Thay Pagoda – Tay Phuong Pagoda – Duong Lam Ancient Village

OVERVIEW

Duong Lam Ancient Village, Thay Pagoda, and Tay Phuong Pagoda are three famous cultural and spiritual destinations of the ancient Xu Doai region, making them must-visit attractions for travelers whenever they come to Hanoi.

Thay Pagoda is renowned for its poetic and peaceful scenery, closely associated with the life and legacy of the great Zen master Tu Dao Hanh. Tay Phuong Pagoda is famous for its extraordinary collection of ancient wooden Arhat statues, considered masterpieces of Vietnamese sculptural art.

Leaving the sacred Buddhist sites behind, visitors continue to Duong Lam Ancient Village — a truly unique ancient village in Vietnam and the homeland of two famous kings. Duong Lam charms visitors with its authentic Northern Vietnamese countryside atmosphere, featuring banyan trees, village gates, communal wells, lotus ponds, and especially the ancient laterite houses that form a living outdoor museum preserving the rich cultural layers of Xu Doai heritage.

HIGHLIGHTS

Explore Duong Lam Ancient Village by bicycle or on foot.
Meet and interact with extremely friendly and hospitable local residents.
Discover the distinctive architecture of traditional Northern Vietnamese villages.
Learn about the art of Buddhist sculpture and ancient Vietnamese craftsmanship.

Itinerary

Day 1

Thay Pagoda – Tay Phuong Pagoda – Duong Lam Ancient Village

Itinerary details

Day 1 Thay Pagoda – Tay Phuong Pagoda – Duong Lam Ancient Village

Morning: The vehicle and Greentours tour guide pick up guests at the hotel and depart for the famous Xu Doai region, celebrated in Vietnamese poetry and literature. Traveling along Thang Long Boulevard, guests can enjoy panoramic views of the peaceful countryside on the outskirts of Hanoi.

Visit Thay Pagoda, a majestic ancient pagoda well known for its sacred atmosphere. Guests can also hike up Sai Son Mountain to explore Cac Co Cave, Thanh Hoa Cave, and admire the picturesque landscape of mountains and water scenery. Leaving Thay Pagoda, the tour continues to Tay Phuong Pagoda, located on Cau Lau Mountain. This ancient pagoda, covered in moss and rich in history, is especially famous for its collection of 18 precious wooden Arhat statues — considered masterpieces of Vietnamese wood sculpture art. The journey then continues to Duong Lam Ancient Village, the historic homeland of two famous kings in Vietnamese history.

Lunch: Guests enjoy lunch at the private home of writer Ha Nguyen Huyen, a well-known cultural figure of the Xu Doai region.

Afternoon: Visit Mong Phu Communal House, ancient laterite houses, Mia Pagoda, and the Ngo Quyen Temple within the ancient village complex.

3:30 PM: Guests board the vehicle and return to Hanoi. End of the program.

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Service policies

Tour Price Includes

Professional tour guide throughout the journey: friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable.
Entrance fees to attractions included as stated in the itinerary.
Lunch at a traditional ancient house restaurant with a standard meal value of VND 150,000 per person.
1 bottle of drinking water (0.5L) per guest per day.
Travel insurance with maximum coverage of up to VND 20,000,000 per guest.

Tour Price Excludes

Personal expenses such as beverages, telephone calls, laundry services, and personal shopping.
VAT (Value Added Tax).
Transportation outside the itinerary for guests arriving from other provinces/cities.
Other expenses not mentioned in the program.
Tips for the driver and tour guide.

Children Policy

Children under 4 years old are free of charge. Each family may accompany only one child free of charge (the second child will be charged 50% of the adult tour price).
Children from 5 to 9 years old are charged 50% of the adult tour price.
Children from 10 years old and above are charged 100% of the adult tour price.

Terms & Conditions Applied

The above tour price applies to groups of 30 guests or more.
For different group sizes, please contact us for the best quotation and customized pricing.

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