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Highlights
- Take a trip back in time when you explore one of the oldest villages in Vietnam, then enjoy combining cultural immersion and photography as you visit Hanoi's most picturesque spots dressed in a beautiful Ao Dai.
- Discover Duong Lam Ancient Village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and known for its well-preserved architecture and rich history
- Interact with the friendly locals at the Village and learn about their daily lives, culture, and traditions, and enjoy a delicious savory lunch
- Dress up in Vietnam's national costume, the Ao Dai, and enjoy a photo session with a professional photographer at some of the most iconic locations in Hanoi
- Tour worry-free with convenient round-trip transfers and an expert guide speaking in your preferred language (English, Chinese, Korean, and more)
Your Experience
- — What You Can Expect —
Start your tour with a convenient pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House before heading towards Duong Lam Ancient Village, just 50 km northwest of downtown Hanoi. Located in the heart of the Red River Delta, Duong Lam is one of the oldest villages in Vietnam and was once the center of agriculture and industry in Northern Vietnam. It's known for its well-preserved architecture and history, and has been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Spend your morning in the village visiting communal houses, pagodas, and temples that date back to the 17th century and beyond. Learn about traditional agricultural practices and handicrafts, and interact with the friendly locals to learn about their daily lives, culture, and traditions. Before going back to Hanoi, stop at a local family's house to enjoy a delicious lunch that features authentic Vietnamese cuisine rich with bold flavors.
Once you've returned to Hanoi, it's time to put on the Ao Dai, Vietnam's national costume and a striking symbol of beauty and elegance. Dressed in your Ao Dai, enjoy your first professional photography session at Sword Lake, also known as Hoan Kiem Lake and famous for The Huc Bridge, a traditional Vietnamese-style bridge that leads to Ngoc Son temple, which sits on a small island in the lake. Guests may enter the temple at their own expense.
The next spot is Phung Hung Mural Street, an attraction in the Old Quarter that features colorful murals depicting Hanoi's past and present. The beautiful paintings will make the perfect backdrop for your pictures, and if you have time, stroll around the Old Quarter for memorable photos!
- — Important Info —
Pick-up point: Hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter within Hoan Kiem district area and Hanoi Opera House (No.1 Trang Tien, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi)Pick-up time: 7:00 amTour duration: Around 11 hoursReturning time: 6:00 pm
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Transportation
- Meal(s) as mentioned above
- Professional guide
- Entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
- Ao Dai rental
- Photographer
- Travel insurance
- All international and domestic flight tickets
- Personal expenses such drinks during the meal and shopping expenses
- Tip for guide and driver
- Other expenses not mentioned in the program
Must Know
- Guests must wear long clothes, long trousers when visiting the pagodas, temples
- Customers preserve their own properties, air ticket and other valuable things during the trip.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.