Two of Vietnam's kings, Phung Hung (?-800) and Ngo Quyen (896-944) were born in Duong Lam, giving the village its prestige. The village has been well-known for its surviving laterite brick houses, built three to four centuries ago. Laterite is red clay formed from weathered basalt found in northern Vietnam. Along with its historic value, Duong Lam, is an important place for scientists to study resident communities and ancient agriculture.
Duong Lam Ancient Village Experiences - Half Day Tour
8.30, tour guide pick up you at your hotel then depart for Duong Lam ancient village "60km",
10:00 Arrive at Duong Lam ancient village, visit Mong Phu temple, some ancient houses and enjoy local products: rice wine, rice cakes.
11:00 Enjoy walking in peaceful countryside road to some historical vestiges such as: Giang Van Minh worship-house, Temples of King Ngo Quyen and Phung Hung, seeing a natural holy “milking- well” storing clear water all the year round. It is believed to help childless couple produce a baby if drinking this water.
12:00 Have lunch in local family, then get ready to return Hanoi.
13.30. Get dropped off at hotels. Tour ends.
Tour cost in USD per person
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Private tour
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Private tour
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Private tour
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No of guests
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2pax
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3pax
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4pax
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5pax
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6- 8pax
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Package
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60$
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50$
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45$
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40$
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35$
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+ Package Included: Car, tour guide, entrance fees, lunch.
+ Excluded: personal expenses, drinks, tip for any good services.
Duong Lam Ancient Village Experiences - Full Day Tour
8.30, tour guide pick up you at your hotel then depart for Duong Lam ancient village "60km",
10:00. Arrive at Duong Lam ancient village, visit Mong Phu temple, some ancient houses and enjoy local products: rice wine, rice cakes.
11:00. Enjoy walking in peaceful countryside road to some historical vestiges such as: Giang Van Minh worship-house, Temples of King Ngo Quyen and Phung Hung, seeing a natural holy “milking- well” storing clear water all the year round. It is believed to help childless couple produce a baby if drinking this water.
12:00. Have lunch in local family, then get ready to visit Hung King temple, then drive 45Km to Hung King Temple (Den Hung), is a complex of temples first built in the 10th century A.D on the Nghia Linh Mountains of Phu Tho province, the Temple is dedicated to Hung Kings, the Founder Kings of Van Lang, the first Vietnamese-identity kingdom dated back to 2879 B.C.
A saying goes: “Whoever goes up the hill and down the dale. Remember the 10th of Lunar March, the ancestor’s anniversary”
Every year, a large number of visitors from all over the country participate a national festival - Hung King Temple Festival - an incense offering ceremony in honor of Hung Kings, who were instrumental in the founding of the nation. The Hung King Temple Festival is annually held from 8th to the 11th days of the third lunar month.
At 14.00, you will climb up around 500 stone steps and down in 2 hours to visit 3 temples such as Den Ha (lower temple= 225 steps), Den Trung (middle temple= 168 steps), Den Thuong (upper temple= 102 steps). The top of the 175 metre high of Nghia Linh mountain, you'll come to Den Thuong (upper temple) where Hung Kings and the Royal Court worshiped the King of Heaven and other Gods wishing the Kingdom to be granted with clement weather for bumper crops.
Each year, the key ceremony takes place at the Hung Temple, the northwest of Hanoi. A procession starts at the foot of the mountain and stops at every temple on the ascent before pilgrims offer prayers and incense to the Hung Kings when they reach the Hung Temple.
After having climbed up to the Upper Temple, travelers continue to take another road to the last stop, Gieng (Well) Temple, at the foot of the mountain. Gieng Temple is said to be a miraculous place for those who want to pray for their loved ones. The temple is so called because there is a well where princesses Tien Dung and Ngoc Hoa had often come to use as a mirror.
At 16.00, driver will take you back Hanoi on the highway in an hourAt 17.00, say goodbye with friendly tour guide and driver, see you next time.
Tour costs in USD per person
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Private tour
1pax
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Private tour
2pax
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Private Tour
3-4pax |
Private Tour
5-8pax
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Package
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150$
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80$
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70$
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60$
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*Package include: Tour guide, car, entrance fees, water, lunch.
*Exclude in package: personal expenses, tips for any good services "appreciation".
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