Duong Lam ancient village and Mia pagoda (full day)

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.

08.00 Start the trip to the west of Hanoi to visit Duong Lam village, a purely agricultural village of the Northern Red River delta where they still preserve many a-hundred-years-old houses, some even peaking at the age of 4-500 years old, also the home village of 2 mighty kings; (Ngo Quyen and Phung Hung). It will be a unique experience as you walk along tiny ancient alleys; visit Mong Phu temple in the Mong Phu communal house – the only communal house whose original village entrance gate remains intact, dedicated to national heroes. Have some talks with the locals in their ancient houses by visiting the ancient houses. Enjoy your lunch with Vietnamese food at a local house.

After having lunch, continue driving to visit the Mia pagoda, that was built in the 15th century and you will 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. Driving back to Hanoi. Tour finishes at around 5.00 pm.