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Noi a city of lake is also the political, economical and cultural
capital of Vietnam. The attractive centre of Ha Noi is built
around Hoan Kiem Lake.Just to the North of this lake is the
Old quarter.The Old Quarter, with over a thousand years of
history, remains one of Viet Nam’most lively and unusual places,
where you can buy anything from a grave –stone to silk pyjamas.
Morning:
Visit some sightseeing, such as:
- Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Ba Dinh square . One pillar Pagoda:
This is the nice square and wooden pagoda leaned on one pillar
in the middle of green lotus pond. It was constructedi n1049
and called Dienhuu. Legends said that King Ly Thai To did
not have any sons. One night the Goddness of Mercy in his
Dream sitting on the lotus gave him a son. Later his married
young country girl and has a successor. The King thanked the
Goddness of Mercy by building this pagoda in the form of the
lotus.
Tran quoc Pagoda is the oldest pagoda in the Vietnam, was
built in 6th century. It is unique architecture of Buddism
in Vietnam.
Temple of literature: Dedicated to confucius and used as a
school for princes, the temple of Literature was considered
as the first university of Vienam in 1076.
Afternoon:
The ethnology museum, it is well worth the trip to observe
the depth of VietNam’s cultural diversityThe museum features
an astounding collection of art and everyday objects with
some 15.000 artefacts gathered from throughout Viet Nam.
Then continue to visit center of Ha noi, Hoan kiem Lake, walk
around old quarter to see the Western and Indochine architecture,
Ngoc Son Temple and shoping.
Tour 007B:
The traditional villages
Morning:
Take the car to visit first the Bat Trang ceramic village.
There is a great number of villages producing ceramicBut the
oldest village for this art is Bat Trang, near Ha Noi.According
to historical documens, product of this village were well
known even in the 15th century.Visit the traditional ceramic
village where the local people make the ceramic things such
as: bowl, tea –pot, cup, vaise.... the quality and art of
drawing is superb. Then transfer to But Thap pagoda.This is
an architectural ensemble that preserves many vestiges of
the 17 th century.
Near But Thap is Dong Ho village – the painting viallage.
Here you can see another art of painting. Continue to discover
the wooden village of Dong Ky.
Pm: Lunch in Le Mat village- th snake village.The locals raise
snakes for the up market restaurants in Ha Noi.So you can
eat a lot of delicious plats.
Come back Ha Noi in the afternoon.
Tour
007C: Pagoda around Ha Noi
These pagodas are located both in south west of HaNoi. Around
Thay pagoda,there is not only the Thay pagoda, often called
the Chief pagoda, located at the foot of the mountain, but
an entire cluster of Buddhist architectural works built at
various periods of time.About the Tay Phuong pagoda, with
some eight of its beautiful statues displayed in three buildings
and the bas-reliefs found everywhere in the pagoda, Tay Phuong
pagoda has truly become a valuable museam of sculptural art
in Viet Nam.
Depart to visit Thay Pagoda, about 40 km from Hanoi, you can
discover the best pagodas in Vietnam. Enjoy the rural life
of traditional villages on the way.Continue to visit Tay Phuong
Pagoda that is famous for 79 statues carved after classical
Buddhist stories.This pagoda consists of three single-level
structures built in descending order, on a hillock said to
resemble a buffalo. Back to Hanoi.
Tour 007D: Silk
village of Van Phuc and pagodas
Depart from 8.30 am to visit first the silk village is situated
on the bank of the Nhue river , belong to the township of
Ha Dong, province of Ha Tay, 10 km from the centre of Ha Noi.
The population of this village has the traditional skill of
weaving silk.The silk of Van Phuc was famous for being of
a very fine sort, was a precious product, appreciated by many
people under fmilar name of Ha Dong silk.
Transfer to Tram –a very beautiful and quiet pagoda then visit
also the Tram Gian pagoda .The name Tram Gian ( one hundred
compartments) comes from its architectural structure, which
has up to 104 compartments.There are more than 150 statues
in the temple, most of them made of wood and a few of earth.
Return Ha Noi .
Including :
- Private A/C new car
- English speaking guide
- All entrance fees as per the above itinerary
- One lunch
Excluding :
- Drink,
- Tips and personal expenses
- Insurance |