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Nam Dinh Day Tour: Gothic Wonder Trip
Short Trips - Family Tours - Off the beaten track
- Duration
- 1 day
- Style
- Private tour
- Price
- Price on request
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Hanoi – Kien Lao church – Hung Nghia church – Pham Phao brass instrument village – Covered tile bridge – Pham Phao old church – Hanoi (L)
08:00: Board the vehicle and depart from Hanoi for Nam Dinh, officially beginning your Nam Dinh day tour to explore historic churches and peaceful rural villages.
09:30: Meet the local tour guide and visit Kien Lao Church in Xuan Truong District. This grand Gothic-style complex feels like a corner of Europe set in the Vietnamese countryside, with spacious grounds ideal for photography—an iconic highlight of the Nam Dinh day tour.
10:30: Continue the Nam Dinh day tour to Hung Nghia Church, often described as “Europe in a tranquil Vietnamese village.” Learn about the early roots of Catholicism in Vietnam through fascinating local stories and legends.
11:30: Drive to Quan Anh Heritage House, a culturally significant site in Hai Anh Village showcasing a harmonious blend of Eastern and Western architectural styles. Enjoy lunch and time to rest as part of your Nam Dinh day tour experience.
14:30: Cycle to Pham Phao Village, known for traditional wood carving and brass instrument making. Visit Hai Minh Artists’ Village, home to more than 40 local painters. Meet an 83-year-old artist, the fourth generation in his family, and listen to stories of village life inside a traditional Northern Vietnamese house—an authentic cultural encounter on the Nam Dinh day tour.
Continue to Pham Phao Old Church, one of the earliest places where Catholicism was introduced in Vietnam.
On the return route, stop at the covered tile-roofed bridge of Luong Pagoda in Hai Anh Commune, built in the 16th century. Observe daily village life and learn about Vietnamese rituals and ancestral worship.
After the visits, return to Quan Anh Heritage House to enjoy a relaxing herbal foot bath.
17:00: Depart for Hanoi. Arrival and end of services, concluding the memorable Nam Dinh day tour.
This Nam Dinh day tour takes you into the heart of Northern Vietnam’s Catholic heritage and rural craft villages.
The Nam Dinh excursion start from iconic churches such as Kien Lao and Hung Nghia, followed by a relaxed cycling experience to traditional villages where painting, wood carving, and brass instrument making are still practiced daily.
Along the way, travelers connect with local artists, explore historic architecture, and slow down at heritage houses surrounded by countryside scenery. This short trip in Nam Dinh is ideal for travelers seeking off the beaten track tours in Northen Vietnam, this short journey offers a meaningful cultural escape.
Highlight:
- Explore iconic Catholic landmarks including Kien Lao church and Hung Nghia church
- Cycle through peaceful countryside villages and local craft communities
- Visit Pham Phao village, known for brass instrument making and wood carving
- Meet local painters in Hai Minh artists’ village and hear stories passed down through generations
- Discover Pham Phao old church, one of the earliest Catholic sites in Vietnam
- Stop at the historic Luong Pagoda covered tile bridge
- Enjoy lunch and a herbal foot bath at a traditional heritage house
Included
- Local Vietnamese speaking tour guide in Nam Dinh
- Meals as tour indicated (B= Breakfast; L=Lunch; D= Dinner)
- Entrance fees
- Bike
- Herbal foot bath
Not included
- VAT
- Transportation & tour guide from and to Hanoi
- Travel Insurance
- Flight tickets
- Travel Insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tipping
Quick answers
How long is this tour?
1 day.
What is included?
Local Vietnamese speaking tour guide in Nam Dinh; Meals as tour indicated (B= Breakfast; L=Lunch; D= Dinner); Entrance fees; Bike; Herbal foot bath. See the full list
What is not included?
VAT; Transportation & tour guide from and to Hanoi; Travel Insurance; Flight tickets; Travel Insurance; … See the full list
How do I book?
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Can I adapt the itinerary?
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