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Ao Dai Photography Tour in Hanoi & Day-Trip to Duong Lam Ancient Village

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Nearest Tour Date | Tue, 03 Jun 2025
Tour Duration | 1 Day
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What You'll Experience

Take a trip back in time when you explore one of the oldest villages in Vietnam, then enjoy combining cultural immersion and photography as you visit Hanoi's most picturesque spots dressed in a beautiful Ao Dai.

Discover Duong Lam Ancient Village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and known for its well-preserved architecture and rich history
Interact with the friendly locals at the Village and learn about their daily lives, culture, and traditions, and enjoy a delicious savory lunch
Dress up in Vietnam's national costume, the Ao Dai, and enjoy a photo session with a professional photographer at some of the most iconic locations in Hanoi
Tour worry-free with convenient round-trip transfers and an expert guide speaking in your preferred language (English, Chinese, Korean, and more)

— What You Can Expect —

Start your tour with a convenient pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House before heading towards Duong Lam Ancient Village, just 50 km northwest of downtown Hanoi. Located in the heart of the Red River Delta, Duong Lam is one of the oldest villages in Vietnam and was once the center of agriculture and industry in Northern Vietnam. It's known for its well-preserved architecture and history, and has been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Spend your morning in the village visiting communal houses, pagodas, and temples that date back to the 17th century and beyond. Learn about traditional agricultural practices and handicrafts, and interact with the friendly locals to learn about their daily lives, culture, and traditions. Before going back to Hanoi, stop at a local family's house to enjoy a delicious lunch that features authentic Vietnamese cuisine rich with bold flavors.

Once you've returned to Hanoi, it's time to put on the Ao Dai, Vietnam's national costume and a striking symbol of beauty and elegance. Dressed in your Ao Dai, enjoy your first professional photography session at Sword Lake, also known as Hoan Kiem Lake and famous for The Huc Bridge, a traditional Vietnamese-style bridge that leads to Ngoc Son temple, which sits on a small island in the lake. Guests may enter the temple at their own expense.

The next spot is Phung Hung Mural Street, an attraction in the Old Quarter that features colorful murals depicting Hanoi's past and present. The beautiful paintings will make the perfect backdrop for your pictures, and if you have time, stroll around the Old Quarter for memorable photos!


— Important Info —

Pick-up point: Hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter within Hoan Kiem district area and Hanoi Opera House (No.1 Trang Tien, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi)
Pick-up time: 7:00 am
Tour duration: Around 11 hours
Returning time: 6:00 pm


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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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
6:00 pm: Your fun day ends! Enjoy a drop-off at your hotel or the meeting point

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