A few minutes from Amanoi, in the village of Thai An, a handful of families have been following in the footsteps of France’s master winemakers for generations, taking advantage of the area’s unique microclimate to cultivate their grapes. The head of a farming family, Ba Chin lives in a traditional village house with her children and grandchildren, and welcomes Aman guests to join them for dinner. Over a traditional meal prepared by Amanoi’s chefs, Ba Chin shares her tales of times past – opening a uniquely personal conduit to rural life in a bygone era.
Another local resident, Tuyen, has different stories to tell. A descendent of the Cham people, who once dominated the coast of southern Vietnam, Tuyen escorts guests around the ruins of the 13th-century temple complex of Po Klong Garai, bringing the fascinating lost kingdom to life. Later, enjoy the sunset as a Cham Master conducts a sacred blessing, and a traditional Cham family feast is served beneath the star-strewn sky.