HIGHTLIGHTS
Travel Style: Classic Tours, Special Interests
Trip length: Day Tour
Escape the hustle of Hanoi for a day and step into one of Vietnam’s oldest and best-preserved rural villages — Duong Lam Ancient Village.
Just 45 km west of the capital, this centuries-old settlement is a living museum of traditional Vietnamese village life, with original laterite-brick houses, narrow alleys shaded by banyan trees, communal wells, and peaceful rice paddies. During the tour, you’ll walk through Duong Lam’s historical hamlets, visit ancient family homes, stop at spiritual landmarks such as Mong Phu communal house, Mia Pagoda, and the temples of Kings Phung Hung and Ngo Quyen — both born here. With a relaxed pace, hands-on interaction with village life, and plenty of photo opportunities, this is a calm but rich cultural journey into Vietnam’s rural roots.
- Duong Lam: a 1,200-year-old village with hundreds of traditional laterite houses, some 300-400 years old
- Explore narrow village lanes, banyan-shaded courtyards, and centuries-old wells
- Visit Mong Phu village gate and communal house, Mia Pagoda, and temples dedicated to Vietnamese kings born in Duong Lam
- Learn about Vietnamese rural architecture, ancestor worship traditions and wet-rice farming culture
- Optional biking or walking through surrounding rice paddies and countryside
- Authentic lunch in a village home and chance to chat with local people
ITINERARY
08:00-8.30 Hotel pickup in Hanoi, drive (~1.5 hours) west to Duong Lam Ancient Village.
09:.30 Arrive in Duong Lam. Begin walking tour: village entrance gate, ancient wells, banyan trees, winding alleys.
10:30 Visit a preserved ancient house (300-400 years old), walk through family courtyard, meet residents, hear stories of traditional life.
11:30 Explore Mong Phu communal house and village gate, then visit Mia Pagoda with its ancient statues and sacred atmosphere.
12:30 Lunch in a local home (“village hospitality” meal) with traditional Vietnamese food and friendly conversation.
14:30 After lunch, choose: short countryside bike ride (or walk) through rice paddies and small village lanes, or continue exploring more of Duong Lam’s hamlets and temples (including the temples of Kings Phung Hung and Ngo Quyen).
15:30 Wrap up with tea or iced herbal drink with a local host, Q&A on local traditions, perhaps a quick stop at a small craft or handicraft stall.
16:00 Return drive to Hanoi, arriving about 17:00–17:30. Tour ends.
PRIVATE TOUR PRICE
The price (USD/person) is quoted for a private tour based on the group sizes, you can send us your inquiry to make up a personalized itinerary and quotation.| Tour Category | 2 pax | 3-5 pax | 6-8 pax | 9 pax up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private tour | $66 | $52 | $40 | $33 |
Not fit your requirement? Feel free to contact us to plan this trip and get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
INQUIRY
Other information
- Bring sun protection (hat, sunscreen) and comfortable walking shoes — even though it’s a village, surfaces can be uneven.
- If you want to bike, let us know in advance so we bring the right bikes (flat terrain, village-style ride).
- Dress modestly when visiting pagodas and temples (no shorts above the knee, no sleeveless tops).
- Duong Lam is quieter on weekdays; weekends or holidays bring more local visitors, so if peace and quiet matter, weekdays are better.
- Morning light is often best for photos and calm village atmosphere.
- Optional extension: visit nearby Thay Pagoda or Tay Phuong Pagoda afterward to turn this into a full-day “village + pagoda” combo.
Tour Includes
- Private transfer as specified in the itinerary,
- English-speaking tour guide,
- Lunch with a local family at their house,
- Entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program,
- Bottle Mineral water.
Tour Excludes
- Drinks and personal expenses.
- Other service not mentioned.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips/gratuities