105 $
8 Hours
Private & customizable
Car
Embark on a cultural journey beyond Hanoi to explore Duong Lam Ancient Village, often referred to as a living museum with its thousand-year-old houses, communal halls, and ancient temples. Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch in a local home before continuing to one of several cultural extensions in the afternoon.
Time Travel: Walk through narrow alleys flanked by unique laterite brick (đá ong) walls – the iconic red stone of the region that keeps houses cool in summer.
Living History: Visit a local family still living in a 300-year-old house, chat with the owners, and taste their homemade rice wine and “Che Lam” cake.
Authentic Dining: Enjoy a rustic, home-cooked lunch served right inside an ancient wooden house, not a tourist restaurant.
Choose Your Adventure: Tailor your afternoon. Pick Thay Pagoda for folklore and scenery, Tay Phuong for masterpiece sculptures and hiking, or Van Phuc for premium silk shopping.
Pick-up at your hotel – Mong Phu Communal House – Princess Mia’s Palace and Temple – Mia Pagoda – Traditional Vietnamese lunch – Thay Pagoda/Tay Phuong Pagoda/Van Phuc Silk Village – Drop off at your hotel
Your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to Duong Lam Ancient Village, about 50 km from Hanoi.
Upon arrival, visit the village gate, Mong Phu Communal House, and some ancient houses where you can taste local products such as rice wine and rice cakes.
Continue exploring cultural and historical sites in Duong Lam, including Princess Mia’s Palace and Temple and Mia Pagoda.
Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch in an ancient house.
Choose one of the following experiences:
Thay Pagoda – Also known as Master Pagoda, located between Da Phuc and Thuy Khue villages. Surrounded by natural scenery resembling a fairyland, the pagoda is closely associated with Monk Tu Dao Hanh, famed for teaching, healing, and founding traditional wrestling and water puppetry. With its peaceful atmosphere, cultural significance, and mountain setting in Sai Son, Thay Pagoda offers a truly memorable experience.
Tay Phuong Pagoda – One of Vietnam’s most remarkable pagodas, celebrated for its ancient architecture and an exceptional collection of wooden Buddhist statues. Nestled on a peaceful hill, it offers both spiritual charm and scenic views.
Van Phuc Silk Village – Step into Vietnam’s centuries-old silk-weaving tradition, where artisans craft the country’s finest silk by hand. Stroll through local workshops and enjoy shopping for unique, high-quality silk products.
Return to Hanoi and drop off at your hotel.
End of services.
| Group Size | Price |
| 1 Pax | 145 USD |
| 2 Pax ++ | 105 USD/ Pax |
Footwear is Key: You will be walking on uneven brick paths and dirt roads. Leave the heels or flip-flops at the hotel; wear sturdy walking shoes.
The “Extension” Cheat Sheet:
Choose Thay Pagoda if: You love limestone scenery and the legend of water puppetry.
Choose Tay Phuong Pagoda if: You appreciate fine arts (the 18 Arhat statues are world-class) and don’t mind climbing steps.
Choose Van Phuc Silk Village if: You want to buy high-quality gifts (scarves, ties, Ao Dai) and see looms in action.
Sun Protection: The village paths are exposed. Bring a hat and sunglasses, especially if traveling between May and August.
Cash Ready: If you choose Van Phuc Silk Village, bring cash or check if they accept cards beforehand (larger shops do, family stalls might not).
