Nam Dinh Tour Full-day: Cultural Discovery
Overview
The Nam Dinh Cultural tour full day offers a deep and authentic insight into the traditional life of the Red River Delta, far from the usual tourist routes. Starting from Hanoi, this cultural journey brings you to Nam Chan Water Puppet Theatre, where you will learn about the origins of water puppetry and take part in a hands-on puppet-making experience. Continue to the Giao Thuy Rural Museum to explore everyday tools, farming equipment, and household objects that reflect the rural lifestyle of northern Vietnam.
In the afternoon, experience local livelihoods at the Bach Long salt fields, where you can try harvesting salt alongside local farmers, weather permitting. The tour concludes with a visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary in Ninh Cuong, the largest wooden church in the Bui Chu Diocese, offering a peaceful and meaningful cultural stop. Ideal as a Nam Dinh day trip from Hanoi, this tour is perfect for travelers seeking culture, hands-on activities, and an off-the-beaten-path experience.
Highlights:
- Learn and practice traditional water puppetry at Nam Chan Water Puppet Theatre
- Explore rural life artifacts at Giao Thuy Rural Museum
- Experience salt harvesting at the Bach Long salt fields (weather permitting)
- Visit the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary in Ninh Cuong, the largest wooden church in the Bui Chu Diocese
- Enjoy a relaxing Nam Dinh day trip from Hanoi focused on culture and local life
Itinerary
06:30 – The driver and tour guide pick up the group at the meeting point in Hanoi to begin the Nam Dinh Tour full day. Depart for Nam Dinh and enjoy the countryside scenery along the way.
09:00 – Visit Nam Chan Water Puppet Theatre (formerly Rach Village Water Puppet Theatre). Learn about the history and development of traditional water puppetry, explore the puppet-making process from carving and assembling to painting and decoration, and enjoy a hands-on experience creating your own puppet. This is a highlight of the Nam Dinh Cultural Tour 1 Day.
10:00 – Continue to Giao Thuy Rural Museum, where you will discover everyday tools and objects used in the daily life of people in the Red River Delta, offering deep insight into rural Vietnamese culture.
12:00 – Enjoy lunch at the museum, featuring local dishes in a peaceful countryside setting.
14:00 – Visit the Bach Long salt fields and experience the life of a local salt farmer by harvesting salt (weather permitting, as salt production depends on sunny conditions).
15:00 – Visit the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary in Ninh Cuong (formerly Ninh Cuong Church), considered the largest wooden church in the Bui Chu Diocese and an important Catholic heritage site.
17:00 – Depart for Hanoi, ending the Nam Dinh Cultural Tour 1 Day. End of program.
Trip notes
Tour includes:
- Enthusiastic and experienced tour guide throughout the journey.
- 3 main meals at 150,000 VND/meal x 3 meals and 1 breakfast.
- Entrance fees and bicycle rental for sightseeing.
- 1 night stay at Ecohost Truc Thang.
- Travel insurance with a maximum compensation of 30,000,000 VND/person/incident.
Tour excludes:
- Transportation by car as per the program.
- Photographer for group photos.
- Costs for other types of accommodation. . Single bed cost.
- Cultural and entertainment activities.
- 10% VAT.
- Personal expenses and drinks.
- Tips for tour guide and driver.
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