Vietnam · Village Tours

Full-Day Duong Lam Ancient Village Tour from Hanoi with Cycling

1 Day Round trip from Đường Lâm Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trace the origins of Vietnam's culture and traditions in Duong Lam ancient village
02 Explore hundred-year-old houses and walk along narrow ancient alleyways
03 Visit Ngo Quyen Temple and Phung Hung Temple, dedicated to two national heroes
04 Cycle through Duong Lam village to Mia Pagoda and see its 287 statues

Go on a full-day journey to Duong Lam village and trace back the origins of Vietnam's culture and traditions. Explore the architecture of ancient houses while strolling along narrow alleyways, visit temples dedicated to the two kings born there, and chat with locals living in the ancient houses.

Ride a bike to Mia Pagoda in another hamlet of Duong Lam village, built in the 15th century, and admire its 287 statues of all sizes, including famous sculptures such as the Buddha in the Himalayas and the Eight Vajra Deities.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Hanoi

Languages English, Vietnamese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Duong Lam Ancient Village, Temples and Countryside Cycling

Pick-up at 8:30 am and travel west of Hanoi to Duong Lam village, a purely agricultural village of the Northern Red River Delta where many hundred-year-old houses have still been preserved.
Visit Ngo Quyen Temple and Phung Hung Temple, places dedicated to the two national heroes Ngo Quyen and Phung Hung.
Ride a bike to Mia Pagoda in another hamlet of Duong Lam village, built in the 15th century, and admire its 287 statues of all sizes, including famous sculptures such as the Buddha in the Himalayas and the Eight Vajra Deities.
Continue riding around the village to discover daily life and meet the farmers working in the fields, with a stop to visit ancient houses dating back 200 years. Enjoy a special Vietnamese lunch in an ancient house.
Walk along tiny ancient alleys to visit Mong Phu communal house in Mong Phu hamlet, and continue on foot to see local people living in the ancient village.
Drive back to Hanoi.