Duong Lam ancient village day trip from Hanoi

-What you can expect-
Duong Lam Ancient Village has a history of about 1,200 years and is well-known for its surviving laterite brick houses, built three to four centuries ago. Laterite is red clay formed from weathered basalt found in northern Vietnam. The village is also famous nationwide as “the hometown of two kings” itinerary.

Driver and guide will come and pick you up at 9AM, then driving about 65 km from Hanoi to Son Tay province. Duong Lam is a purely agricultural village of the Northern Red River Delta. On arrival, you will take a walk on the village path to visit Mong Phu Temple (dedicated to national heroes) King Ngo Quyen Temple and King Phung Hung Temple.

You will enjoy a special Vietnamese lunch in an ancient house. 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 (depending on the season). You will continue to visit Mia Pagoda (built in 15th century) and admire 287 statues of all sizes before transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi.