Charming Beauty of Hanoi Countryside and Red River Delta by Bike
• Tour duration: 1 DAY
• Depart from: Hanoi - Stop off: Hanoi
• Tour price: US$ 72
+ Private pick-up & drop-off services
+ Private tour with English or French speaking guide
+ Daily departure from Hanoi
Outlined Itinerary:
7.00: Pick up at your hotel and transfer to Xuan Phuong Village
8.30: Starting biking
10.00: First Stop at Thay Pagoda
12.00: Continue cycling to Tay Phuong Pagoda
12.30: Lunch at a local restaurant on the pine hill
14.15: Transfer by van to Son Tay Citadel
15.00: Transfer to Duong Lam Ancient village
16.00: Cycling to Mia Pagoda
16.30: Ngo Quyen Temple
16.45: Va temple
18.00: Biking tour ends at your hotel in Hanoi
Detailed Itinerary:
CHARMING BEAUTY OF HANOI COUNTRYSIDE AND
RED RIVER DELTA BY BIKE
During a full day escape from bustling Hanoi, you will be guided by an
escort and experience the beauty of the Red River Delta. You will visit
amazing attractions, getting to know about the local lifestyle, while you relax
and soak in a great experience.
You will be picked up at the hotel by our van and driven to Southwest
Hanoi at Xuan Phuong Village, where you will start biking. You will ride
through the rich, fertile farmlands of the Red River Delta on your way to the
first destination, Thay Pagoda. Thay Pagoda was built in the 11th Century,
during the reign of King Ly Nhan Tong. You will explore its complex of temples,
communal houses and pagodas, nestled at the foot of a large limestone cliff
formation which is characteristic of the area. It is said that traditional
water puppet theatre originated here. You then continue biking to Tay Phuong
Pagoda where the unique collection of Buddhist statues has remained intact
since the 17th century. After conquering the 239 stone steps, you
will arrive at the main sanctuary and are free to explore. Following that,
you have lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, our car will take you to visit Son Tay Citadel
(erected in 1822) located in Son Tay Village. The body of the wall was built of
hard sandstone with one gate on each side. The wall is surrounded by a 3m deep,
20m wide moat and each corner of the citadel was once armed with cannons.
Furthermore, there is the Kinh Thien Palace, which was the resting house of the
king. It also served as residences and offices for provincial leaders,
warehouses, and troop camps. Due to the passage of time and the effects of war,
parts of the ancient wall were destroyed, but measures to prevent and restore
this historic relic have recently been implemented.
You will next drive to the Duong Lam ancient village, then start biking
to explore the Red River Delta, with its village gates, banyan trees, temples,
communal houses, pagodas, and ancient homes more than 300-400 years old.
You'll see Duong Lam, an ancient Viet village, famous for its hundreds
of brick houses. You will also visit Mong Phu communal house, Mia Pagoda
and Ngo Quyen Temple. Later, you'll stop and visit a local home, where
three to five generations of a family may live! While you have some tea,
you can chat with the owner about the village's history and the traditions of
the local people.
Next, you will cycle to Va Temple, where you can witness the worship
services for our national saint, Tan Vien, who, according to legend, protects
the Vietnamese people from the annual inundation. Your vehicle will
meet us at Va Temple and drive you to your hotel in Hanoi, bringing to an end
an experience we are sure you will always treasure.
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+ Private pick up & drop off services
+ Bike and Biking equipment
+ English or French speaking guide
+ All sightseeing tickets
+ Tissues & water on coach
+ Lunch
+ Services charges and government tax
+ Pre & Post accommodation
+ Travel Insurance
+ Tips and Gratuities
+ Others not mentioned above
