Duong Lam Ancient Village & Ethnic Culture Day Tour

Discover the authentic rural charm of Duong Lam Ancient Village, where centuries-old houses, village traditions, local life, and peaceful rice fields reveal the culture of the Red River Delta. After exploring the village by foot and bicycle, continue to the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism to discover the remarkable cultural diversity of Vietnam.

07. 30 AM : Your guide and private vehicle will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or another location in central Hanoi.
Leave the city behind and travel towards Duong Lam, following the Red River dike. Enjoy views of the river, villages, and countryside as you gradually leave the urban area.

09:15 AM – Arrive at Duong Lam Ancient Village

Walk through the old village entrance and discover the traditional features of a Northern Vietnamese village, including the ancient village well, banyan tree, and Mong Phu Communal House.
Continue through the narrow village lanes and visit several traditional houses, some around 300–400 years old. Learn about the distinctive five-bay houses, traditional building materials, household layout, and everyday life of families in the Red River Delta.
Take time to talk with local residents and learn about village traditions and how life has changed over generations.

Visit Mia Pagoda, one of the historic spiritual sites of Duong Lam, and learn about its religious and cultural significance.

Cycle through the surrounding rice fields and quiet rural paths. Depending on the season, you may see local farmers working in the fields, tending crops, or carrying out traditional agricultural activities.
Continue cycling towards the temples dedicated to King Phung Hung and King Ngo Quyen.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant or traditional setting in Duong Lam.

01:30 PM : Transfer to the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism

Explore the different cultural areas representing ethnic communities from various regions of Vietnam. You learn about:

• Traditional houses and village architecture
• The organization of villages and communal spaces
• Traditional clothing
• Family and community life
• Customs, beliefs, and spiritual traditions
• Architectural styles from different regions

How communities have adapted their homes and lifestyles to different natural environments.

04:30 PM – Return to Hanoi. Drop off at your hotel. Tour end
Tour include

• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi
• English-speaking local guide
• Entrance fees to Duong Lam Ancient Village
• Entrance fee to the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism
• Bicycle for the countryside cycling experience
• Vietnamese lunch
• Bottled drinking water

Tour exclude

• Drinks during lunch
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Tips and gratuities
• Any services not mentioned in the itinerary

What to Bring

• Comfortable clothes suitable for cycling and walking
• Hat or cap and sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• A small backpack
• Camera or phone

For solo travelers or groups of more than 8, please contact us for the best price.