Duong Lam Village & Learn about the Vietnamess Glass engraving Art 1-Day trip

To start this trip, a tour guide will pick up you at your hotel then take you to Duong Lam Village to visit an ancient village, which still retains the distinct features of a tomb.

Along the way, you can admire the beautiful rice fields, but the scenery of a peaceful countryside of Vietnam, a place completely different from the bustling scene in big cities.

When you arrive, you will admire a village located in the homeland of famous kings of Vietnam.

You will visit a place that still contains the typical scenery of a village, a place that still retains the architecture of houses in the countryside, rustic images such as village gates, bamboo bushes, buffaloes, banyan trees, communal house yards, ...

These scenes describe the rural landscape very clearly and it will certainly help you understand more clearly the image of the rural landscape in Vietnam.

Here you will cycle or take an electric car through the small alleys in the village to clearly feel the peaceful atmosphere of Duong Lam ancient village.

First, you will cycle on the paved road, through the small alleys in the countryside to explore Mong Phu Communal House, a communal house built in the mid-16th century, where ancient architecture is still preserved.

Next, you will continue to visit Mia Pagoda, an ancient and sacred pagoda with unique brick architecture built in the 15th century. This is one of the 10 oldest pagodas in Vietnam and this is also the place with the most beautiful statues in Vietnam.

Then, you will visit the famous temples of the kings in Vietnam. Those who have contributed to building and protecting the country. Besides, you will have the opportunity to cycle around the village to know about the  living of the people here.

Have lunch at local restaurant.

You will have the chance to enjoy Glass traditional WorkShop- a local specialty art in Son Tay countryside. Learn about the Stages of manufacturing and creating art glass products by local artists.

During your visit, you will have the chance to chat with local artisans and observe them at work. You can even try your hand at the craft by sitting behind a pictures glasss, learning how they create the lamps and other masterpieces.

The process of making these glass art  involves many steps, including choosing the glass, drawing designs, mixing additives, forming shapes, and firing in kilns. It’s meticulous work, requiring the skill and dedication of hard-working artisans.

Feel free to take photos with the craftsmen and purchase handmade ceramic gifts for your relatives or friends. This experience offers a deeper insight into the workshops and its people, allowing you to appreciate the rich heritage of Xu Doai.

End of the trip, our tour guide will take you back to your hotel.

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