07:15 AM: Good morning, a fresh start with Impress Travel Duong Lam Ancient Village Tours. You will be picked up at your hotel or you will move to a meeting point in Hanoi City and then jump on board with our comfortable coaches to visit Duong Lam Ancient Village. Leave behind the bustle and hustle to discover the beauty of rural area and feel the breeze of green paddy fields.
08:45 AM: Before starting our half-day trip in the village, please make sure to bring along your bottle of water in order to stay hydrated because we will walk all the time. Upon arrival at this place, head towards to the entrance of Duong Lam Village as you can be able to take some check-in photos. Our local guide will give you a brief introduction of the destination including its history and culture.
09:00 AM: First off, we will be taking a walk around the village to explore more about its ancient architecture and the local life there. In here, you might smell the scent of the countryside, the fire burning, or even the cock-crow of roosters.
09:30 AM: We will make our first stop at Mia Pagoda. Built in the 15th century, it is one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam, you can take a look at the ancient statues, including the Buddha statue, and the serenity of the pagoda grounds.
10:00 AM: Say goodbye to Mia Pagoda to visit the Mong Phu Communal House. Might say this is the highlight of the trip as this communal house is the cultural and spiritual center of Duong Lam. It shows ancient Vietnamese architecture and you can also learn more about the significance of communal houses in village life.
10:30 AM: Then, we will go to the Ngo Quyen & Phung Hung Temples. These temples are bulit to worship the two kings born in Duong Lam.