Nam Dinh Tour 2 Days 1 Night: Hidden Charm

Nam Dinh tour with water puppetry, old pagodas, village crafts, countryside cycling, a local pho cooking experience, and an overnight stay at a peaceful ecohost

2 days 1 night

Vietnam

Short Trips

- Family Tours

- Off the beaten track

Attractions

Nam Dinh

Duration

2 days 1 night

Code

SE-V086

Type of tour

Private tour

Overview

This Nam Dinh tour 2 days 1 night invites you to discover the authentic countryside of Northern Vietnam through traditional villages, local crafts, and community-based experiences.

Explore the famous Hong Quang water puppet village, visit the unique Co Le Pagoda, and cycle through peaceful rural landscapes to meet wood carvers, trumpet makers, and local painters. An overnight stay at Ecohost Truc Thang, a cozy eco homestay in Nam Dinh, offers warm hospitality, local cuisine, and a true taste of village life.

On day two, enjoy a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class featuring Nam Dinh beef pho, followed by a visit to a traditional mat weaving village before continuing to Ninh Binh.

Perfect for travelers seeking off-the-beaten-path tours in Northen Vietnam, authentic cultural experiences, and slow travel in the Vietnamese countryside.

Highlight:

Visit Hong Quang Water Puppet Village and learn about the traditional art of water puppet making, enjoy an authentic water puppetry performance at a local artisan’s home
Explore Co Le Pagoda, renowned for its unique blend of Buddhist and Christian architectural elements
Have lunch at Quan Anh Heritage House, featuring a distinctive fusion of Eastern and Western architecture
Cycle through the peaceful countryside of Hai Hau District
Discover Pham Phao Village, famous for traditional wood carving and trumpet-making crafts, especiall Pham Phao Church, an architectural landmark of the area
Meet local artists at Hai Minh Painters’ Village and learn about their daily creative life
Relax with a traditional herbal foot bath in the evening
Join a hands-on cooking class to prepare authentic Nam Dinh beef pho
Visit Xuan Duc Mat Weaving Village and observe nearly 200-year-old traditional weaving techniques

Itinerary

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08:00: Depart from Hanoi to Nam Dinh.

10:00: Arrive in Nam Dinh and begin the day with a visit to Hong Quang Water Puppet Village – one of Vietnam’s most enchanting water puppet villages. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to learn how traditional water puppets are crafted by skilled artisans.
Enjoy a water puppetry show at the artisan’s house.

11:30: Continue to Co Le Pagoda, a remarkable religious site that uniquely combines elements of both Buddhist and Christian architecture, offering a rare and intriguing glimpse into Vietnam’s spiritual diversity.
After exploring the pagoda, head toward Hai Hau District.

12:30: Enjoy a traditional lunch at Quan Anh Heritage House, a site deeply rooted in the cultural and historical development of Hai Anh Village. The house features a captivating blend of Eastern and Western architectural styles, offering both historical insight and aesthetic beauty.

14:00: Hop on a bicycle and ride to Pham Phao Village, well known for its traditional wood carving and trumpet-making crafts. Visit Pham Phao Church, a notable architectural highlight of the area.
Right next to the church is Hai Minh Painters’ Village, where you will meet and chat with local artists. Today, around 40 painters work from their homes here, creating artworks that are regularly featured in galleries across Hanoi.

On the way back, stop at the tile-roofed bridge of Luong Pagoda in Hai Anh Commune. Built in the 16th century, this charming wooden bridge features unique architecture that reflects the rural essence of Vietnam. Along the way, gain insight into daily local life as well as Vietnamese ancestral worship and rituals.

16:30: Leave the heritage house and transfer to Ecohost Truc Thang for an overnight stay.

19:00: Dinner will be served at Ecohost Truc Thang. After the meal, relax and enjoy the peaceful rural atmosphere.

21:00: Enjoy a rejuvenating herbal foot bath at Ecohost Truc Thang, the perfect way to soothe both body and mind.

Overnight stay at Ecohost Truc Thang.

06:00: Wake up to the tranquility of the countryside, a peaceful morning highlight of the Nam Dinh tour 2 days 1 night.
Visit a local market to experience the morning bustle. Guests will shop for fresh rice noodles and aromatic herbs before returning to Ecohost Truc Thang to join a cooking class with the host family and a local chef, preparing Nam Dinh’s signature beef pho.
While the broth is simmering to perfection, take a stroll around the garden to hand-pick fresh herbs that will complete the rich, flavorful bowl of pho – a wholesome and energizing breakfast.

09:00: After breakfast, depart from Hai Hau and make a stop at Xuan Duc Mat Weaving Village, home to a traditional sedge mat weaving craft that dates back nearly 200 years. Watch as each mat is meticulously woven by skilled artisans, using carefully selected sedge strands and time-honored techniques.

10:30: Bid farewell to Nam Dinh as the journey continues onward to Ninh Binh.

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