Itinerary:
In this morning, we’ll start our jeep tour from Hoan Kiem Lake or the Opera House by following the dyke of Red River to Son Tay town. En route, we’ll have a chance to witness the stunning beauties of countrysides with villages, rice fields, gardens, river & the locals. Later on, we’ll reach to visit Duong Lam village, a purely agricultural village of the Northern Red River delta where still preserve many hundred-year-old houses. It will be your unique experience as you walk along tiny ancient alleys; visit Mong Phu Communal House in Mong Phu hamlet – the only hamlet whose original village entrance gate remains intact, dedicated to national heroes. Have the opportunity to bike in the village and have some talks with the locals in their ancient houses by visiting the ancient houses of Mr Lam, Mr Ha and Mr Huyen. Enjoin your special lunch with Vietnamese foods in an ancient house.
After resting, we continue driving our Jeeps to visit Mia Pagoda (other hamlet in Duong Lam village), is built in 15 th century and admire 287 statues of all sizes, among with are famous sculpture such as the statue of Buddha in the Himalayas and the statues of the Eight Vajra Deities. Then visit Ngo Quyen temple and Phung Hung temple, places dedicated to two national heroes Ngo Quyen and Phung Hung.
* Services included: Transfer by US Army Jeeps with driver; English speaking guide; entrance fees to indicated sights; local lunch.