Timeless Full Day Rural Vietnam and Hanoi Heritage Tour
Description
Step back in time exploring Duong Lam Village, a living museum preserving Vietnam's rural heritage through centuries-old brick houses, ancient temples, and traditional lifestyle contrasting with modern Hanoi. Wander through narrow village alleys discovering ancient house walls, temple gates, and old water wells. Visit the communal house and pagoda showcasing Northern Vietnam architecture. Enjoy authentic lunch with a local family experiencing genuine hospitality. Return to Hanoi visiting the Temple of Literature, a peaceful series of walled courtyards representing Vietnam's best surviving traditional architecture. Founded in 1070 during the Ly Dynasty and dedicated to Confucius, this site hosted Vietnam's first university. Conclude with a traditional Water Puppet Show, a uniquely Vietnamese art form dating to the 11th century. Performers stand waist-deep in water telling rural Vietnamese tales through this preserved cultural tradition.
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Itinerary
Warm welcomes and big smiles from all wind directions reach you as a short walk brings us to the village communal house the village pagoda – fine examples of Northern Vietnam architecture. Nothing beats a locally sourced, traditionally made lunch at one of the residences, the home of a family that calls Duong Lam their home for generations
We leave the rustic countryside of Vietnam behind us as we move back to the Vietnamese capital, where we stop at the Temple of Literature. This is a peaceful series of walled courtyards and graceful alleys, and one of the best surviving examples of traditional Vietnamese architecture. Founded in 1070 during the Ly Dynasty and dedicated to Confucius, this was also the site of Vietnam's first university.
We end our day with something uniquely Vietnamese – a traditional Water Puppet Show performance. This tradition dates back to the 11th century and has its origin in the villages of Northern Vietnam. The show's theme is rural and has a reference to Vietnamese tales where performers stand waist-deep in water and tell their story via this preserved form of art. After this performance, it is time to head back to your hotel and depending on traffic and the location of your overnight address; you should arrive around 5 pm, well ahead to explore the city after sunset.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Hanoi City centre hotel, Transfer outside these areas, supplements apply.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply.
- Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Hanoi city centre. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside the capital, harbour and the Hanoi International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
- Customers are advised that during the TET celebrations (celebration of Vietnamese New Year), excursions and tours may be subject to supplementary charges and/or may see longer waiting times than normal.
- We appreciate your understanding on this. This excursion includes obstacles of various kinds that may not make this excursion suitable for wheelchair users.
- Guests are advised that some walking is required during this excursion; we always ensure that we take the most comfortable ways from the entrance of the sight to the sight itself.
- We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant.
- We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
- Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
- Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
- It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
- We recommend wearing light, comfortable cotton clothing and comfortable shoes.
