Duong Lam Village Day Trip,Duong Lam Ancient Village Private Day Tour

Duong Lam ancient Village has been known as a museum of surviving laterite (red clay formed from weathered basalt found in northern Vietnam) with ancient houses aged up to 400 years old. After the recognition of Hoi An ancient town and Hanoi Old Quarter, Duong Lam was recognized as a national relic in 2005.

Visiting Duong Lam is a journey to trace back the origin of Vietnam's culture and its traditions. It is also the great chance to experience unique architecture of ancient houses while wander along its narrow alleys, visit temples of the two kings born there, and chat with locals in their ancient houses.

Duong Lam Ancient Village Day Tour

08:30 Tour guide pick you up and repart for Duong Lam ancient village tour (60km from Hanoi center).

09:30 Visit Son Tay citadel built in 1822 - a Vauban fortification and a masterpiece of Vietnamese architecture. Arrive at Duong Lam village, see Mong Phu temple, ancient houses, taste local rice wine, rice cakes.

11:00 Biking along nice road to historical vestiges: Temples of King Ngo Quyen and Phung Hung. On the way, you see a natural holy “milking-well” storing clear water all the year round. It is believed that childless couple can give a birth if drinking this water.

12:30 Have lunch in a 400 year - ancient house and be well treated as a special guest with local tea. After that, visit Tay Phuong pagoda built in the 8th century - a typical pagoda in the North of Vietnam and special with 18 ancient Arhan statues.

16:00 Visit Van Phuc silk village, the cradle of best silk in Vietnam once. You learn about silk making process and experience the local silk market in Van Phuc village.

17:00 Drop you off at hotels. End of Duong Lam Ancient village Day Tour

Tour Included

Lunch

Transportation with private car

Entrance fees

English-speaking guide

Bicycle in the trip.

Tour Excluded

Drinks

Tips

Personal expenses