Ha Noi Tour 1 day: Duong Lam Ancient Village

The Ha Noi Tour 1 day: Duong Lam Ancient Village explores Vietnamese culture and tradition by observing ancient mossy brick houses' unique architecture. Duong Lam, an antique typical village located in Northern Hanoi, offers visitors an authentic glimpse of the traditional and historical culture of Hanoi, promising unforgettable experiences for tourists

1 day

Vietnam

Short Trips

Attractions

Ha Noi

Duration

1 day

Code

DLVE1

Overview

Welcome to our Ha Noi Tour 1 day: Duong Lam Ancient Village!

The journey to Duong Lam unveils to travelers the roots of Vietnamese culture and its traditions, a precious opportunity to explore unique architecture through ancient laterite brick houses that have survived over time. The walls of houses, doors, walls, and temples bear witness to the abundant use of laterite and mud, emblematic materials of this region. It's an immersion in the very essence of Vietnam, where every corner tells a story, every street resonates with traditions, and every house, a living heritage, vividly evokes the cultural and architectural legacy of the past.

Highlights

Visit an ancient house to explore the architecture of a typical Vietnamese traditional village with its narrow alleys.
Take a stroll through the village to chat with the locals and learn more about their daily life, gaining insight into the Vietnamese countryside.
Enjoy a delicious meal with the local host and experience the hospitality of the family.
Visit the temples of King Ngo Quyen and King Phung Hung, as well as Mia Pagoda, during Ha Noi Trip to Duong Lam.

Itinerary

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8:00 a.m. - Departure from your hotel. Drive about 50 km from Hanoi to visit the ancient village of Duong Lam in Son Tay province. Duong Lam is a purely agricultural village in the Northern Red River Delta. On arrival, we take a walk on the village path to visit Mong Phu Temple, dedicated to national heroes, Kings Ngo Quyen and Phung Hung.

Enjoy a special Vietnamese lunch prepared by the host. While you are in the house, you can also join locals in producing local delicacies such as soft green lentil cake and brown onion stuffed rice cake, and enjoy these dishes (depending on the season). Continue to visit the Mia Pagoda, built in the 15th century, and admire 287 statues of all sizes before returning to your hotel in Hanoi.

Along the way, if you are interested, stop to visit the Tay Phuong Pagoda built in the 8th century, the best example of an ancient pagoda typical of Northern Vietnam, with its 18 ancient Arhan statues. And Van Phuc Silk Village, the birthplace of the best silk in Vietnam once upon a time, learn about the silk-making process and shop for the best silk products in Van Phuc Village.

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