Historical Journey to Duong Lam Ancient Town – 1 Day

A step back into history to visit the destinations attaching to the Vietnamese legends and kings, behold the ancient constructions of Buddhism and rural community. Learn how to make the traditional dishes and support the local by purchasing some souvenirs.

Categories: Hanoi Ecohost Packages, Vietnam Ecotour 1-Day Itineraries

Description

Destination General Information: Duong Lam Village

Located 50km to the west of Hanoi, Duong Lam village is called “the land of two kings” as king Ngo Quyen and king Phung Hung were born in this village together with a lot of famous people in the Vietnamese history. Therefore, Duong Lam has been recognized as the national historic and cultural vestiges since 2006.

It is a pleasure for Ecohostasia.com to bring you a journey to Duong Lam village at its best.

Duration: 1 Day

Tour Route: Hanoi – Duong Lam village – Hanoi

Tour Types: Explore and Experience

Guides: Local Guide (English Speaking Guide, Other Languages upon Request)

Transportation: Private first-class air-conditioned vehicles

Accommodation: Local houses

Full Itinerary

08:00: Our car and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel or meeting point and transfer to Son Tay town. Start to visit Duong Lam ancient village – the first ancient village in Vietnam was granted by the State with the national historical and cultural vestiges.tt

09:30: Our first destination is Va temple where worshiped as one of the “four immortals”, associated with the legend “Son Tinh – Thuy Tinh”, which is the nature of the conquest of the ancient Viet people.

10:30: Visit the ancient village with Mia Pagoda, also known as “Sung Nghiem Tu”. The temple is located in Duong Lam Commune with 287 statues of a unique and lively architecture, including the famous ones such as Tuyet Son statue, Quan Am statue, Eighteen of Arhat statues.

Then you explore the ancient village of Duong Lam – the oldest village in Vietnam with ancient houses built with stone from hundreds of years ago, enjoy the cup of tea accompanied with “che lam” and “keo doi” that are interesting gifts of local people here. Visiting Mong Phu communal house with a unique architecture with a history of nearly 400 years.

12:00: Have a lunch at local people’s house with local interesting specialties.

14:00: You will have a chance to make a typical kind of cake at Duong Lam – “che lam”. Visit 1-2 old houses in the village afterward. Free to take photos.

15:30: On the way, walk to Duong Lam village, take photos and get in the car and move to Phung Hung temple and Ngo Quyen tomb.

16:30: Depart to Hanoi.

18:00: Drop off at your hotel or meeting point. End of tour and See you next time.

Additional information

Service Included	• Lunch as specified in the itinerary (B=Breakfast/ L=Lunch/ D=Dinner) • Services of a driver and private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers. • Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary • Experienced English-speaking guide during all tours and transfers • Mineral water is available as complementary
Service Exucluded	• Accommodation at all destination with daily breakfast • Meals, if not specified in the itinerary • International & Domestic flight tickets • Tipping for guides, drivers, hotel staff, restaurant staff, boat rider, etc.
Term & Condition	• Cut-off date: 1 Day • Booking acknowledgment: We acknowledge your booking request within 48 hours and send you the booking confirmation within 72 hours. • Payment and cancellation policy: Payment will be made by bank transfer or credit card within 7 days since we send you the confirmation of services via email.
Price	• The prices quoted are based on US dollar valuation. Although we ensure our prices are updated, events beyond our control such as changes to the price of aviation fuel or changes to the cost of services and facilities may result in prices charged to you. Prices, therefore, can only be guaranteed once full payment has been received. Contact us for your special price. • Validity of prices: 365 days from the tour program proposal is sent out.
Cancellation Fees	• 30 days before arrival date: FREE OF CHARGE • Between 15-30 days before arrival date: 30 % of the tour price • Between 8-14 days before arrival date: 50 % of the tour price • Within 7 days before arrival date: 75 % of the tour price • Within 2 days before arrival date: 100% of the tour price
WHAT TO BRING	• Long sleeve clothes, Hat or umbrella, Sun cream, Sunglasses.