Vietnam · Village Tours

Private Tour: Duong Lam Ancient Village Day Tour

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the ancient houses and narrow alleyways of Duong Lam Village
  • 02 Visit King Ngo Quyen Temple, King Phung Hung Temple, and Mia Pagoda
  • 03 Enjoy an authentic Vietnamese lunch with a local host family
  • 04 Walk through a traditional agricultural village in the Red River Delta
  • 05 Chat with locals and learn about countryside life in Vietnam
  • 06 See Mia Pagoda’s impressive collection of 287 statues
  • 07 Possible stop at Tay Phuong Pagoda if time permits
  • 08 Optional visit to Van Phuc Silk Village to learn about silk making

Step back into the heart of rural Vietnam on this private day tour to Duong Lam Ancient Village, where centuries-old houses, narrow alleyways, and sacred temples offer a glimpse into the country’s cultural roots. Walking through this traditional village, you’ll discover local architecture, meet residents, and gain insight into everyday life in the Vietnamese countryside.

Your experience also includes visits to important spiritual sites such as King Ngo Quyen Temple, King Phung Hung Temple, and Mia Pagoda, along with an authentic Vietnamese lunch hosted by a local family. Depending on timing, the day may also include stops at Tay Phuong Pagoda and Van Phuc Silk Village before returning to Hanoi.

Step back into the heart of rural Vietnam on this private day tour to Duong Lam Ancient Village, where centuries-old houses, narrow alleyways, and sacred temples offer a glimpse into the country’s cultural roots.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Hanoi
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hanoi - Duong Lam Ancient Village full day Trip

  • Visiting ancient house to explore architecture of a typical Vietnamese traditional village with its narrow alleyways.
  • Walking around village to chat with locals to learn more about their lifestyle as well as gain an insight into Vietnamese countryside.
  • Enjoy authentic meal with local host and experience the hospitality of the family.

Visiting King Ngo Quyen temple and King Phung Hung temple, Mia pagoda within this Duong Lam tour 1 day ( Two King born and settle 1 village)

9.00am departure from your hotel. Drive about 565km from Hanoi to visit Duong Lam ancient village in Son Tay province. Duong Lam, a purely agricultural village of the Northern Red River Delta. On arrival we take a walk on the village path to visit Mong Phu temple where is dedicated to national heroes, King Ngo Quyen and King Phung Hung temples.

Enjoy special Vietnamese lunch prepared by the host. While you are in the house you can also join the local people in producing local specialties such as soft green-lentil cake and rice cake filled with brown onion and enjoy these dishes (depend on the season of the year). Continue to visit Mia Pagoda – built in 15th century and admire 287 statues of all sizes before transferring back to your hotel in Hanoi.

If time permited, stop to visit Tay Phuong pagoda built in the 8th century, the best example of old typical pagodas in the North of Vietnam, being special with 18 ancient Arahant statues.  And Van Phuc silk village, the cradle of best silk in Vietnam once, learn about silk making process and shopping finest silk products in Van Phuc village.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Lunch
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Drinks
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • We offer free pick up service at front door hotel for all customers, tell us your hotel's stay and we'll come and pick you there

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Hanoi..

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