Duong Lam Ancient Village - Vietnamese Life Style- Half-Day Tour

In the morning, our guide picks us up at the hotel to transfer to Duong Lam Village - a trip to trace back the origin of Vietnam's culture and Vietnam's traditions (about 50km from Hanoi).

Duong Lam is a commune of Son Tay Town, Hanoi, Vietnam. Duong Lam becomes the first ancient village in Vietnam. Two of Vietnam’s kings, Phung Hung (761-802) and Ngo Quyen (896-944) were born in Duong Lam, giving the village its prestige. Both men led resistance wars against northern invasion and after winning national independence, were crowned kings. After their deaths, the local people built temples in their honor. The ancient village has a history of about 1,200 years with many houses dating back up to 400 years.

After the recognition of Hoi An ancient town and Hanoi Old Quarter, Duong Lam was recognized as a national relic in 2005.

Today, Duong lam village still retains most of the basic characteristics of a village in Vietnam with the port village, trees, courtyard, temples, well, and water fields. The roads of Duong lam were special because they have the shape of the bones of fish. Some features are still kept in Duong Lam ancient village is the old village gate in Mong Phu village.

Upon arrival, bike along tiny ancient alleys to visit Mong Phu temple in Mong Phu hamlet - the only hamlet whose original village entrance gate remains intact, dedicated to national heroes. Continue riding around the village to discover the daily life and farming work of Vietnamese peasants.

Transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi.