Itinerary:
Our third trip will lead you to Bac Ninh province, the wealthiest province in north VN.. In other provinces, most fields are empty in the time between the 2nd rice season and the 1st of the next year. Here in Bac Ninh, the farmer plant other crops or vegetables such as maize, bean, peanut... more than just to make ends meet.
The Buddhism came to Vietnam earlier than to China. Over two thousand years ago, the first bronco from Tibet came to Vietnam to preach Buddhism, which took center in Bac Ninh region. At the beginning of the trip, the guide lead you through some ancient villages and visit its pagodas, temples, communal houses (ancient in term of time).
Like in other trips, you will ride between the fields. Whether it is rice fields, maize fields, or., depend on the reason. And then you will be experience something you can't see in the two other tours. Impressive riding on dike and riverside with view on large maize or mulberry fields.
In the afternoon, we will go to the dike expansion land again to visit a village where they grow mulberry worms, which are fed with mulberry leafs. After 20 days the worm transform in silk moth and builds the cocoon. From the cocoon they produce the silk you wear.
Like other tours, at the end, you will visit a nation famous pagoda. Here is the But Thap pagoda, the most beautiful pagoda in the area around HN. There is no exact when the pagoda was first built, but its first appearing in literacy was in 13 th century. In the 17 th century it became well-known with the unique architecture which carries the traditional features. Since then, the pagoda has been restored several times. The last restore is financed by German government.
On the way back to the farmer's house, where the bus is waiting to bring you back to Hanoi, you will have a short visit to the village of the first master of literacy in Vietnam.
Package includes
- Modern air-conditioner transportation: Hanoi – Bac Ninh-Hanoi
- English or French speaking guide.
- Entrance fees
- 01 Lunch
- Bike Cycle
Package excludes
- International flight ticket
- Visa to Vietnam
- Any meals, drinks and others rather than specified.
- Personal expenses.
- Travel insurance
