Duong Lam ancient village is an old village with many unique cultural features. To this day, the village still retains the basic characteristics of an old village with the communal house, banyan tree, water port, temple … It can be said that the artistic value here has made Duong Lam has become a tourist highlight of Hanoi. So where is Duong Lam ancient village? Let’s follow us to explore this village known as “The Lost Ancient Town”!
Introduction to the ancient village of Duong Lam, Hanoi
Duong Lam ancient village is located at H. Son Tay, about 44km from the city center. This is the hometown of Phung Hung, Ngo Quyen, so it is also known as the “land of two kings”. To this day, this old village still retains the purest features of a northern village with the image of banyan tree, water station, communal yard, village gate, … and nearly 1000 traditional houses. system. 
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The village is about 44km from the center of Hanoi
In 2006, Duong Lam ancient village was honored to become the first ancient village in Vietnam to be awarded the State’s title of “National Historical and Cultural Relic”. 
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The right time to travel to Duong Lam ancient village
According to Hanoi tourism experience , visitors can go to Duong Lam ancient village at any time. However, when the rice season is ripe and the festive season is the most appropriate time.
Festive season
The festival season in Duong Lam village usually takes place in the January of lunar calendar. The ceremony in Mong Phu village will start on January 4 and end on January 10 of the lunar calendar. The Imperial Citadel ceremony was also held with many activities such as offering chickens, offering pigs, processions, … After that, villagers would join together in folk games such as chess, human chess, chicken fighting, blindfolded duck catching, … At that time, tourists will be immersed in the bustling festival atmosphere and enjoy delicious food. 
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Ripe rice season
Around May, 6 ancient villages of Duong Lam entered the ripe rice season and the number of tourists coming here is also the busiest. All the roads and alleys are sprinkled with paddy, dry straw, creating a picture of a peaceful and peaceful village. 
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Move to the ancient village of Duong Lam
Bus
To reach the ancient village of Duong Lam you can take the bus at some routes such as bus 71, bus 73, bus 89. Usually the bus will drop off at the Son Tay bus station. From here, take a taxi or motorbike taxi to get to the old village. 
Bus
Private vehicles
If traveling by private vehicle, you have two routes for reference:
Direction 1: Going towards Thang Long Avenue, when reaching Hoa Lac intersection, turn right, continue on Road 21 through Son Loc, you will see an intersection with Road 32. There is a sign to enter Duong Lam village .
Direction 2: Going along the 32nd road to Son Tay town, seeing the intersection with Road 21, there is a small turn leading into the old village on the left hand side. 
Personal choice of vehicle
Coach
Visitors can also take the My Dinh – Phu Tho bus route to Duong Lam ancient village . Travel time will take about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Coach
Ticket price to explore the ancient village of Duong Lam
The ticket price to enter Duong Lam ancient village is very affordable, only 20k / adult, 10k / child. 
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The unique sights in the ancient village of Duong Lam
Mong Phu village gate
Mong Phu village gate is a building bearing the imprint of Le Dynasty architecture, built under the structure below is the gate, above is the house. The village gate is made from laterite materials, the two gates are made of iron wood. To the right of the gate is a large lake, on the left is an ancient tree of a thousand years old. With its ancient and transient beauty, Mong Phu village gate has become an interesting attraction and a virtual living background for tourists. 
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Mong Phu communal house
Mong Phu village communal house was built in 1684 including the communal courtyard, Nghi Mon, 2 buildings Huu Mac, Ta Mac on both sides and in the middle there is Dai Dinh court. This work is built in the style of the Cong script which was popularly built in the feudal dynasty in the past. Inside the communal house, there are currently many ancient sentences with a history of several hundred years.
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Mrs. Dien’s old house
In Duong Lam ancient village, there are many old houses, in which the old house of Mrs. Dien is chosen by many tourists to visit. As soon as we step into the gate of the house, the oldest things make a strong impression on visitors. The house was built about 200 years ago. In front of the yard there are tables and chairs to welcome guests to learn. The owner is Mrs. Dien, more than 90 years old this year, but still very healthy and lucid. 
Mrs. Dien’s old house
Temple and tomb of Ngo Quyen
Ngo Quyen’s tomb is located in the middle of an immense and tranquil rice field. Around there are many relics with majestic historical marks. That was Hom hill, where Phung Hung bravely fought tigers to save people. 
Ngo Quyen Temple
What to eat when coming to Duong Lam ancient village?
Sugar cane chicken
In the past, sugar cane chicken was a precious dish that was often used to advance to the king or cook when the big village festival took place. Sugar cane chicken has yellow feathers, small legs, when boiled the meat is white, yellow skin, very crispy eat. When you come to the old village of Duong Lam Hanoi, do not miss this specialty. 
Sugar cane chicken
Sweet tea
When you come to this old village, go to any corner you will see people making green tea for sale. This is a folk specialty that you should not ignore. 
Sweet tea
Buds
Banh Banh in Duong Lam has some differences compared to other regions. Here the cake will be wrapped in the leaves of dong, long shape, the core will be spread along the leaf ridge. 
Buds
Note when visiting the old house in Duong Lam
- Before taking pictures, please ask permission of the owner first.
- You can visit the old houses and buy specialties such as rice sauce, lam tea, hemp cakes, … to bring home.
- Prepare a separate map for easy directions!
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Coming to Duong Lam ancient village , you will see the beauty of old architecture in a village of Tonkin dating back a few centuries. There are many peaceful scenes there so that in the midst of life’s worries, we will find a quiet and peaceful corner of earth and people.
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