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 wandering along its narrow alleyways, visit temples dedicated of the two kings born there, and most interesting of all, chat with locals living in the ancient houses.
After the recognition of Hoi An ancient town, Hanoi Old Quarter, Duong Lam Village in Son Tay Town (some 60 km to the West of Hanoi Capital) is the first ancient village recognized as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information.

Full Itinerary 

8.00 am: Guide and car will pick you up at the hotel then transfer to Duong Lam ancient village about 50km away from Hanoi.
9.00 am: Stopover on the way to visit Son Dong traditional sculpture village. The Son Dong wooden statues are present in many pagodas and communal houses in the Northern provinces. Visit some households in the village, see mastered the technique of making wooden statues. Walk along village road to visit Son Dong communal house and survey Viet traditional culture with the cult of fecundity.
9.30 am: Continue to drive to Duong Lam.
10.15 am: Arrive, Duong Lam, visit the village gate, Mong Phu communal house, some ancient houses and enjoy local products: rice wine, rice cake. Go around the village to visit some cultural and historical vestiges in Duong Lam such as Princess Mia palace and temple, Mia pagoda.
12.30 pm: Enjoy a special Vietnamese lunch in an ancient house.
15.00 pm: Stopover on the way to visit Tay Phuong pagoda - The best example of the old typical pagoda in the North of Vietnam, special with Arhan statues.
16.30 pm: Visit Van Phuc silk village. Experience the process of making silk. Touch Van Phuc silk which is famous for making traditional textiles throughout Vietnam and overseas. See the silk from cocoons made into fine silk threads. Wander local market in Van Phuc village.
17.30 pm: Drop guests at the hotel. End the services.

 

Inclusion

– Vehicle (A/C)

– Lunch

– All sightseeing fee and transfer services as detailed in our itinerary

– English speaking guide

Exclusion

– All other services not mentioned in our itinerary

– Beverages

– Other meals not mentioned in the itinerary

– Tip & Personal expenses