HANOI’S RURAL TRIPS – CO LOA ANCIENT CITADEL – LEGEND & HISTORY

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Time departures:

Monring time: 08:00 – 12:00

Afternoon time: 12:30 – 16:30

Overview

The one-of-a-kind trip for you is a Hanoi countryside tour. If you wish to get away from the hectic capital of Hanoi and spend some time in the Red River Delta’s quiet farms, paddy fields, and peaceful villages.

Discover the quaint, traditional villages outside of Hanoi and discover “a day in the life” of the residents.

Study the effects of industrialisation and urbanization on the local population. Visits to Co Loa, a historic citadel from the third century BC – the icing on the cake for understanding the history and mythology of the Vietnamese people.

Hightlights

• View local communities and rural life as we go along the Red River’s banks.
• Enjoy the stunning scenery of the tranquil countryside of Northern Vietnam at your own speed.
• Visit the Hoi Phu village, which is well-known for producing the Red River Delta’s well-liked traditional craft of broomsticks.
• Experience the atmosphere at a real local market.
• Become more familiar with Vietnam’s past.
• Visit a bonsai gallery to discover more about this complex art form and to take in some of the magnificent plant creations.
• Take in the various facets of life and the lovely contrast between the city and the countryside.
• Take the storied Long Bien bridge.

Detailed Itinerary

Before the tour, our experienced guide will provide you a mini briefing on schedule & safety introduction then starting our adventures.

After that, we’ll leave for our ride! We soon leave the busy streets of Hanoi via a scenic road winding through the city’s Old Quarter, through the urban outskirts, and into the countryside.

We first cross the Red River to take in the expansive view of the river, watch the boats float by, and admire the island’s lush vegetable field.

After leaving the city behind, we travel along winding country roads that lead to paddy fields where we meet nice locals who live and work on their farms and raise animals including water buffalos, ducks, chickens, and cows. It’s a fantastic chance to learn firsthand how farming operates and to forge cross-cultural ties. As we travel further, we stop to admire the breathtaking beauty of the Vietnamese countryside and observe farmers tending to their fields along the banks of the Red River.

One’s destination is never a location, but rather a fresh perspective. Our goal is Co Loa, the third-century BC-dated historic citadel of the Au Lac Kingdom, which is thought to be the oldest citadel in Vietnam. Learning about the history and mythology of the Vietnamese people and their predecessors is fascinating. After that, we take a little stroll through the town, stopping at a nearby bonsai garden and talking with residents before enjoying lotus scent tea at a nearby teahouse, just as locals do for entertainment.

The Red River delta’s most well-known traditional craft, broomsticks, are produced at Hoi Phu village, which we will visit after that. Visitors can see skilled broom makers fashion beautiful and useful broomsticks from broom grass.

We’ll eat lunch at a nearby establishment where you can indulge in some of Hanoi’s wonderful fare. Then, before returning to your hotel, satisfy your caffeine craving with a distinctive Egg Coffee. Let us express to you our affection for Hanoi.