Duong Lam Village is in Ha Tay Province and about 60 km west of Hanoi. This village
has been known as a museum of laterite with ancient houses aged up to 400 years
old. It is also the only place in Vietnam where two kings came from. After the recognition
of
Hoi An ancient town and Hanoi old quarter, Duong Lam was recognized as a national
relic in 2005.
Duong Lam Commune In Duong Lam Commune, visitors can see famous relics such as Mia
Pagoda, Phung Hung Temple, Ngo Quyen Temple and Mong Phu communal house.
Mia Pagoda
was built during the Tran Dynasty before 1632 and still preserves many ancient artifacts.
Mong Phu is the biggest and the most famous village of Duong Lam Commune. Here,
visitors also can see ancient houses and small lanes as well as everyday life of
residents.
Duong Lam Village is also well –known for the birthplace of the two kings
Phung Hung and Ngo Quyen, the two heroes led resistance wars against China's Sung
and Southern Han troops to recover national independence. After their death, the
local people built temples to worship the Kings.
A visit to Duong Lam village is
a trip to trace back the origin of Vietnam's culture and Vietnam's traditions and
a great chance to explore the special architecture through its surviving laterite
brick ancient houses. Laterite and mud, the two materials that are abundant in the
area, on house walls, gates, wells, temple walls, and so forth.
Travel Tips:
Please dress modestly and respectfully once visiting temples and pagodas. Also bring
hat, sunglasses and easy walking shoes
