Nam Dinh Heritage Trail – Vietnam Ecohost

Nam Dinh
Heritage Trail

Ecohost is a pioneering organization in Nam Dinh, dedicated to developing immersive travel programs that bring visitors back to the heart of Thành Nam — a land rich in history and cultural depth.

This region proudly carries the legacy of the Red River Delta’s wet rice civilization, showcases French colonial architectural imprints, preserves traditional craft villages, and is renowned for its long-standing academic excellence.

Ecohost

Nam Dinh Heritage Exploration – 2 Days 1 Night

Museum of Rural Life

Hai Ly Salt Fields

Hong Quang Water Puppetry Show

Hai Ly Ruined Church

Chua Luong Covered Bridge

Pham Phao Church

Ecohost

Tour Itinerary

Pick-up Locations:

Luu Gia Trang – 45 Tran Nhan Tong Street, Nam Dinh
Old Weaving Space – 05 Hoang Hoa Tham Street, Nam Dinh
Tonkin Legends – 217 Bai Street, Nam Dinh

Day 01

07:00

Pick-up by vehicle and tour guide at the designated meeting point. Depart for the cultural journey.

08:00

Visit Hong Quang Water Puppet Village. Experience a live performance of Vietnam’s traditional water puppetry.

10:00

Explore the Rural Life Museum and enjoy a local lunch in a traditional setting.

11:30

Transfer to Hai Ly Salt Fields. Learn about traditional sea salt harvesting techniques with local farmers.

16:00

Visit the iconic Ruined Church of Hai Ly and discover stories about climate change and coastal erosion in the region.

18:00

Check in at Ecohost Hai Hau. Enjoy a warm local dinner and overnight stay.

Day 02

06:00

Start your day with a traditional Nam Dinh Pho breakfast at Ecohost.

07:00

Bicycle tour to explore Pham Phao Village, known for its brass trumpet-making craft, and the historic Tile-Roofed Bridge (Cầu Ngói).

09:30

Return to Ecohost Hai Hau for leisure and relaxation.

11:00

Enjoy a lunch of local specialties at Ecohost.

14:00

Visit the Memorial House of General Secretary Truong Chinh and the ancient Keo Pagoda in Hanh Thien Village.

15:30

Depart by car and return to the original meeting point. End of the tour program.

Tour Inclusions:

– Round-trip transportation by private car/van as per the itinerary
– Experienced and enthusiastic tour guide throughout the trip
– 3 main meals (150,000 VND/person/meal) and 1 breakfast
– Professional photographer accompanying the group
– Herbal foot soak experience at Ecohost
– 1-night stay at Ecohost Hai Hau
– Entrance fees and bicycle rental for sightseeing
– Travel insurance with compensation up to 30,000,000 VND/person/incident

Tour Exclusions:

– Additional accommodation outside of the scheduled program
– Single room supplement (if requested)
– Cultural exchange/music performance (optional activity)
– VAT as regulated by the government
– Personal expenses and beverages not mentioned in the program
– Tips for the tour guide and driver

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OUR TEAM

Ecohost was founded by proud sons and daughters of Nam Dinh – those who are deeply passionate about their homeland and constantly seek ways to preserve and promote Vietnam’s culinary and cultural heritage through tourism.