8-Hour E-Bike Tour of Suburban Ha Noi with Chua Thay Pagoda

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Ride west of Ha Noi along the Red River dyke road by E-bike
• 02 Visit Chem Temple and learn about traditional Tonkinese communities
• 03 Explore the Chua Thay Pagoda complex, with an optional climb to its famous cave
• 04 Relax at a hidden café owned by a local sculptor
• 05 Pass through rich farmlands with rice paddies, flower fields, and vegetable gardens

Gain insight into the contemporary life of suburban Ha Noi on this full-day E-bike tour west of the city. Ride along the Red River dyke road to discover traditional Tonkinese communities, visit Chem Temple, and explore the important Chua Thay Pagoda complex. Along the way, enjoy quirky cafés, local markets, lakes, and rich farmlands filled with rice paddies, flowers, and vegetables.

Take a guided tour of the complex, with an optional climb to the complex's famous cave.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Hanoi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Red River Dyke Ride to Chem Temple and Chua Thay Pagoda

• Meet your tour guide and travel west along the Red River dyke road out of Hanoi.

• Visit Chem Temple and learn about traditional Tonkinese communities.

• Relax at a hidden café owned by a local sculptor.

• Continue through the rich farmlands, with rice paddies and market gardens full of flowers and vegetables.

• Reach Chua Thay Pagoda with your Vietnamese tour guide.

• Take a guided tour of the complex, with an optional climb to the complex's famous cave.

• Have lunch in an upmarket restaurant.

• Take a short ride back to Hanoi via quiet country villages that slowly merge together as you approach Hanoi and the West Lake shop.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Electric Smiles E-bike rental

• Experienced English-speaking Hanoi tour guide

• Safety helmet & raincoat

• Refreshing drinks and light lunch

• All entrance fees

What's Not Included

• Tips and personal expenses; driver's license not required

• Travel insurance is recommended

• Airfares

• Additional meals and activities not mentioned in the itinerary

What to bring

• Comfortable clothes

• Shoes

• Sunglasses & sunscreen

• Insect repellent

Know before you go

• Duration - 7-8 hours

• Morning tour

  • 8:00: Meet at the Electric Smiles shop

  • 8:30-16:30: Full-day tour

• Note: The timing of activities may vary slightly. The itinerary and program are subject to change when necessary or due to bad weather conditions.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Electric Smiles E-bike Tours & Rental, Phố Nhật Chiêu, Nhật Tân, Tây Hồ, Hanoi, Vietnam

Tour start

Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.