Starting off at the Chinese Community Center (9800 Town Park Drive, Houston, TX 77036) receive a beginner lesson in the tradition of Chinese Calligraphy, a practical form of writing that became a respected art form
- 10:00 AM Ten Yen Tea and Herbs | Observe a Chinese tea ceremony at Ten Yen Tea and Herbs. This popular local shop has provided a wide selection of loose leaf and herbal teas to Houstonians for more than 20 years.Visitors enjoy a selection of quality, pure teas enjoying each beverage’s sublime flavor and unique characteristics. As we drive down the main corridors we learn about the history of Chinatown's development and its' key drivers.
- 11:10 AM Hunan Bistro | Enjoy delicious and class Chinese food at one of Dun Huang Plaza's favorites. Afterwards, explore Dun Huang Plaza and treat yourself to Boba drinks at one of the many speciality drink stores or get some dessert! Your ticket does not include lunch; you will purchase your own meal.
- 1:15 PM Vietnam Buddhist Center | Find serenity at Vietnam Buddhist Center an impressive twelve-acre temple cultivating the teachings of the Buddha, one of the most beautiful temples in Houston yet little known of and visited
- 02:40 PM Mulan | Cement the day's memories at Mulan and find your own mother-daughter bracelets or find each other's Qipao. If you're not a mother-daughter duo, find gifts for your friends or family! Mulan has a vast inventory of speciality gifts celebrating Buddhism and Chinese culture
- 03:50 PM Tour End
Individual ticket prices cover bus driver, tour guide, service (coordination) fees. Your ticket does not include lunch; you will purchase your own meal. All tickets will be refunded in the event a full booking of 12 is not met.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Chinese Community Center, 9800 Town Park Drive, Houston, United States
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