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Overall, it was a great trip. Explorient was well organized and true to their word. The guides were knowledgable and accomodating. The tour included a private min-van driving from DaNang to Hanoi (15 hours) with the giude accompaning us all the way. The guide made the long hard trip very interresting. We got to see the country first hand, but would not recommend driving unless you overnight along the way and take time to enjoy the beaches.

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DUONG LAM ANCIENT VILLAGE

Option Tours - Tours from Hanoi

Trip code: VET.OPHN-10
Type of trip: Private
Trip Duration: 8 hours from 08.30an daily
Starting: Hanoi capital city, Vietnam
Finishing: Hanoi, Vietnam

Description: Duong Lam village - This village has many hamlets such as: Cam Lam, Dong Sang, Mong Phu, etc… also has common name as Mia village (sugar cane village). Duong Lam village still keeps the old architecture style. You should visit this village if you want to learn how an old aged village in the middle phase of midland and delta. Apart from it, this village is well-known of the name "a village with two kings" as it is the fatherland of Phung Hung and Ngo Quyen, two national heroes had made contributions on driving away the Northern invaders (Chinese domination) during 8th century and 10th century and also proclaimed their Emperor.

ITINERARY:

AM: BACK TO THE OLD DAY OF HANOI

08.00am, we travel west of Hanoi to visit Duong Lam village, a purely agricultural village of the Northern Red River delta where still preserve many hundred-year-old houses. It will be your unique experience as you walk along tiny ancient alleys; visit Mong Phu temple in Mong Phu hamlet - the only hamlet whose original village entrance gate remains intact, dedicated to national heroes. Have some talks with the locals in their ancient houses by visiting the ancient houses of Mr Lam, Mr Ha and Mr Huyen. Enjoy your special lunch with Vietnamese foods in an ancient house.

PM: TASTE OF VIETNAM SPIRITUAL LIFE

After resting, we continue driving to visit Mia Pagoda (other hamlet in Duong Lam village), is built in 15th century and admire 287 statues of all sizes, among with are famous sculpture such as the statue of Buddha in the Himalayas and the statues of the Eight Vajra Deities. Then visit Ngo Quyen temple and Phung Hung temple, places dedicated to two national heroes Ngo Quyen and Phung Hung. Driving back hanoi. Tour finishes at about 5h00 PM.

PRICE & INCLUSION

This is a sample itinerary so the cost really depends on the number of people in your group and time of travel.

This rate is quoted in USD per person, based on Double/Twin occupancy.

Apply from 1.January - 2011 to 31.December - 2011