7:00 am: Enjoy a convenient pick-up from your pick-up point and start your scenic drive to Duong Lam Ancient Village, located 50 km away from Hanoi

9:00 am: Arriving at Duong Lam, you will find a peaceful countryside atmosphere, with a picturesque northern village filled with banyan trees, water wells, preserved architecture, and old brick houses

The Mong Phu Village Gate was built in 1553 and is the only ancient gate left in Duong Lam today. Appearing like a house with a sloping roof, its surrounded by banyan trees, a water wharf, a lotus pond, and rice paddy fields. It's certainly a great introduction the village!

Along the clean tiled village road and among the dark yellow laterite walls, visitors can visit the Mong Phu communal house built in 1553 under King Le Than Tong with an area of 1800 m2. After many restorations, the communal house still retains its early 19th-century architecture and sculpture, representing the traditional architecture of the ancient Northern Delta

Giang Van Minh Monument was built during the reign of King Tu Duc, to commemorate Tham Hoa Giang Van Minh 's great merits for the nation. The temple has precious relics such as couplets, stone steles, and incense burners that are well-preserved

Explore old buildings and communal houses, and take pictures of rice mills, ancient wells, and the rich natural landscapes surrounding the area

Continue your tour to Mia Pagoda. The highlight of this temple is the extremely unique set of Buddhist statues were hand-sculpted by ancient artisans

11:30 am: Take a break from your tour to have lunch at a local family's house. Enjoy Vietnamese specialties that include ugtinous wine, che lam (Vietnamese nutty ginger sticky rice bar), and other dishes chock full of bold flavors

12:30 pm: After lunch, get on the bus to visit Phung Hung Temple, nestled under ancient banyan trees and features beautiful wooden carvings, lacquered panels, and roof covered with yin-yang tiles

Not far from Phung Temple is the temple and tomb of King Ngo Quyen, famous for his historic victory in 938 against South Han troops. The temple and tomb is built on a high hill and is one of the most of the beautiful and popular spots in Duong Lam. The tomb is a traditional Vietnamese-style tomb made of bricks and stone with a sloping roof, and has been restored and reconstructed many times

1:30 pm: It's time to return to Hanoi. Once back, put on the traditional Ao Dai and get your pictures taken by a professional photographer as you tour some of Hanoi's best attractions

Stop at Sword Lake, considered the heart of the capital with unique French architectural buildings and traditional Vietnamese architecture. You also get the opportunity to visit the Ngoc Son ancient temple, situated on a small island in the lake (entrance fee at your own expense)

The Ngoc Son Temple, located on Hoan Kiem Lake, is one of the most famous and visited temples in Vietnam, and is considered a symbol of Hanoi's beauty, history, and spiritual significance

Then head over to Phung Hung Mural Street, located in Hanoi Quarter that features colorful and striking murals depicting Hanoi's past and present. Depending on the time and traffic, you may also stroll around the Hanoi Old Quarter area to continue the tour and take photos