day tour
Tour Level: Relaxed / Easy
Tour Comfort: Budget
Tour Period:
tour highlights
- Marvel at an array of ornate local art and design
- Admire traditional Vietnamese art in the But Thap Pagoda
- Explore the traditional block painting village of Dong Ho
- Learn how artisans craft their beautiful work at Bat Trang pottery village
tour details
Visit a sacred pagoda in the early centre of Buddhism in ancient Vietnam and discover the authentic arts and crafts of North Vietnam as you observe an array of artisan works.
You’ll first drive to But Thap Pagoda, which was built in the reign of King Tran Thanh Ton (1258-1278). The pagoda is renowned for traditional Vietnamese wood carving and sculptures, including the statue of Buddha with one thousand hands and eyes, and the statue of Tay Thien Dong Do Vietnam. Next, you’ll explore Dong Ho traditional block painting village, located on the banks of the Duong River. Using traditional Diep paper and natural colours, craftsmen print Dong Ho pictures of themes such as good luck wishes and historical figures. Surrounded by fertile farmland, the artisans of Bat Trang pottery village form, paint and glaze their products before they are baked for several days in huge kilns.
tour description
You'll first drive to But Thap Pagoda, which was built in the reign of King Tran Thanh Ton (1258-1278). The pagoda is renowned for traditional Vietnamese wood carving and sculptures, including the statue of Buddha with one thousand hands and eyes, and the statue of Tay Thien Dong Do Vietnam. Next, you'll explore Dong Ho traditional block painting village, located on the banks of the Duong River. Using traditional Diep paper and natural colours, craftsmen print Dong Ho pictures of themes such as good luck wishes and historical figures. Surrounded by fertile farmland, the artisans of Bat Trang pottery village form, paint and glaze their products before they are baked for several days in huge kilns.
includes
- Transfers and tours with local English-speaking guide in private air-conditioned vehicles
- All entrance fees as mentioned in the programme
- Drinking water and cold towels available on the vehicles
- Service charges, Government taxes and 10% VAT
excludes
- Surcharges for other language guides
- Optional tours
- Meals and services other than mentioned in the program
- Personal travel insurance
- Expenditures of a personal nature (drinks, phone calls, mini bar consumptions, laundry etc.)
- Surcharges for Lunar New Year (TET) holiday
- Tips for guide and driver (at your discretion)
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