Tay phuong pagoda and Duong Lam ancient village with biking

08.30: Car and local guide pick you up at hotel travel to Tay Phuong pagoda, which was first built in 8th century and renovated in 18th century. After climbing 239 laterite steps, we reach the top hill to visit Tay Phuong pagoda, learn about Budhism history and local customs.

10.30: Arrive to Duong Lam ancient village, a purely agricultural village of the Northern Red River delta where still preserve many hundred-year-old houses. We will walk along the old path to Mong Phu communal house – the solemn center of the whole village, Mia Pagoda, a well-known Buddhist temple built in 15th century and it holds the biggest number of statues: 287 ones of all sizes. We keep visiting the local market and understanding how local daily’s activities is.

Next, spend a visit to the most oldest in Duong Lam ancient village with 400 years olds. Enjoy lunch with local traditional Vietnamese cuisines at ancient house.

PM: We will have a bicycle ride around this peaceful rural area to discover the daily life and farming works of Vietnamese peasants and followed by another visit to two temples dedicated to two national heroes Phung Hung and Ngo Quyen who were born in this site over 1000 years ago.

15.00: Drive back to your hotel approximate 17.00. End of tour Duong Lam ancient village full day