Duong Lam is the ancient village on the outskirts of Hanoi also known as a museum of laterite, home to around 300 houses built three or four centuries ago with lateritic bricks. The village has also been described as the last stronghold of wet rice farming culture in northern Vietnam. A journey to Duong Lam village is a trip to trace back the origin of Vietnam’s culture and Vietnam’s traditions. This is also the great chance explore the architecture of ancient houses while wander along its narrow alleyways, visit temples dedicated to the two kings born there, and most interesting of all, chat with locals living in the ancient houses.
ITINERARY:
08.00 am: Hanoi Old Quarter Car's driver will pick you up from your hotel and depart for Duong Lam Village which is about 60 km West of Hanoi. This village has been known as a museum of laterite with ancient houses aged up to 400 years old. It is also the only place in Vietnam where the two kings came from. King Phung Hung and Ngo Quyen - the two heroes who led resistance wars against China's Sung and Southern Han troops to recover national independence.
Walk or bike around the village, you will explore the special architecture, traditional culture, and traditions of the countryside of Vietnam which is still well preserved today.
After lunch at a local house, head to Mia Pagoda, built during the Tran Dynasty before 1632 and still preserves many ancient artifacts. Mong Phu is the biggest and the most famous commune of Duong Lam Village. Here, you also can admire ancient houses made of laterite and mud, two materials that are abundant in the area, stroll in small lanes, and watch local people in their daily activities.
Come back to Hanoi and free at your own leisure at your hotel. End of the tour.
Price from $ 95/person
Inclusion
– Air-conditioned car
– Lunch, tour guide, entrance fee
– All sightseeing fee and transfer services as detailed in our itinerary
– English speaking guide
Exclusion
– Drink
– Other meals not mentioned in the itinerary
– Tip & Personal expenses