Visit of Duong Lam

Visit of Duong Lam, an ancient village

Just 60 kilometers from Hanoi, the village of Duong Lam offers a real dive into rural and traditional Vietnam.
Classified as a national historic site, it is often nicknamed the "village with houses in laterite", because of its century-old buildings built in red bricks, witnesses of a preserved way of life.

Strolling through its cobbled streets is like stepping back in time: the carved wooden doors, shaded courtyards, village temples and communal wells tell the story of a community united around family, ancestors and land.
Duong Lam is also the cradle of two Vietnamese kings, a symbol of its historical and spiritual importance.

Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, you will meet its friendly inhabitants, visit their old houses and discover the daily agricultural life punctuated by the seasons.
Between centuries-old traditions, authenticity of landscapes and sincere hospitality, this excursion from Hanoi reveals a deep Vietnam, far from the urban bustle.

A rare, peaceful and inspiring place, where time seems to have stopped.

Planning of the day in Duong Lam

(Lunch)

Our English-speaking guide meets you around 8 am.m Go to the old village of Duong Lam where time seems to have stopped.

Along the way, visit the Tay Phuong Pagoda before arriving at the village of Mong Phu, a typical village of the Red River Delta with its more than 1,200-year history, its old houses dating from the 17th century. Walk through the small streets of the village in the middle of the laterite walls that have acquired this pretty brown color over time, discover how soy sauce is made, taste local specialties and visit the communal house and then haves lunch in a local house.

In the afternoon, visit Mia’s Pagoda and then Thay Pagoda, known as the Master’s Pagoda. Finally, go back to Hanoi.

Price 2026

2 pax: 2.500.000 VND / pax

3 pax: 1.840.000 VND / pax

4 pax: 1.580.000 VND / pax

The cultural treasures to visit around Duong Lam

The surroundings of Duong Lam are home to some of the most beautiful spiritual jewels of North Vietnam, witnesses of a millenary Buddhist heritage and an exceptional architectural know-how.
Each of these centuries-old pagodas is a place of peace and meditation, but also a work of art in itself, where carved wood, ancient stone and serenity mingle.

Tay Phuong Pagoda - Masterpiece of Buddhist sculpture

Located on a green hill, the Tay Phuong pagoda (or "Western Pagoda") is a masterpiece of Vietnamese religious art.
Built in the eighth century and restored in the eighteenth, it seduces with its three-level architecture, superimposed roofs and finely chiseled details.

Inside, you will discover 62 statues in lacquered wood, representing Buddhist figures, bodhisattvas and demons with a striking realism.
Each sculpture seems inhabited by an emotion: joy, fear, meditation or compassion.
The panoramic view from the hill over the surrounding countryside adds to the spiritual dimension of the place.

The Mia Pagoda - Treasury of the Tran Dynasty

The Mia pagoda, nestled in the heart of the village of the same name, is one of the oldest in the country.
Built in the 15th century, it is distinguished by its solid wood architecture and its impressive collection of ancient statues, more than a hundred, including representations of Buddha and protective deities.

Surrounded by century-old trees and peaceful pools, the Mia pagoda invites contemplation.
The inhabitants come there to pray, light incense and place offerings, thus perpetuating Buddhist rites transmitted for centuries.