Duong Lam ancient village from Hanoi: ticket, what to see and how to get there (2026)
Duong Lam is an old rural village in Son Tay, 44 to 55 km west of Hanoi depending on the source, so 1 h to 1 h 30 by road. You wander between gateways, traditional houses and lanes, far from the capital's noise. Ticket: 20,000 VND for an adult according to two guides (another says village entry is free and some houses charge a small fee). Allow half a day to a day, preferably on a weekday.
Highlights
The Mong Phu village gate
It is the only hamlet whose original gate has survived intact, according to guides; the ticket office is next to it, ask for a map there.
The lanes and old houses
Stone walls, inner courtyards and old gateways: you visit on foot or by bike and a few hours are enough.
The temples and Mia pagoda
Tours mention temples to two local kings and Mia pagoda (15th century per one guide, 287 statues). Age of the village: 400, 900 or 1,200 years depending on the source, so keep only "old" as an order of magnitude.
Practical info
Tips
- Come on a weekday morning. Rent a bike on site or do the loop on foot; some houses open their courtyard for a small tip or fee. Day tours with lunch (about 100 USD per person per a reseller listing) last about 8 hours and the uneven ground does not suit wheelchairs. It is often paired with Ba Vi. Another craft village closer to the centre: Bat Trang.
How to get there
By car or Grab, 1 h to 1 h 30. By public transport: bus 70, 71 or 77 to Son Tay from Hanoi (or from My Dinh bus station, about 1 h), then a local bus (about 30 min) or a taxi/motorbike taxi to the village.
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