Be immersed in Vietnamese culture and heritage with an overnight stay in the historic and charming village of Duong Lam. Wander through narrow alleyways to discover the century year-old houses and temples whilst observing local traditions.
Today’s tour begins at 08:30. Set off from Hanoi and travel west, passing through the scenic Red River Delta during the 1.5-hour drive. Upon arrival at Ky Son Village, check into a unique lodge reconstructed from traditional wooden houses.
Start early on the first activity, by rolling up sleeves for a cooking class in a spacious, bright kitchen to learn from local people how to make scrumptious Vietnamese dishes to be savored for lunch.
Following the meal, hop on a bicycle for a 6-km leisure ride along back roads, rice paddy fields (seasonal) and through picturesque hamlets to the village of Duong Lam. Visit Mia Pagoda, built in the 15th century and sheltering 287 figures of all sizes, among which are statues of Buddha and statues of the ‘Eight Vajra Deities’. Then, visit Mong Phu temple in Mong Phu commune – one of the few hamlets where the original village entrance remains.
Continue biking through narrow lanes to admire the ancient laterite stone houses. A stone found in hot and wet tropical regions, laterite is a soft rock composed of iron and aluminum oxides. Take a break to visit a typical local house and enjoy a cup of tea while chatting with the host about their lives in this historic area of Vietnam.
Finish at mystical Ngo Quyen and Phung Hung temples, places dedicated to two national heroes before returning to the lodge for a traditional herbal steam bath before dinner at the lodge.
Overnight in Ky Son Village.
Inclusions:
🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner
Wake early and join an optional, traditional Chi Gong exercise to soothe the soul and settle the mind.
Following enjoy breakfast then free time at leisure. Walk around the village at will before an early lunch, then check out before transferring back to Hanoi, arrival time mid afternoon.
Notes:
The bicycle tour can be arranged on the second morning; advised during May-August due to the hot summer heat.
The duration of the cycle can be adjusted depending on fifiness levels.
Inclusions:
☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch
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