Bac Ninh Countryside Tour – 1 Day

Description

Destination General Information: Bac Ninh Province

The smallest province in Vietnam owns the biggest culture and architecture. A visit to Bac Ninh will take you to the land of Quan Ho Folk Songs – the World Cultural Heritage Site as well as a chain of religious constructions with astonishing architectures and styles. Plan to explore Bac Ninh province and your imagination will be absolutely fired.

It is a pleasure for Ecohostasia.com to bring you a countryside journey to Bac Ninh province at its best.

Brief Introduction

Duration: 1 day
Tour Route: Hanoi – Bac Ninh – Hanoi
Tour Types: Explore and Experience
Guides: Local Guide (English Speaking Guide, Other Languages upon Request)
Transportation: Private first-class air-conditioned vehicles

Brief Itineraries

Morning: Hanoi – Phat Tich Pagoda – Cho Village
Afternoon: Do Temple – Dong Ho Painting Village

Full Itineraries

Morning: Hanoi – Phat Tich Pagoda – Cho Village (L)

At 7 am, our driver will pick you up at the meeting place to transfer to Bac Ninh. It may take approximately 40 minutes to reach there.

The first destination is Phat Tich Pagoda – the cradle of Vietnamese Buddhism built between the 7^th and 10^th centuries. In addition to its unique architecture, tranquil ambiance, and serene landscapes, you will be impressed by a series of precious stone statues imbrued with sculptures of the Ly Dynasty.

Afterward, you will head to Cho Village where you can join a cooking class. You will have a chance to make a delicious specialty of cake in Cho Village “Banh Te”. Enjoy lunch in a local host with some specialties in Bac Ninh and “Banh Te” made on your own.

Afternoon: Do Temple – Dong Ho Painting Village

After having a short rest, we continue to explore Do temple built over 1000 years ago. It is a place where eight Ly Kings were worshipped through their statues. You can not only observe an ancient architecture in Vietnam but also get more knowledge of Ly dynasty’s gorgeous long-standing history pages.

Before the end of the tour, you will discover Dong Ho Village with its famous paintings – an aesthetic symbol in Vietnam culture. Each Dong Ho painting reflects people’s wishes for lucks and their perception of everyday life. Let’s explore a vivid symbol of folk culture and witness the process of making those masterpieces.

End of the tour – say goodbye to Bac Ninh. Drop off in Hanoi!