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Cycling to the Traditional Craft Village from Hanoi

Hanoi, Bac Ninh

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~~$82~~ $67

Cycling to the Traditional Craft Village from Hanoi

Hanoi is renowned for its historic relics and bustling ancient streets that remain lively day and night. If you seek a serene escape to explore a different side of Hanoi, join our cycling tour through the countryside to discover traditional handicraft villages and pagodas in the outskirts and nearby areas. This full-day trip will lead you to the famous pottery village of Bat Trang and Vietnam's sole folk-painting village, Dong Ho, offering immersive experiences into Vietnamese culture. Along the way, you'll also visit Dau Pagoda and But Thap Pagoda, both prominent Buddhist temples in Northern Vietnam.

                        Highlights
                        Cycle through tranquil villages, lush rice fields, and vegetable farms in the outskirts of Hanoi.
Try your hand at pottery-making in Bat Trang Village or explore the pottery market.
Witness the simple daily life of local residents along the banks of the Red River and Duong River.
Gain insights into Buddhism in Vietnam with visits to Dau Pagoda and But Thap Pagoda.
Observe the traditional process of painting-making by local artisans in Dong Ho folk-painting village.

                    

By Day	Transfer	Destinations	Activities	Meals
Day 1		Hanoi, Bac Ninh	Pick up a bicycle, cycle along the Red River, visit Bat Trang pottery village, drive to Dau Pagoda, visit Dong Ho folk painting village, cycle along the Duong River (Sông Đuống) towards But Thap Pagoda	L

1 Hanoi, Bac Ninh

Transfer: Car Bicycle

Activities: Pick up a bicycle, cycle along the Red River, visit Bat Trang pottery village, drive to Dau Pagoda, visit Dong Ho folk painting village, cycle along the Duong River (Sông Đuống) towards But Thap Pagoda

Pick up a bicycle, cycle along the Red River, visit Bat Trang pottery village, drive to Dau Pagoda, visit Dong Ho folk painting village, cycle along the Duong River (Sông Đuống) towards But Thap Pagoda

You will be picked up from your hotel in Hanoi at 7:30 AM and taken to our bike shop to collect your bicycle. From there, we will embark on a cycling journey along the Red River dyke, venturing into the picturesque countryside of Hanoi.

Along the way, we will pass through tranquil villages, lush green rice fields, and vegetable farms. Following a small biking trail, we will arrive at Bat Trang Pottery Village, where you can immerse yourself in the local daily life, try your hand at making pottery, explore the pottery market, and pick up some souvenirs for your loved ones.

Next, we will leave your bike with our support vehicle and take a short drive to Dau Pagoda in Bac Ninh Province, a place where you can delve into the teachings of Buddhism in Vietnam. This pagoda serves as a significant link between Buddhism and the worship of agricultural deities spanning millennia.

Afterward, we will proceed to Dong Ho folk-painting village, birthplace of Vietnam's woodcut paintings. Here, you will witness the intricate process of creating these traditional artworks.

Following lunch in Dong Ho Village, we will continue cycling along the Duong River (Sông Đuống) towards But Thap Pagoda, an ancient pagoda renowned for its unique architecture that symbolizes Buddhism during the Tran Dynasty in the 13th century. Our tour guide will provide insights into the history and fascinating aspects of Buddhism in Vietnam from that era.

Around 4:00 PM, we will transfer you back to Hanoi. End of the tour.

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Inclusions

Meals

1 lunch

Accommodation

Transport

Car, Biking

Included services

Vietnam visa approval letter (Not applied for nationalities in the special nations list of Vietnam Immigration Department. Check on request for details.)
Private car transportation and support bike
Bike with helmet
Professional English speaking tour guide with mechanical support skill
Lunch as mentioned
Mineral water and snack

Exclusions

International in/out flights
Travel insurance
Vietnam Visa Stamp fee
Early check-in and late check-out surcharges at accommodations
Single supplement surcharges
Peak season surcharges: From Dec. 20 to Jan. 15
Christmas Eve surcharges: Dec. 24
New Year Eve surcharges: Dec 31
New Year surcharges: Jan 01
Lunar New Year surcharges
Public Holidays surcharges: Hung Kings Commemoration Day, International Labor Day, National Day, Reunification Day
Weekend surcharges: Friday, Saturday (If required)

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