Take a ride on a vintage M151 US Army Jeep and explore the rural countryside around Hanoi on this 1-day Vietnam extension. Six traditional villages make up Duong Lam, 50 miles from Hanoi. The Mia Pagoda's 287 Buddha sculptures date back to the 15th century. Enjoy a delectable lunch at an authentic restaurant near Moon Garden Homestay.
Highlights
Visit Duong Lam, a commune of six traditional villages
Walk through Mong Phu Communal House and to Mia Pagoda
Enjoy Moon Garden Homestay and their delicious food
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
This morning you will be picked up by your guide and driver in a vintage M151 US Army jeep for a ride into the rural countryside around Hanoi. Your first stop is Duong Lam, a commune of six traditional villages 50 km from Hanoi, with century-old houses built from blocks of red-colored laterite rock that have remained relatively unscathed despite nearly half a century of warfare. While in Duong Lam village you will walk to see Mong Phu Communal House and then continue to Mia Pagoda, a 15th-century temple known for its 287 Buddha statues of all sizes. There are also a number of famous sculptures, such as the statue of Buddha in the Himalayas and the statues of the Eight Vajra Deities. You will then head another 5 km to Moon Garden Homestay where you will enjoy a delicious lunch at an authentic restaurant. Subject to availability, you can also enjoy a short tour of Moon Garden’s village complex to learn about the traditional architecture of northern Vietnam. You then return to your hotel in Hanoi by jeep.
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