
Destinations: Hanoi – Duong Lam Ancient Village – Van Phuc Silk Village
COST :$68 /pax
Duration: 1 day – Type: private tour
Departure: The great chance explore architecture of ancient houses while wander along its narrow alleyways, visit temples dedicated to the two kings born there, learn how to make a silk and most interesting of all chat with locals living in the ancient houses.
Trip Highlights:
- Discover the Duong Lam Village – one of the first villages in the country to be recognised a national relic with a history of over 1000 years.
- Visit some of the houses are said to be 400 years old and the villagers claim that two kings of Vietnam were born in Duong Lam.
- Learn how to make silk in Van Phuc Silk Village
Full Day : Full Day Tour in Duong Lam Village & silk village
8h00 : Start today trip with a profesional guide & car. Departure north of Hanoi to the ancient village of Duong Lam in Ha Tay province(55 km – 1h 10min).Compared to the busy capital of Hanoi, time must have stopped long time ago in Duong Lam. There are no noisy cars and lorries and only a few motorbikes. Most citizen still use their bicycle or ox carts. Duong Lam was one of the first villages in the country to be recognised a national relic with a history of over 1000 years. Some of the houses are said to be 400 years old and the villagers claim that two kings of Vietnam were born in Duong Lam. Stroll around and enjoy an experience, which is becoming very rare in a fast developing and modern Vietnam. Enjoin your special lunch with Vietnamese foods in an ancient house. After resting, we continue driving to visit Mia Pagoda (other hamlet in Duong Lam village), is built in 15th century and admire 287 statues of all sizes, among with are famous sculpture such as the statue of Buddha in the Himalayas and the statues of the Eight Vajra Deities. Then visit Ngo Quyen temple and Phung Hung temple, places dedicated to two national heroes Ngo Quyen and Phung Hung. Return to Hanoi and passing by Van Phuc Silk Village for shopping or visit the handicraft village.
Meals: Lunch
Accommodation: NA
Important Notes:
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE